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Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act

USA119th CongressS-4758| 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
This bill, titled the "Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act," seeks to streamline operations related to dredging and the handling of dredged material. It amends existing law to allow certain vessels, even if not built in the United States , to be eligible for certificates and endorsements necessary for dredging activities. Furthermore, the legislation removes dredged material from specific domestic transportation requirements, thereby easing restrictions on its movement. These changes are intended to reduce regulatory burdens and facilitate the expansion and maintenance of U.S. ports by making dredging operations more flexible.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3365
Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3434
Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports 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 117-3365
    Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3434
    Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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

Transportation and Public Works

Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act

USA119th CongressS-4758| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill, titled the "Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act," seeks to streamline operations related to dredging and the handling of dredged material. It amends existing law to allow certain vessels, even if not built in the United States , to be eligible for certificates and endorsements necessary for dredging activities. Furthermore, the legislation removes dredged material from specific domestic transportation requirements, thereby easing restrictions on its movement. These changes are intended to reduce regulatory burdens and facilitate the expansion and maintenance of U.S. ports by making dredging operations more flexible.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3365
Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3434
Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports 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 117-3365
    Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3434
    Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports 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