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HR6866Referred to Committee

Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-18
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

David P. Joyce
David P. Joyce
Republican · OH · Representative
Votes with party: 95.0% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/J000295

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (10)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Robin L. Kelly (D-IL-2)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26)Original· 2025-12-18
  • Mike Quigley (D-IL-5)· 2026-03-04

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

2026-02-02

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would direct federal funding and resources toward modernizing and upgrading U.S. ports with new technology and infrastructure improvements. The legislation aims to help ports become more efficient and competitive by investing in things like automated cargo handling systems, better security measures, and improved facilities that handle shipping and trade. The changes would affect port workers, shipping companies, and communities that depend on ports for jobs and economic activity.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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