The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has given its unanimous approval to the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025, H.R. 252. Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California’s 41st district, introduced the bill earlier in the year. This legislation intends to enhance U.S. national security by preventing certain foreign entities, including those from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, from acquiring, leasing, or operating U.S. port facilities that require security plans.
In the statement accompanying the approval, Congressman Calvert expressed his gratitude towards the committee and its chairman, Sam Graves, from Missouri's 6th district. Calvert emphasized the importance of the measure, saying, “I want to thank my colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as well as Chairman Sam Graves (MO-6) for advancing the Secure Our Ports Act and taking an important step in protecting our critically important ports facilities.” He further noted the strategic significance of the ports, adding, “America’s ports are essential gateways for trade and commerce. We cannot jeopardize our national security by allowing foreign adversaries, like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, to own and operate port infrastructure.”
Chairman Sam Graves also voiced his support for the legislation, stating, “The Secure Our Ports Act introduced by Congressman Calvert will strengthen our supply chain and limit the potential for Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian influence at U.S. ports.”
The committee’s approval marks a significant advancement for the bill aimed at reinforcing security measures at key trade and commerce gateways in the United States.