Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

This legislative proposal aims to ensure a more balanced allocation of federal funding for port infrastructure projects. It specifically amends title 46 of the United States Code to mandate equitable geographic distribution among regions of the United States when selecting projects for the Port Infrastructure Development Program. The bill modifies the criteria for both the Port and Intermodal Improvement Program and the assistance provided to small inland river and coastal ports and terminals. These changes require that the selection process for these vital infrastructure projects explicitly considers and prioritizes a fair regional spread. The overall intent is to prevent concentration of funding in specific areas and promote investment across diverse port communities nationwide.