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Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

USA119th CongressS-1238| Senate 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act," amends federal law to ensure a more balanced allocation of funding for port infrastructure projects. It specifically modifies Section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, which governs the Port Infrastructure Development Program. The legislation introduces a new requirement that mandates equitable geographic distribution among regions of the United States when selecting projects. This criterion applies to both the general Port and Intermodal Improvement Program and the specific assistance provided for small inland river and coastal ports and terminals. The bill's objective is to promote a wider and fairer spread of federal investments for critical port improvements across the nation, preventing undue concentration in particular areas.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6866
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6866
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6866: Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

USA119th CongressS-1238| Senate 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This bill, titled the "Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act," amends federal law to ensure a more balanced allocation of funding for port infrastructure projects. It specifically modifies Section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, which governs the Port Infrastructure Development Program. The legislation introduces a new requirement that mandates equitable geographic distribution among regions of the United States when selecting projects. This criterion applies to both the general Port and Intermodal Improvement Program and the specific assistance provided for small inland river and coastal ports and terminals. The bill's objective is to promote a wider and fairer spread of federal investments for critical port improvements across the nation, preventing undue concentration in particular areas.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6866
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6866
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6866: Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted