Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025
Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025 - Summary **What it does:** This bill aims to protect U.S. ports from potential cybersecurity threats by restricting the use of foreign-owned cranes. Specifically, it would ban new cranes manufactured by companies controlled by countries designated as U.S. adversaries from operating at American ports. For cranes already in use, the bill gives port operators five years to replace any software or technology components made by foreign adversary-controlled companies.
The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would be tasked with inspecting foreign cranes to identify security risks before they operate. **Who it affects:** This legislation primarily impacts port operators and shipping companies that use cargo cranes, as well as foreign crane manufacturers. Ports across the U.S. that handle international shipping would need to comply with the new requirements and may face costs associated with upgrading or replacing equipment. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 1165), meaning it has been introduced in the House of Representatives but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. It was sponsored by Rep. Carlos Gimenez, a Republican from Florida.
CRS Official Summary
Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025 This bill limits the operation of foreign cranes at U.S. ports. In general, foreign cranes are those that have information technology and operational technology components that (1) were manufactured by companies that are subject to the ownership, control, or influence of a country designated as a foreign adversary; and (2) connect to ports' cyber infrastructure.Foreign cranes that are contracted for on or after the date of the bill's enactment may not operate at a U.S. port. Also, beginning five years after this bill is enacted, foreign cranes operating at U.S. ports may not use software or other technology manufactured by a company owned by a country designated as a foreign adversary.Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) inspect foreign cranes for potential security risks or threats before they are placed into operation, (2) assess the threat posed by security risks or threats of existing or newly constructed foreign cranes, and (3) take any crane that poses a security risk or threat offline until the crane can be certified as no longer being a risk or threat.CISA must also report to Congress about security risks or threats posed by foreign cranes at U.S. ports.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.