H.R. 2390 · Passed House · Transportation and Public Works

Maritime Supply Chain Security Act

Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)

What it does

• Authorizes the Maritime Administration to award competitive Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to upgrade or replace port cranes tied to China.
• Covers cranes maintained, installed, provided, controlled, or sponsored by China or any of its departments, ministries, agencies, or instrumentalities.
• Allows grant funds to be used for the cranes' hardware or software.

Official summary

Maritime Supply Chain Security Act This bill authorizes the Maritime Administration to competitively award grants under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes maintained, installed, provided, controlled, or sponsored by China or any of its departments, ministries, centers, agencies, or instrumentalities. The bill further specifies that grant funds may be used to upgrade or replace port cranes' hardware or software. PIDP grants fund eligible projects that aim to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through U.S. ports.

Latest action

Jun 10, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation