sentences:  In the FY18 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill released on the 21 November 2017, funding for the 10th NSC at a cost of $540 million and long lead items for the 11th NSC was proposed.The FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill includes $1.24 billion in funding for the National Security Cutter (NSC) program.The bill contains funding for the construction of the 10th National Security Cutter (NSC), long-lead-time materials for the 11th NSC, and construction of the 11th NSC.