H.R. 252: Secure Our Ports Act of 2025
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 | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-10 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-09):
Secure Our Ports Act of 2025
This bill prohibits owners or operators of certain U.S. maritime transportation facilities from contracting for the lease, ownership, or operation of facilities with enterprises partly or wholly owned by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The covered facilities are located at ports in areas that are subject to enhanced transportation security requirements, including the requirement for an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R FL 2025-02-24 |
| John Garamendi | D CA 2025-04-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 252 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 252?
H.R. 252 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Secure Our Ports Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 252 are available on congress.gov.
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