Secure Our Ports Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-06-21T18:26:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 252 Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/21/2025, 6:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 252

Bill 119 HR 252 aims to make changes to title 46 of the United States Code in order to prevent certain contracts for port operations and management. The bill seeks to prohibit contracts that involve foreign entities or individuals from managing or operating ports within the United States. This legislation is designed to address concerns about national security and potential risks associated with allowing foreign control over critical infrastructure such as ports.

The bill includes provisions that would require ports to disclose any foreign ownership or control, as well as undergo a thorough security review before entering into contracts with foreign entities. Additionally, the legislation includes measures to ensure that ports remain under the control of American entities and are not subject to undue influence or interference from foreign governments.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 252 is aimed at safeguarding the security and integrity of US ports by limiting foreign involvement in their operations and management. The bill seeks to protect national interests and ensure that ports remain under the control of American entities.

Congressional Summary of HR 252

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 252

Bill HR 252 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 10, 2025. Bill HR 252 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 252's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 10, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 252

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 252

To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.

Comments

Azaria Cho

515

6 months ago

I think this bill is good idea. How will it help our ports?

Soleil Stark

482

6 months ago

This bill ain't gonna do nothin' to help us. It's just gonna waste more of our tax dollars on somethin' that ain't gonna make a difference. They need to focus on other issues that actually matter to us, not this. I don't see how this is gonna benefit anyone in the long run. It's just a bunch of politicians tryin' to make themselves look good without actually doin' anythin' useful.

Jeremias Jensen

437

11 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It could help protect our ports and keep them secure. It's important to make sure that our ports are managed properly.

Osman Raynor

443

8 months ago

I don't like this bill. It will make it harder for me to get stuff from other countries. It says that it will make our ports more secure, but I think it will just make things more expensive for me. I don't want to pay more for things just because of this bill. I wish they would think about how it will affect regular people like me before passing it.