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U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced the Strategic Port Reporting Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Defense to draft an interagency strategy report to proactively counter the growing threat of China over the oceans.
China has been actively expanding and establishing its global maritime network. Currently, multiple Chinese companies possess ownership shares to key ports in the U.S. and around the world. Such investments are a significant risk to the U.S.’ national security interests and access to trade, global supply chains and overall maneuverability in the maritime domain.
“America has always been a seafaring nation, relying on trade to fuel our economy,” said Kelly. “This bill is critical to securing our ports overseas from Chinese influence that threatens our economy and our national security.”
