Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act
Sponsored By: Senator Gary Peters
Introduced
Summary
This bill would add an explicit geographic equity requirement to how the Port Infrastructure Development Program chooses projects. It amends parts of 46 U.S.C. 54301 to insert that mandate into the program's project selection rules.
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- Port authorities and local communities would see awards considered through a geographic equity lens, which could change which regions receive grants.
- Project applicants would face selection criteria that explicitly include geographic distribution as a factor when proposals are evaluated.
- The Port Infrastructure Development Program would follow the amended statutory text in 46 U.S.C. 54301 when choosing projects, reflecting the new geographic-equity direction.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Require geographic balance for port grants
This bill would require federal port grants to be spread more evenly across U.S. regions. It would apply to the Port and Intermodal Improvement Program and to assistance for small inland river and coastal ports and terminals. If enacted, this could shift which regions and port projects receive federal grants or assistance. Some regions could get more awards and jobs, while others could get fewer.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gary Peters
MI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Roger Wicker
MS • R
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 4/28/2025
Roll Call Votes
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