Port Security Grants Act of 2005

The Port Security Grants Act of 2005 (S. 855) was designed to strengthen the safety of the nation’s maritime infrastructure by establishing a dedicated federal grant program for port security. The bill would have provided financial assistance to help ports implement security plans, fix vulnerabilities, and fund projects that contribute to the overall safety of individual ports or regional port systems.

For the average citizen, this legislation aimed to protect the national economy and public safety by reducing the risk of security threats at major points of entry for goods and travel. By encouraging better information sharing and integrated security efforts, the bill sought to ensure that the infrastructure responsible for international trade and coastal defense remained secure and operational. Although the bill was introduced and referred to committee, it did not become law during the 109th Congress.