Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6866

Port Grants: Spread Projects More Evenly Across U.S. Regions

Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

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Congress would tell the Transportation Department to consider regional balance when picking port upgrade projects for federal grants.
This aims to keep port funding from being concentrated in just a few parts of the country, so more regions get selected.
The same “spread it out” rule would also apply to help for smaller inland river and coastal ports and terminals.
If it passes, communities could see more port repairs and freight connections in regions that have gotten fewer awards in the past.
The bill does not set new funding levels; it changes how projects are chosen for existing port grant programs.

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2 milestones2 actions

Dec 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Dec 18, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act

Bill NumberHR 6866

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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