What does Preamble of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To require 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, and for other purposes,' aims to require monitoring of China's port-related activities. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor these efforts.

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

This Act 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 and Secretary of Defense are required to submit the mapping to the appropriate congressional committees. The submission must be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

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

This section requires a study by the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, regarding strategic ports. The study must examine factors such as the reasons strategic ports are of interest to the United States, activities of the PRC to expand control over such ports, and potential harm to U.S. national security and economic interests. The study should also identify measures the U.S. Government could take to ensure open access and security for strategic ports. The Secretaries may contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct the study. 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 to secure trusted investment and ownership. The suggested strategy must include a list of existing and necessary authorities, an assessment of PRC-owned products used in ports, and a list of potential funding sources. The report should also assess national security threats posed by PRC investments or activities near strategic ports.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Strategic Ports Reporting Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are specified for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. “Relevant United States Government offices” include various military, diplomatic, and intelligence agencies. 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: 2/27/2025 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: Ted Budd (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Secretaries of State and Defense to create a global map identifying ports critical to U.S. interests and detailing any efforts by China to control them.
It requires a study examining China's activities related to strategic ports, assessing potential harm to U.S. national security and economic interests, and recommending strategies to ensure open access and security.
The bill defines 'strategic port' as an international port or waterway deemed critical to U.S. national security or economic prosperity by relevant government offices.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1071(Signed into Law)Official page

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