Priority for vessels of the United States
Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations › Title XXXVI — SHIPs for America › Subtitle D — Vessels of the United States in international commerce › Chapter 2 — Cargo preference
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(a) In general Part D of subtitle V of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 553 the following: 555 Priority for vessels of the United States Sec. 55501. Priority for vessels of the United States. 55501. Priority for vessels of the United States (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation may allow a vessel of the United States to be given priority at any port in the United States, ahead of a waiting vessel of a foreign country of concern (as defined in section 3604 of the SHIPS for America Act of 2026) or owned by a foreign entity of concern (as so defined). (b) Exception Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the Secretary of Transportation finds that it is in the national interest, the Secretary may eliminate the priority under this section at any port. The Secretary shall report to the appropriate committees of Congress, as defined in section 3604 of the SHIPS for America Act of 2026, by not later than 30 days after an action eliminating priority under this section.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of chapters for subtitle V of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 553 the following: 555. Priority for vessels of the United States 55501.