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H.R. 1782 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

International Port Security Enforcement Act

H.R. 1782 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 24, 2023, sponsored by Carlos A. Gimenez with 12 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 24, 2023
Co-sponsors
12
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

International Port Security Enforcement Act This bill prohibits the Coast Guard from cooperating with a state sponsor of terrorism or foreign terrorist organization when assessing anti-terrorism security measures at a foreign port. It also requires the Coast Guard to apply sanctions to a port controlled by a state sponsor of terrorism.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 24, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (Mar 27, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1782 (118th Congress): International Port Security Enforcement…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-1782/international-port-security-enforcement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).