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Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act (S-1238) · Congress.wiki

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April 1, 2025•2 pages

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United StatesSenate Bill 1238S 1238

Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

Transportation and Public Works

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Introduced April 1, 2025 by Gary C. Peters · Last progress April 1, 2025

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Adds a requirement to the Port Infrastructure Development Program that awarded projects be distributed equitably across U.S. regions, and makes minor punctuation edits to two statutory lists in 46 U.S.C. 54301. The change directs the program’s grant selection process to consider geographic equity when choosing projects, which can affect how grants are allocated among port authorities, state and local governments, and maritime stakeholders.

Ohiorepresentative·David Joyce

Transportation and Public Works

Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

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10 cosponsors·Updated 3/8/2026·Last progress December 18, 2025