Bills · S 777
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 777Navigation, waterways, harborsGeography and mapping
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses concerns about national security and economic stability in a rapidly changing global landscape. Ports are crucial for international trade, military logistics, and global supply chains. If one nation, like China, gains significant control over a wide network of these 'strategic ports,' it could potentially influence global commerce, impact the movement of goods, and even affect military readiness or humanitarian aid efforts.
If this bill becomes law, the U.S. government would gain a clearer, more centralized understanding of China's activities in global ports and develop a specific plan to counter potential threats to U.S. interests. If it doesn't pass, the U.S. might continue with a less coordinated approach to monitoring and responding to these geopolitical developments, potentially leaving vulnerabilities in its economic and security posture unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to develop a global map of ports important to the United States and identify Chinese efforts to control them.
This provision creates a foundational tool for understanding where U.S. interests are tied to global ports and where Chinese influence is expanding.
PROVISION 02
Mandates a study by the Secretaries of State and Defense on strategic ports, including reasons for U.S. interest, China's expansion plans, and the potential harm to U.S. interests.
The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the risks and implications of foreign control over critical maritime infrastructure.
PROVISION 03
Directs the submission of a report to Congress within one year, detailing findings from the study and including a suggested U.S. strategy to secure and ensure open access to strategic ports.
This ensures accountability and pushes the government to develop actionable plans and policy recommendations to address the identified challenges.
PROVISION 04
Defines a 'strategic port' as an international port or waterway critical to U.S. national security or economic prosperity, as determined by relevant U.S. Government offices.
This provides a clear standard for identifying the specific assets that are the focus of the bill's monitoring and strategy efforts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in Senate
FEB 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 777
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
Senate BillS 777Navigation, waterways, harborsGeography and mapping
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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