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The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved nine pieces of legislation, including bills to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and maritime industry, and to increase transparency and accountability at two government-created corporations.

“The Committee covered a lot of ground at today’s markup, and I want to thank our T&I Members for their work to address these issues,” said T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO). “Bills introduced by Congressmen Rouzer and Calvert will strengthen our supply chain and limit the potential for Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian influence at U.S. ports. Representative McDowell’s bill will strengthen the Coast Guard’s ability to both go after drug traffickers and to respond to opioid overdoses. Legislation by Congressmen Nehls and Burchett will increase transparency at Amtrak and TVA, making more of their meetings and decision-making open to public scrutiny.  And the measure from Congressman Donalds honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass and his ties to the United States Capitol.”

“Today’s successful markup included several bipartisan bills to support American families, protect American businesses, and keep our communities safe,” said T&I Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA). “Ranking Member Salud Carbajal’s American Cargo for American Ships Act will strengthen the U.S. maritime industry by increasing the amount of cargo carried on ships owned and operated by Americans. Representative Lauren Underwood’s Baby Changing on Board Act will ensure parents have access to baby changing tables on all new Amtrak trains. Representative Scott Peters’ bill will improve cross-border water infrastructure and water quality work done by the International Boundary and Water Commission. I look forward to these bills being considered by the full House and thank my colleagues on the T&I Committee for their continued commitment to creating good-paying jobs and safer, cleaner, greener and more accessible infrastructure across the country.”

The Committee approved the following measures:

H.R. 2390, the Maritime Supply Chain Security Act – introduced by Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC). The bill strengthens security and operations at U.S. ports by clarifying that Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) funds can be used to replace port crane hardware and software of Chinese origin.

H.R. 2351, To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdose, and for other purposes – introduced by Rep. Addison McDowell (R-NC). The bill strengthens the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) ability to confront drug trafficking – including cases involving unmanned or autonomous vessels and instances in which drugs have been hidden onboard a vessel without the crew’s knowledge. The bill also requires an update to USCG policy to help the Service better respond to opioid overdoses on bases and in USCG operational environments.

H.R. 252, the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025 – introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA). The bill bolsters our national security by prohibiting certain foreign entities, including state-owned enterprises of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, from entering into contracts for the ownership, leasing, or operation of U.S. port facilities that are subject to security plans.

H.R. 2035, the American Cargo for American Ships Act – introduced by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA). The bipartisan bill supports the U.S. maritime industry by requiring that 100 percent of cargo procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation be transported on U.S.-owned, privately-operated commercial vessels.

H.R. 188, the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act – introduced by Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX). The bill increases transparency and accountability at Amtrak by applying the Government in the Sunshine Act’s federal open meetings requirements to meetings of Amtrak’s board of directors.

H.R. 248, the Baby Changing on Board Act – introduced by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL). The bipartisan bill requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible bathrooms on Amtrak-owned cars. This legislation will help parents better care for their young children when traveling by rail on Amtrak-owned trains.

H.R. 1373, the Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025 – introduced by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN).  The bipartisan bill increases transparency by requiring meetings of the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) – an independent government corporation – and committees and subcommittees of the TVA board to be open to the public.

H.R. 1948, To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes – introduced by Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA). The bipartisan bill allows the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) to accept funds from federal and non-federal partners to support water infrastructure projects.

H. Res. 137, Designating the House Press Gallery (Rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319 of the United States Capitol) as the “Frederick Douglass Press Gallery” – introduced by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL). The bipartisan bill redesignates the “House Press Gallery” in the U.S. Capitol in honor of Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave, writer, and abolitionist newspaper publisher and editor.

More information from today’s markup, including bill text and amendments approved, can be found here.