WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, legislation led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA) to protect U.S. ports and shippers from the Chinese Communist Party’s influence passed the U.S. House overwhelmingly.

The bill prohibits U.S. ports from using Chinese state-sponsored LOGINK software, allows the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to investigate foreign shipping exchanges like the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to preempt improper business practices, and authorizes the FMC to streamline data standards for maritime freight logistics.

Johnson and Garamendi introduced the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act in March 2023 to build upon the foundation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), which became law in June 2022.

“House passage of OSRA 2.0 gets us one step closer to further securing our ocean shipping supply chains,” said Johnson. “The FMC needs authority to crack down on China’s unfair shipping practices. I hope the Senate considers our bill soon.”