Secure Our Ports Act of 2024

This bill prohibits U.S. port operators from entering contracts for ownership, leasing, or operation of ports covered by maritime security plans with entities owned by China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran - either directly or if any portion is owned by those countries. It applies to major U.S. ports managing international cargo and passenger traffic that require federal security plans under existing law. The law bans such contracts for all port facilities subject to these security requirements. This directly affects port authorities and private operators managing critical infrastructure under federal security mandates.