To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.
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Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Additional sponsors: Mr. Gimenez and Mr. Garamendi
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Prohibits U.S. port owners/operators from contracting with Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprises for port ownership, leasing, or operation.
Who Benefits and How
Port security enhanced by excluding adversary nation control. National security protected from foreign infrastructure access.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Port operators cannot contract with covered foreign entities. May limit some investment/operation options.
Key Provisions
- Prohibition on contracts with adversary state-owned enterprises
- Covers ownership, leasing, and operation
- Applies to facilities requiring Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans
- Includes entities with any ownership percentage from covered countries
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Prohibits port contracts with Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprises
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect port infrastructure from adversary nation control"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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