H.R. 1701: Strategic Ports Reporting Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 16 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-22 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
This bill requires the Department of State to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on strategic ports.
The report shall contain various elements related to such ports, including (1) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by China or a foreign person of China; (2) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by the United States or a U.S. person; (3) an assessment of the national security and economic interests relevant to each such port; (4) an analysis of actions by China to gain control or ownership of strategic ports; and (5) courses of action to protect strategic ports and maritime infrastructure from Chinese control.
The bill also requires the State Department to develop and provide to Congress a global mapping of foreign and domestic ports of importance to the United States because of a capability to provide military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploitation superiority.
Cosponsors (16)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Jake Auchincloss | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| James C. Moylan | R GU 2025-03-03 |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL 2025-03-05 |
| Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R AS 2025-03-05 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-03-06 |
| Jefferson Shreve | R IN 2025-03-10 |
| Michael T. McCaul | R TX 2025-03-11 |
| James R. Baird | R IN 2025-03-25 |
| Greg Stanton | D AZ 2025-03-25 |
| Barry Moore | R AL 2025-04-09 |
| Mike Bost | R IL 2025-04-28 |
| Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | R TN 2025-04-30 |
| Ken Calvert | R CA 2025-05-19 |
| Nicholas J. Begich III | R AK 2025-05-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1701 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1701?
H.R. 1701 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Strategic Ports Reporting Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1701 are available on congress.gov.
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