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Sec. 3511 · H.R. 3838

Clarification regarding use of port infrastructure development program funds to replace Chinese port crane hardware or software

Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations › Title XXXV — Maritime Administration › Subtitle B — Maritime Infrastructure

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Committee version · Sec. 3511

Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking including projects to improve port resilience; and inserting including—; and (2) by adding at the end the following new items: (aa) projects to improve port resilience; and (bb) projects to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes (including hardware and software) that— (AA) were installed or provided by the People's Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People's Republic of China; or (BB) are maintained, controlled, or sponsored by the People's Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People's Republic of China;.

•HR 3838 RHSEC. 3511
Passed the House · Sec. 3511

Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking including projects to improve port resilience; and inserting including—; and (2) by adding at the end the following new items: (aa) projects to improve port resilience; and (bb) projects to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes (including hardware and software) that— (AA) were installed or provided by the People's Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People's Republic of China; or (BB) are maintained, controlled, or sponsored by the People's Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People's Republic of China;.

•HR 3838 EHSEC. 3511

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