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This bill, known as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025, introduces new restrictions on port facility contracts to enhance national security. Specifically, the legislation prohibits owners or operators of maritime facilities (which are required to have a security plan) from entering into contracts with state-owned enterprises from China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, or with any foreign entities that have partial ownership by these countries. The bill amends Title 46 of the United States Code by adding a new section (§ 70015) that establishes these contract restrictions. These provisions are designed to prevent potentially sensitive port facilities from being controlled or significantly influenced by state-owned enterprises from countries that may pose national security risks. The definitions of "facility" and "owner or operator" would be consistent with existing definitions in section 70101 of the U.S. Code. By implementing these restrictions, the bill aims to protect critical maritime infrastructure and limit potential foreign strategic access to key transportation nodes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/252/all-info