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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Sponsor

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

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Cosponsors (10)

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

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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.

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Transportation and Public Works
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