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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9483· 119th Congress

Clean Ports for Commerce Act

Sponsor
Hillary Scholten (D-MI)
Introduced
Jun 25, 2026
Last Action
Jun 25, 2026
Passage
8%
Introduced
Jun 25, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed summary not yet available—bill introduced June 25, 2026 and referred to House Transportation Committee.
  • Title suggests focus on environmental standards or emissions controls at U.S. ports.
  • Specific provisions, funding, and scope pending official CRS summary publication.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Port operators, shipping companies, and cargo handlers could face new compliance requirements or costs.
  • Coastal communities and air quality advocates may benefit from reduced port pollution.
  • Trade and logistics sectors may see operational changes depending on bill's regulatory scope.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in early stage: referred to House committee, no cosponsors yet, no hearing scheduled publicly.
  • Next step is committee review and potential markup; passage is unlikely without broader support.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House representative if ports or air quality matter to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 25, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Jun 25, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 25, 2026Introduced in House