Bill · H.R. 3842· House(119-HR-3842)
To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to title 46 of the United States Code regarding Capital Construction Funds. It expands the eligible purposes for these funds to include the replacement, purchase, or reconstruction of cargo handling equipment at United States marine terminals. The bill defines cargo handling equipment as vehicles, land-based equipment, or associated infrastructure used to move cargo. It also allows marine terminal operators to establish these funds. Additionally, the bill establishes specific restrictions on the types of equipment that can be purchased using these funds.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Marine terminal operators gain new avenues for capital investment through construction funds.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
The bill includes protections against automation that would lead to job losses in marine terminals.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill protects existing jobs by prohibiting automation that results in a net loss of employment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Marine Terminal Operations: Marine terminal operators can now establish agreements with the Secretary to create capital construction funds to help pay for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of cargo handling equipment (Section 2).
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Flexibility in Equipment Sourcing: The bill allows for the purchase of equipment manufactured outside of the United States if such equipment is not produced in the U.S. in sufficient quantities or of satisfactory quality as determined by the operator (Section 1).
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Job Protection: The bill prohibits the use of funds to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or monitored if the Secretary determines it would result in a net loss of jobs within a marine terminal (Section 5).
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Information for Fund Holders: The Secretary is required to publish an annual request for information in the Federal Register regarding the availability of U.S.-manufactured cargo handling equipment to share with fund holders (Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Automated Technology: Funds cannot be withdrawn to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or monitored if the Secretary determines it would cause a net loss of jobs (Section 5).
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Geopolitical Sourcing Restrictions: Withdrawals from the capital construction fund may not be used to purchase cranes that were manufactured in the People's Republic of China (Section 5).
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+4Good For Union Workers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 6/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York