Prohibition on Foreign Port Contracts

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.

1. This bill prevents certain companies from managing U.S. ports. 2. It specifically bans contracts with state-owned companies from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. 3. The bill also prohibits contracts with foreign companies partially owned by these nations. 4. Owners of port facilities must follow this new rule when entering contracts. 5. The bill adds a new section to the existing laws about port operations.

Port facility owners and operators across the United States will be directly impacted by this bill.