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Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2023
10/2/2024, 8:20 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3169
Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for port security programs, implementing new technologies for cargo screening, and enhancing coordination between federal agencies responsible for port security. The bill also calls for the development of standardized security protocols for all ports to follow, in order to ensure consistency and effectiveness in security measures.
Supporters of the bill argue that these measures are necessary to protect the country from potential security threats, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on trade and commerce. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of securing the nation's ports. Overall, the Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2023 represents a significant effort to strengthen security measures at US ports and safeguard the country from potential threats. It remains to be seen how the bill will be implemented and what impact it will have on port operations and national security.
Congressional Summary of HR 3169
Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2023
This bill limits the operation of foreign cranes at U.S. ports. Foreign cranes are those that have information technology and operational technology components that (1) were manufactured by companies that are subject to the control or influence of a country designated as a foreign adversary, and (2) connect to ports' cyber infrastructure.
Foreign cranes that are contracted for on or after the date of the bill's enactment may not operate at a U.S. port. The bill also prohibits, effective five years after the date of the bill's enactment, foreign cranes at U.S. ports if the cranes use software or other technology manufactured by a company owned by a country designated as a foreign adversary.
Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) inspect foreign cranes for potential security risks or threats before they are placed into operation, (2) assess the threat posed by security risks or threats of existing or newly constructed foreign cranes, and (3) take any crane that poses a security risk or threat offline until the crane can be certified as no longer being a risk or threat.
CISA must also report to Congress about security risks or threats posed by foreign cranes at U.S. ports.
