What does Preamble of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People's Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports. The bill's stated purpose is to monitor China's activities related to strategic foreign ports.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Strategic Ports Reporting Act.

What does MAPPING AND STRATEGY REQUIRED. of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to develop a global mapping of ports important to the United States. The mapping should identify ports based on their potential to provide military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploration superiority. The mapping must also identify efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) or PRC entities to control these ports. The Secretary of State must submit the mapping to the appropriate congressional committees. The submission will be in unclassified form, with the possibility of a classified annex.

What does DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY AND REPORT of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This section mandates a study by the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, regarding strategic ports. The study will examine the People's Republic of China's (PRC) activities and plans to expand control over strategic ports outside of China, including its promotion of products like LOGINK. The study must assess the potential harm to U.S. national security and economic interests, as well as those of U.S. allies and partners, resulting from PRC control of these ports. The study will identify measures to ensure open access and security for strategic ports and explore alternatives to PRC investments. A report detailing the study's findings must be submitted to congressional committees within one year of the Act's enactment. The report must include lists of strategic ports operated by the PRC and the United States, assessments of vulnerabilities, and a suggested strategy for securing trusted investment and ownership. The suggested strategy should identify existing and necessary authorities, assess costs, and propose funding sources, including private and public options. The report must also assess any national security threats posed by PRC investments or activities to U.S. personnel and facilities.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are specified for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. “Relevant United States Government offices” includes specific agencies and offices. A “strategic port” is defined as an international port or waterway deemed critical to U.S. national security or economic prosperity by the heads of the relevant government offices.

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Strategic Ports Reporting Act

Last updated: 5/22/2025 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: Bill Huizenga (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Secretaries of State and Defense to monitor Chinese efforts to build or acquire strategic foreign ports.
It mandates the creation of a global map identifying ports critical to U.S. interests and Chinese activity related to those ports.
The bill directs a study and report assessing the national security and economic risks of Chinese control over strategic ports, and proposes strategies for securing trusted investment and ownership.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 1071(Signed into Law)Official page

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