Secure Our Ports Act of 2025
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Transportation and Public Works
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R) — CA
Summary
This bill prohibits owners or operators of certain U.S. maritime transportation facilities from contracting for the lease, ownership, or operation of facilities with enterprises partly or wholly owned by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The covered facilities are located at ports in areas that are subject to enhanced transportation security requirements, including the requirement for an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan.
Legislative subjects
Asia; China; Contracts and agency; Europe; Iran; Middle East; Navigation, waterways, harbors; Russia; Transportation and Public Works; Transportation safety and security
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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