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US Port Security: Ban on Contracts with China, Russia, North Korea, Iran Entities.

This new bill aims to enhance the security of US ports. It prohibits port owners or operators from entering into contracts for port operation or management with entities owned by the governments of China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, or with any foreign entity partially owned by these countries. This measure seeks to protect critical infrastructure, impacting national security, which indirectly contributes to economic stability and citizen safety.
Key points
US ports are prohibited from contracting with state-owned enterprises from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
The ban also applies to any foreign entity with any ownership percentage by these listed countries.
The goal is to safeguard port infrastructure and enhance national security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6887
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2022-03-01