H.R. 1165: Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025

This legislation is titled the Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025 and aims to enhance security at U.S. ports regarding the use of foreign cranes. Below are the main components of the bill:

New Security Inspections

The bill mandates that all newly constructed foreign cranes that will be used at U.S. ports identified as high risk by the Secretary of Homeland Security must undergo a security inspection prior to their operation. This inspection will focus on potential security risks related to these cranes, particularly if they connect to the internet.

Assessment of Existing Cranes

Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to:

• Evaluate the security risks posed by both existing and newly constructed foreign cranes currently in use at U.S. ports.
• Remove any crane from operation that is found to present a security risk until it is proven to no longer be a threat.

Reporting Requirements

The Secretary must provide a report to Congress on the security risks posed by foreign cranes within one year following the enactment of the bill. This report will be presented to the relevant committees in both the House and Senate.

Definitions of Key Terms

The bill defines several key terms:

• Covered foreign country - refers to nations identified by the intelligence community as foreign adversaries, either in the most recent Annual Threat Assessment or designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence.
• Foreign crane - refers to cranes whose operational technology or components are produced by entities under the influence of a covered foreign country.

Prohibitions for Future Use

The bill establishes prohibitions regarding the use of certain foreign cranes at U.S. ports:

• Crane contracts signed after the bill's enactment cannot permit the operation of these cranes at U.S. ports.
• Crane operators will also not be allowed to run foreign software five years after the bill's enactment.

Additional Definitions

Further definitions include:

• Foreign software - software produced by companies wholly owned by covered foreign countries.
• Additional clarifications on what constitutes a foreign crane emphasize the linkage to cyber infrastructure at U.S. ports.

Overall Goal

The overarching goal of this bill is to bolster security measures concerning foreign cranes used in U.S. ports to mitigate any potential cybersecurity threats or risks posed by foreign entities.

Relevant Companies

• BA - The Boeing Company, involved in transportation infrastructure and may be impacted by restrictions on foreign cranes.
• RTX - Raytheon Technologies Corporation, which may be involved in port security solutions and could face changes in operational protocols.