# 119-s-777: Strategic Ports Reporting Act

119-s-777, Strategic Ports Reporting Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-777
- Congress: 119
- Title: Strategic Ports Reporting Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would require the State and Defense Departments to produce an up-to-date global map and study that identify and recommend ways to secure strategic ports from PRC influence.** It focuses on cataloging which ports matter to U.S. military and economic interests and on spotting PRC investments, products, and tactics that could threaten access or control. - Federal agencies would have to coordinate a detailed study and mapping of strategic ports and PRC activities, including assessments of PRC-owned products like LOGINK and potential cyber or espionage threats. The report could be done with a federally funded research and development center. - Congress would receive an unclassified map and a comprehensive report, with an optional classified annex, listing known ports controlled by PRC entities and U.S. ports at risk. The study would also assess vulnerabilities and national security consequences. - Port operators, investors, and maritime industry actors would face a public assessment of PRC links and a suggested U.S. strategy that lists existing authorities, any new powers needed, and funding options such as loans, loan guarantees, and tax incentives.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Report and map of strategic ports: benefit, medium. If enacted, the State and Defense Departments would make a global map of ports important to U.S. interests. They would identify ports owned, controlled, or targeted by the PRC or PRC-linked firms. Within one year after enactment they would send an unclassified report to specified House and Senate c…

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## Sources
- [119-s-777 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/777)

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- [119-s-1782: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1782)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-545: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-545)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-777 (as of 2026-04-21).