The Port Crane Security and Inspection Act restricts foreign-manufactured cranes with technology from adversary nations at U.S. ports. New foreign crane contracts are prohibited after enactment. Within five years, existing foreign cranes cannot use software from adversary-nation companies. CISA must inspect cranes for security risks before operation and can take risky cranes offline until certified safe.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
The Port Crane Security and Inspection Act restricts foreign-manufactured cranes with technology from adversary nations at U.S. ports. New foreign crane contracts are prohibited after enactment. Within five years, existing foreign cranes cannot use software from adversary-nation companies. CISA must inspect cranes for security risks before operation and can take risky cranes offline until certified safe.
Last updated: 12/30/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025 </strong></p><p>This bill limits the operation of foreign cranes at U.S. ports. In general,<em> foreign cranes </em>are those that have information technology and operational technology components that (1) were manufactured by companies that are subject to the ownership, control, or influence of a country designated as a foreign adversary; and (2) connect to ports' cyber infrastructure.</p><p>Foreign cranes that are contracted for on or after the date of the bill's enactment may not operate at a U.S. port. Also, beginning five years after this bill is enacted, foreign cranes operating at U.S. ports may not use software or other technology manufactured by a company owned by a country designated as a foreign adversary.</p><p>Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must (1) inspect foreign cranes for potential security risks or threats before they are placed into operation, (2) assess the threat posed by security risks or threats of existing or newly constructed foreign cranes, and (3) take any crane that poses a security risk or threat offline until the crane can be certified as no longer being a risk or threat.</p><p>CISA must also report to Congress about security risks or threats posed by foreign cranes at U.S. ports.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Prohibits new contracts for foreign adversary-made port cranes
Five-year deadline to remove adversary software from existing cranes
CISA must inspect foreign cranes before operation
Cranes posing security risks can be taken offline
Targets technology from China and other adversary nations
Addresses cyber infrastructure vulnerabilities at ports
CISA reports to Congress on crane security threats
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill responds to national security concerns about Chinese-manufactured port cranes that could potentially be used for espionage or disruption. U.S. ports handle critical supply chains, and compromised crane technology could allow surveillance or interference. The phase-in period gives ports time to replace or retrofit equipment. Implementation will require significant investment from port operators but addresses a genuine infrastructure security vulnerability.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1165, 119th Congress (2025). "Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1165