Port Security Act of 2006

The Port Security Act of 2006 (H.R. 4842) proposes a ban on any business deal—such as a merger or acquisition—that would allow a company owned by a foreign government to lease, manage, or operate facilities at a United States port. To increase oversight, the bill requires the President to notify Congress of any national security investigations into such transactions and provides a formal process for the public to submit comments before a deal is finalized. For citizens, this legislation aims to tighten national security by ensuring that critical infrastructure at the nation’s maritime borders remains under the control of private or domestic entities rather than foreign governments.