H.R. 252 · Passed House · Transportation and Public Works

Secure Our Ports Act of 2025

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-CA)

What it does

• Prohibits owners or operators of certain U.S. maritime facilities from leasing, owning, or operating facilities under contracts with enterprises partly or wholly owned by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
• Applies to facilities at ports subject to enhanced transportation security requirements.
• Includes ports required to have an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan.

Official summary

Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 This bill prohibits owners or operators of certain U.S. maritime transportation facilities from contracting for the lease, ownership, or operation of facilities with enterprises partly or wholly owned by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The covered facilities are located at ports in areas that are subject to enhanced transportation security requirements, including the requirement for an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan.

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