Save America's Ports Act of 2006

The Save America’s Ports Act of 2006 (H.R. 4977) proposed a two-year ban on contracts for the operation of U.S. seaports or other points of entry involving specific foreign entities. This prohibition applied to governments identified as state sponsors of terrorism, designated foreign terrorist organizations, or any individuals and companies owned or controlled by them. The bill was designed to increase national security by ensuring that entities with documented links to international terrorism could not manage or control critical infrastructure used for American trade and travel.