Bill · H.R. 252· House(119-HR-252)
Secure Our Ports Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Ken Calvert
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The ``Secure Our Ports Act of 2025'' aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code. This bill focuses on prohibiting certain contracts regarding port operations and management. Specifically, it prevents owners or operators of certain facilities from entering into contracts for ownership, leasing, or operation with specific foreign entities. These prohibited entities include state-owned enterprises from China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. The ban also extends to foreign entities that have any percentage of ownership by those same countries.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
Securing port operations can contribute to more controlled and secure maritime borders.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
Limiting foreign control of critical port infrastructure reduces the risk of foreign-led cyber threats to maritime operations.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
By limiting the influence of adversarial nations, the bill aligns with broader US strategic foreign policy goals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restricting foreign influence in port operations: The bill prohibits owners or operators of facilities requiring a security plan from contracting with state-owned enterprises from China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran (Section 2(a)(1)). This ensures that specific foreign governments do not have direct ownership, leasing, or operational control over these facilities.
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Preventing indirect foreign control: The Act targets foreign entities that are even partially owned by countries like China, Russia, Norths Korea, or Iran (Section 2(a)(2)). This prevents entities from using partial ownership to gain a foothold in port management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text focuses solely on the prohibitions and does not list any potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Alliances+2Improves International Trade+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- 6/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2556)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2556)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 252.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2556-2557)
- Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/6/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-148.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
- 4/2/2025
- Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida