The Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act modifies federal port development programs to require that infrastructure projects be distributed fairly across different regions of the United States. The bill affects two existing funding programs: the Port and Intermodal Improvement Program and assistance for small inland river and coastal ports and terminals. Specifically, it adds language requiring that project selection decisions consider geographic equity, ensuring that port development funding doesn't concentrate in just a few areas. The legislation does not establish new funding amounts or timelines but rather refocuses how existing port infrastructure money is allocated. The bill was introduced in April 2025 with bipartisan support and referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.
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