This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation, working with the Coast Guard and Department of Defense, to conduct a comprehensive study of the Soo Locks in Michigan and submit findings to Congress within one year of passage. The report must assess current security vulnerabilities, identify potential domestic and international threats to the locks, evaluate the regional and national economic impact of any potential malfunction or failure, review existing security measures by federal and state agencies, and recommend improvements with cost estimates. The Soo Locks, which connect Lake Superior to the other Great Lakes, are critical infrastructure that handles massive volumes of cargo including iron ore, coal, and grain; a failure would significantly disrupt U.S. supply chains and regional economies. The bill affects the federal agencies responsible for transportation and maritime security but requires no new direct funding—it is essentially a fact-finding mandate for existing government agencies.
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