A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to monitor the People's Republic of China's efforts to acquire or control strategic ports. The bill mandates the creation of a global mapping of domestic and foreign ports important to United States military, diplomatic, economic, or resource interests. Additionally, the government must conduct a detailed study regarding the activities and plans of the PRC to expand control over these ports. The study must examine how such control could harm the national security or economic interests of the United States and its partners. Finally, the agencies must submit a report to congressional committees including suggested strategies to secure trusted ownership and protect ports from PRC control.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires an assessment of national security threats including cyber threats posed by foreign control of strategic ports.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill studies how to protect the interests of the United States and its partners regarding strategic port control.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill assesses how foreign control of ports could affect economic interests and seeks to secure trusted ownership.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of National Security and Economic Interests: The bill requires a study on how PRC control over strategic ports could harm the national security or economic interests of the United States and its allies (Section 3(a)(6)).
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Ensuring Open Access and Security: The act calls for the development of measures to ensure open access and security for strategic ports (Section 3(a)(7)).
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Creating Alternatives to Foreign Investment: The study aims to identify ways to offer alternatives to investments or stakes in strategic ports held by the PRC (Section 3(a)(7)).
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Securing Trusted Ownership: The required report must include a strategy to secure trusted investment and ownership of strategic ports and maritime infrastructure (Section 3(c)(2)(F)).
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Protecting Personnel: The report includes an assessment of national security threats, such as cyber threats or espionage, posed to United States diplomatic and defense personnel and facilities near these ports (Section 3(c)(2)(H)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Costs to the Government: The report must assess the costs required to secure trusted investment and ownership, as well as the costs to replace products owned by the PRC used in connection with strategic ports (Section 3(c)(2)(F)(iv)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires an assessment of national security threats including cyber threats posed by foreign control of strategic ports. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill studies how to protect the interests of the United States and its partners regarding strategic port control.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill aims to ensure open access and secure maritime infrastructure which supports stable commerce. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill protects the security and economic stability of strategic port infrastructure.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill assesses how foreign control of ports could affect economic interests and seeks to secure trusted ownership.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill seeks to enhance transparency regarding the negative impacts of foreign control over strategic ports.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill focuses on securing and protecting strategic maritime infrastructure.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida