HR 2390
Maritime Supply Chain Security Act
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Bill overview
The Maritime Supply Chain Security Act aims to strengthen the security of U.S. ports by allowing the use of Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) funds to replace outdated or vulnerable port crane hardware and software that originated from or are controlled by China. This legislation clarifies that grants can be used for upgrades and replacements, focusing on improving the safety and efficiency of goods movement through American ports. It specifically targets cranes and related components manufactured or maintained by Chinese entities. The goal is to reduce reliance on potentially insecure foreign technology within the port infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Allows the use of PIDP funds for replacing port crane hardware and software.
- Specifically targets hardware and software from the People’s Republic of China.
- Expands the eligible projects under the PIDP to include those focused on port resilience.
- Clarifies that ‘maintained, controlled, or sponsored’ by China encompasses a broad range of Chinese government involvement.
Who is affected
- U.S. Ports
- Shipping Companies
- The Maritime Administration
- The People’s Republic of China
- U.S. taxpayers (through PIDP funding)
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of eligible projects under the PIDP to include crane replacement.
- Adds a specific restriction on funding for cranes and software originating from China.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2390
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title 46, United States Code, to clarify that port infrastructure development program funds may be used to replace Chinese port crane hardware or software, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Maritime Supply Chain Security Act
.
Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
by striking including projects to improve port resilience;
and inserting including—
; and
by adding at the end the following:
projects to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes (including hardware and software) that—
were installed or provided by the People’s Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People’s Republic of China; or
are maintained, controlled, or sponsored by the People’s Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People’s Republic of China;