This legislation, known as the Strategic Ports Reporting Act, mandates that the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, develop an updated global mapping of foreign and domestic ports deemed important to the United States. This mapping must specifically identify any efforts by the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) or other PRC entities to build, buy, or otherwise control these strategic ports. The completed map, which may include a classified annex, is to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. The Act further requires the Secretaries to conduct a comprehensive study on strategic ports, focusing on the reasons for U.S. interest, the PRC's activities and plans to expand control over such ports, and the specific actors involved, including entities like China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) and products like LOGINK. The study must also assess how PRC control could harm U.S. national security or economic interests and propose measures the U.S. Government could take to ensure open access and security, offering alternatives to PRC investments. A detailed report summarizing these findings and outlining a suggested strategy to secure trusted investment and ownership of strategic ports, protect them from PRC control, and ensure open access, must be submitted to Congress within one year.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2116-2119; text: CR H2116-2117)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1701.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Huizenga objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2116-2119; text: CR H2116-2117)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1701.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Huizenga objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Strategic Ports Reporting Act
USA119th CongressHR-1701| House
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This legislation, known as the Strategic Ports Reporting Act, mandates that the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, develop an updated global mapping of foreign and domestic ports deemed important to the United States. This mapping must specifically identify any efforts by the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) or other PRC entities to build, buy, or otherwise control these strategic ports. The completed map, which may include a classified annex, is to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. The Act further requires the Secretaries to conduct a comprehensive study on strategic ports, focusing on the reasons for U.S. interest, the PRC's activities and plans to expand control over such ports, and the specific actors involved, including entities like China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) and products like LOGINK. The study must also assess how PRC control could harm U.S. national security or economic interests and propose measures the U.S. Government could take to ensure open access and security, offering alternatives to PRC investments. A detailed report summarizing these findings and outlining a suggested strategy to secure trusted investment and ownership of strategic ports, protect them from PRC control, and ensure open access, must be submitted to Congress within one year.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2116-2119; text: CR H2116-2117)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1701.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Huizenga objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2116-2119; text: CR H2116-2117)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1701.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Huizenga objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightGeography and mappingGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation safety and security