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H.R. 1701

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Strategic Ports Reporting Act
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Passed
Latest Action · May 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
February 27, 2025
Cosponsors (16)
3D 13R
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119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 1701
Strategic Ports Reporting ActThis bill requires the Department of State to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on strategic ports.The report shall contain various elements related to such ports, including (1) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by China or a foreign person of China; (2) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by the United States or a U.S. person; (3) an assessment of the national security and economic interests relevant to each such port; (4) an analysis of actions by China to gain control or ownership of strategic ports; and (5) courses of action to protect strategic ports and maritime infrastructure from Chinese control.The bill also requires the State Department to develop and provide to Congress a global mapping of foreign and domestic ports of importance to the United States because of a capability to provide military, diplomatic, economic, or resource exploitation superiority.

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1701/BILLS-119hr1701eh.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1701/BILLS-119hr1701eh.htm

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