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.
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.