US adversaries would be barred from operating American ports under GOP bill
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Rep. Michelle Steel introduced the Secure Our Ports Act on September 13, 2024; the bill prohibits companies owned by U.S. adversaries, specifically Chinese, Russian, Iranian, or North Korean entities, from operating American ports; Steel represents the greater Los Angeles area, home to major U.S. ports; the act aims to protect U.S. supply chains and economic security; the bill was introduced during 'China Week,' coinciding with the House passing 25 related bills; some Democrats criticized the lack of bipartisan negotiation.
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