Port Infrastructure, National Security Measure Passes U.S. House

Port infrastructure, national security measure passes U.S. House

(The Center Square) – National security and strengthening of America’s port infrastructure through a North Carolina congressman’s proposal has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Effort to secure U.S. ports moves forward as house passes 'Maritime Supply Chain Security Act'

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Efforts to strengthen port security and protect the U.S. supply chain are moving forward on Capitol Hill.  A bill introduced by congressman David Rouzer is now one step closer to becoming law.  The Maritime Supply Chain Security Act, a bill introduced by congressman David Rouzer passed in the house.   It aims to reduce America’s dependence on foreign technology at critical shipping hubs.  “A critical step towards strength…

House passes bills crafted to reduce Chinese presence at U.S. ports

The House on Monday passed several maritime security bills aimed at limiting China’s involvement at U.S. ports, including by barring Chinese state-owned enterprises from managing U.S. ports and reducing the use of Chinese-built cranes. The “Secure Our Ports Act of 2025” and “Maritime Supply Chain Security Act” passed via voice vote under suspension of the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority; the House passed the “American Cargo for Ameri…

US House of Representatives Passes the ‘American Cargo for American Ships Act’

The US House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan American Cargo for American Ships Act. This legislation will strengthen US cargo preference laws to stop the ongoing decline of US-flagged ships engaged in international trade. The American Cargo for American Ships Act is supported by American Maritime Congress, American Maritime Officers, American Maritime Officers Service, American Roll-on The US senate will look into the American Cargo

Bipartisan Bill to Bolster American Shipping Fleet Passes House of Representatives

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Chair Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) announced their bipartisan American Cargo for American Ships Act passed the House of Representatives. The legislation will strengthen U.S.

Congress Passes Maritime Security and Cargo Preference Bills to Bolster U.S. Ports and Fleet

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a package of nine transportation-related bills, including several aimed at enhancing maritime supply chain security, reinforcing the U.S. flag fleet, and cracking down...