Bill · H.R. 9483· House(119-HR-9483)
Clean Ports for Commerce Act
- Introduced
- 6/25/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Clean Ports for Commerce Act," focuses on dredging activities. It requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to perform advanced planning when dredging in areas with known PFAS contamination. The Secretary must identify disposal sites for the dredged materials. Additionally, the Secretary must determine how to mitigate effects on water quality and public health. The bill also requires the identification of any potential delays caused by these substances.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill requires planning to mitigate the effects of PFAS-contaminated dredging on water quality.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires the Secretary to identify potential delays and mitigation strategies for contaminated dredging.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The bill mandates mitigation strategies for public health risks associated with PFAS during dredging.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Public Health and Water Quality: The bill requires the Secretary to identify how they will mitigate the effects of dredging activities on water quality and public health regarding PFAS substances (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Increased Transparency Regarding Project Timelines: The requirement to identify potential delays related to the presence of PFAS substances allows for better awareness of how these substances affect activity timelines (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House