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H.R. 252 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA) (Introduced 01/09/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.34 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/09/2025)
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.
119 HR 252 EH: Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 252
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 70015.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management (a)In generalAn owner or operator of a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c) of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is— (1)a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or (2)a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1). (b)DefinitionsIn this section, the terms facility, and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title.. (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following: 70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management.. Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 252 IH: Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 252IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:70015.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management(a)In generalAn owner or operator of a facility for which an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan is required under section 70103 of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is—(1)a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or(2)a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1).(b)DefinitionsIn this section, the terms Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan, facility, and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following:70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management..
119 HR 252 : Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 252IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:70015.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management(a)In generalAn owner or operator of a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c) of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is—(1)a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or(2)a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1).(b)DefinitionsIn this section, the terms facility, and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following:70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management..Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 252 RH: Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 117119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 252[Report No. 119–148]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. Calvert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureJune 6, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Gimenez and Mr. GaramendiJune 6, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 9, 2025A BILLTo amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025.
2.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:70015.Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management(a)In generalAn owner or operator of a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c) of this title may not enter into a contract for the ownership, leasing, or operation of such facility with an entity that is—(1)a Chinese, Russian, North Korean, or Iranian state-owned enterprise; or(2)a foreign entity for which any percentage is owned by a country listed in paragraph (1).(b)DefinitionsIn this section, the terms facility, and owner or operator have the meanings given such terms in section 70101 of this title..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70014 the following:70015. Prohibition on certain contracts for port operation and management..June 6, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/09/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 01/10/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
| 04/02/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged |
| 04/02/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/02/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 06/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-148. |
| 06/06/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-148. |
| 06/06/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117. |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2556-2557) |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 252. |
| 06/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2556) |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2556) |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 06/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/06/2025 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 04/02/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 04/02/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/09/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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