Secure Our Ports Act of 2025

# Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What It Does** This bill would prevent U.S. port operators and facility owners from leasing, selling, or allowing companies controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia to operate certain maritime facilities. The restriction applies specifically to ports designated as "high-security" areas that require special transportation security plans. The goal is to prevent these countries from gaining control over critical U.S. port infrastructure. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects companies that operate or own port facilities at major U.S. ports with enhanced security requirements.

It could impact any existing or future business arrangements between U.S. port operators and enterprises owned or controlled by the four specified countries. International companies from those nations seeking to operate U.S. port facilities would be blocked under this law. **Current Status** The bill passed the House of Representatives and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. It reflects bipartisan concerns about national security and foreign control of critical infrastructure, though the Senate has not yet voted on it.