S. 777: Strategic Ports Reporting Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 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 (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 777 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 777?
S. 777 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Strategic Ports Reporting Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 777 are available on congress.gov.
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