A bill to prohibit changes to Medicare and Medicaid in reconciliation.

Senate Bill

S. 1903

119th Congress

A bill to prohibit changes to Medicare and Medicaid in reconciliation.

In Committee

Introduced:May 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cornyn

R - TX

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. intelligence community to assess the potential security risks posed by cranes made in certain countries, like China, Russia, and Iran, that are used at U.S. ports. The goal is to understand if these cranes could be used to compromise port security or operations.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Introduced5/22/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR

ChamberSenate

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A bill to prohibit changes to Medicare and Medicaid in reconciliation.

This bill requires the U.S. intelligence community to assess the potential security risks posed by cranes made in certain countries, like China, Russia, and Iran, that are used at U.S. ports. The goal is to understand if these cranes could be used to compromis

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This bill requires the U.S. intelligence community to assess the potential security risks posed by cranes made in certain countries, like China, Russia, and Iran, that are used at U.S. ports. The goal is to understand if these cranes could be used to compromise port security or operations.

Bill Number: 1903
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to prohibit changes to Medicare and Medicaid in reconciliation.
Bill Number: 1903
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Summary: This bill requires the U.S. intelligence community to assess the potential security risks posed by cranes made in certain countries, like China, Russia, and Iran, that are used at U.S. ports. The goal is to understand if these cranes could be used to compromise port security or operations.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the U.S. intelligence community to assess the potential security risks posed by cranes made in certain countries, like China, Russia, and Iran, that are used at U.S. ports. The goal is to understand if these cranes could be used to compromise port security or operations.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Cranes of Concern at our Ports Act or the CCP ActThis bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to assess the threat posed to U.S. ports by cranes manufactured by certain countries (such as China, Russia, and Iran) and commercial entities in those countries, including Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co.  The bill also requires the ODNI to submit a report and provide a briefing to Congress on the findings of the assessment.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to evaluate the threats to U.S. ports from cranes manufactured in countries like China, Russia, and Iran
Requires the ODNI to submit a report and provide a briefing to Congress on its findings
Focuses on commercial entities in these countries, including the company Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect U.S. port authorities, operators, and the shipping industry, as they may need to reassess the security of their crane equipment. The intelligence report could lead to new policies or requirements around the use of certain foreign-made cranes at American ports to address any identified national security risks.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1903, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to prohibit changes to Medicare and Medicaid in reconciliation.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1903

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