Rep. Calvert Bill to Secure Port Facilities Approved by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025, H.R. 252, which was introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) earlier this year. H.R. 252 will strengthen our national security by prohibiting certain foreign entities, including state-owned enterprises of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, from entering into contracts for the ownership, leasing, or operation of U.S. port facilities that are subject to security plans.

“I want to thank my colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as well as Chairman Sam Graves (MO-6) for advancing the Secure Our Ports Act and taking an important step in protecting our critically important ports facilities,” said Rep. Calvert. “America’s ports are essential gateways for trade and commerce. We cannot jeopardize our national security by allowing foreign adversaries, like China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, to own and operate port infrastructure.”

“The Secure Our Ports Act introduced by Congressman Calvert will strengthen our supply chain and limit the potential for Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian influence at U.S. ports,” said Chairman Graves.

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