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Prohibition on Foreign Port Contracts
Recent Bills/Prohibition on Foreign Port Contracts

Prohibition on Foreign Port Contracts

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Transportation and Public WorksAsiaChinaIranMiddle EastNavigation, waterways, harborsEuropeTransportation safety and securityContracts and agencyRussia
Why This Matters

This bill stops U.S. port owners from making contracts with companies linked to specific foreign governments.

If you work at a U.S. port, your job security could improve due to restrictions on foreign management.
Who this affects
Port facility owners · Port facility operators
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill prevents certain companies from managing U.S. ports.
  2. 2It specifically bans contracts with state-owned companies from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
  3. 3The bill also prohibits contracts with foreign companies partially owned by these nations.
  4. 4Owners of port facilities must follow this new rule when entering contracts.
  5. 5The bill adds a new section to the existing laws about port operations.
Read the detailed summary

Secure Our Ports Act of 2025This 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.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedJan 9, 2025
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HouseJun 9, 2025
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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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