[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3080]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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    RECOGNIZING TRINE UNIVERSITY'S AI MARITIME MANEUVERING CHALLENGE

  (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the third annual 
AI Maritime Maneuvering Challenge, held by Trine University this past 
weekend in my district.
  Trine hosted students from universities across Indiana at Pokagon 
State Park to test their autonomous, low-profile sea vessels. Students 
competed against one another through a variety of mission sets, 
including navigating obstacles, evading detection, and retrieving 
items.
  While competing in the event is an accomplishment on its own, these 
students are simultaneously helping to secure our homeland. The 
challenge operates in conjunction with the Naval Surface Warfare 
Center, Crane Division, with the goal to develop the talent needed to 
support the Department of War.
  This project is a shining example of how student ingenuity and 
Hoosier collaboration can lead to real results that benefit our Nation 
and a great experience for our students.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate all the participating students on their 
accomplishments, and I look forward to seeing the continued success of 
the AI Maritime Maneuvering program.

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