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Strategic Ports Reporting Act
6/17/2025, 8:49 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1701
The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that the United States remains aware of China's expanding influence in key maritime locations around the world. By monitoring China's actions in this area, the US can better assess potential threats to national security and economic interests.
In addition to monitoring Chinese activities at strategic foreign ports, the bill also includes provisions for the development of strategies to counter China's efforts. This may involve diplomatic efforts, economic sanctions, or other measures to protect US interests and maintain stability in key regions. Overall, the Strategic Ports Act is aimed at increasing transparency and awareness of China's activities in strategic foreign ports, and developing appropriate responses to safeguard US interests. It reflects growing concerns about China's expanding global influence and the need for the US to proactively address these challenges.
Congressional Summary of HR 1701
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
This bill requires the Department of State to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on strategic ports.
The report shall contain various elements related to such ports, including (1) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by China or a foreign person of China; (2) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by the United States or a U.S. person; (3) an assessment of the national security and economic interests relevant to each such port; (4) an analysis of actions by China to gain control or ownership of strategic ports; and (5) courses of action to protect strategic ports and maritime infrastructure from Chinese control.
The bill also requires the State Department to develop and provide to Congress a global mapping of foreign and domestic ports of importance to the United States because of a capability to provide military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploitation superiority.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1701
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1701
Total Number of Sponsors
19Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
19Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1701
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1701
Comments
Maximo Todd
8 months ago
This bill is so dum, it will mess up everything for me and my fam. I don't like it at all.
Brynleigh Diaz
6 months ago
I think this bill is a step in the right direction for our country. It will have a positive impact on our nation's security and economy in the long run.
