Maritime Supply Chain Security Act

This bill lets U.S. ports use existing federal port grants to upgrade or replace cargo cranes that have Chinese-made or Chinese-controlled parts or software. The goal is to keep the flow of goods safe and reliable by swapping out risky hardware and software with more secure options. These grants already support projects that make ports safer and more efficient, and this bill makes clear that replacing crane systems is an allowed use of those funds .

Key points:

• Who is affected: U.S. ports and the workers and businesses that rely on them.
• What changes: Port grants can be used to upgrade or replace crane hardware and software that is installed, provided, maintained, controlled, or sponsored by China or its government bodies .
• Why it matters: Aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of moving goods through U.S. ports by reducing security risks from foreign-controlled crane systems.