Bill · S. 4753· Senate(119-S-4753)
Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act". Its main purpose is to repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 regarding dredging and dredged material. Specifically, it repeals Section 55109 of title 46, United States Code. It also removes "dredged material" from the transportation requirements found in Section 55110 of title 46, United States Code.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Shipping and port business owners benefit from reduced regulatory hurdles and improved port efficiency.
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?+3
Reducing regulatory barriers for port dredging enhances the movement of goods between states and globally.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
Repealing restrictions on dredging facilitates better port access for international shipping.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill repeals existing federal statutory requirements, thereby reducing specific federal mandates.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-1
Repealing specific regulations on dredged material could potentially reduce oversight on how it is handled.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection: The short title of the Act suggests the bill aims to modernize ports and protect the supply chain (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the provided 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+2Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Inflation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+3Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-1
- 6/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate