Top Summary
The bill amends Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, to clarify that funds from the port infrastructure development program can be used to replace or upgrade port cranes or their components (including hardware and software) that were installed, provided, maintained, controlled, or sponsored by the People’s Republic of China or its government entities, in addition to projects aimed at improving port resilience.
Original Bill Text:
SEC. 2.Amendments to clarify that port infrastructure development program funds may be used to replace Chinese port crane hardware or software.
Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking “including projects to improve port resilience;” and inserting “including—” ; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
“(aa) projects to improve port resilience; and
“(bb) projects to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes (including hardware and software) that—
“(AA) were installed or provided by the People’s Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People’s Republic of China; or
“(BB) are maintained, controlled, or sponsored by the People’s Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People’s Republic of China;”.
Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.
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