Bill · H.R. 2328· House(119-HR-2328)
Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- John James
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025," directs a study regarding the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Secretary of Transportation must coordinate with the Coast Guard and the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within one year. This report must address security deficiencies and potential threats to the locks. It also requires an analysis of the supply chain, logistical, and economic effects of a malfunction or failure of the locks. Finally, the report must include recommendations and cost estimates to strengthen security and reduce potential supply chain impacts.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
By studying and mitigating supply chain disruptions, the bill helps protect regional and national economic stability.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Securing the supply chain via the Soo Locks supports business stability and predictability.
Would farmers be better off under this?+1
Securing water-based supply chains is critical for agricultural logistics and stability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of security flaws: The report aims to highlight any existing security deficiencies (Section 2(a)(1)), which could lead to better protection for the infrastructure.
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Economic and supply chain preparedness: By analyzing the effects of a malfunction or failure (Section 2(a)(2)), the government can better understand how to protect the region and the United States from economic disruptions.
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Threat assessment: The bill calls for highlighting potential domestic or international threats (Section 2(a)(3)), which can help in proactive defense.
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Actionable solutions: The report is required to provide recommendations and cost estimates for strengthening security and reducing supply chain impacts (Section 2(a)(5)), providing a roadmap for future improvements.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Improves Interstate Commerce+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan