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Assessing National Security Threats Posed by Foreign-Made Port Cranes.

This law mandates the Director of National Intelligence to assess the security threat posed to U.S. ports by cranes manufactured by countries of concern, specifically naming companies like ZPMC. The goal is to determine if this critical infrastructure could be used for intelligence gathering or disrupting vital port operations, which affects supply chains and economic stability. Citizens can expect this assessment to inform future measures protecting critical infrastructure.
Key points
Requires the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a security assessment of port cranes manufactured by "countries of concern."
The assessment focuses on the potential for these cranes to collect intelligence or disrupt operations at U.S. ports, safeguarding supply chains.
A report detailing the findings must be submitted to Congress within 180 days to inform future security measures.
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Print number: 118_S_1903
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-06-08