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Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act

USA119th CongressS-4756| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act" aims to allow dredge ships from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries and major non-NATO allies to operate within the navigable waters of the United States. This is achieved by amending section 55109 of title 46, United States Code, to create an exception for these specific vessels. Eligible vessels must be documented under the laws of a NATO country, built by a NATO country or a major non-NATO ally, and have a majority of their owners and operators incorporated in a NATO country. Furthermore, the bill amends section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, to exclude dredged material from certain transportation requirements , streamlining the process for these operations. This legislative change seeks to enhance port modernization and potentially increase dredging capacity by leveraging allied resources.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3366
Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3432
Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3366
    Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3432
    Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act

USA119th CongressS-4756| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
The "Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act" aims to allow dredge ships from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries and major non-NATO allies to operate within the navigable waters of the United States. This is achieved by amending section 55109 of title 46, United States Code, to create an exception for these specific vessels. Eligible vessels must be documented under the laws of a NATO country, built by a NATO country or a major non-NATO ally, and have a majority of their owners and operators incorporated in a NATO country. Furthermore, the bill amends section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, to exclude dredged material from certain transportation requirements , streamlining the process for these operations. This legislative change seeks to enhance port modernization and potentially increase dredging capacity by leveraging allied resources.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3366
Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3432
Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3366
    Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3432
    Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted