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119-hr-6866119th CongressWALLET

Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

Sponsored By: Representative Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

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Summary

Equitable geographic distribution would become a required factor when selecting projects for the Port Infrastructure Development Program and for assistance to small inland river and coastal ports. The bill would amend federal port law to add geographic equity to the programs' project-selection criteria.

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  • Regions: Forces consideration of how projects are spread across U.S. regions so awards are not concentrated in a few areas.
  • Small inland and coastal ports: Requires that assistance for small inland river and coastal ports and terminals be allocated with geographic equity in mind.
  • Applicants and reviewers: Adds geographic distribution as a formal selection criterion that reviewers must weigh alongside existing factors.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Spread port grants across regions

If enacted, agencies that pick port projects would have to ensure projects are spread equitably across U.S. regions. This would apply to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. It would also apply to assistance for small inland river and coastal ports and terminals. The change would take effect upon enactment. The bill does not add new money or change who is eligible.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

OH • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

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