Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act

This bill would let the Secretary of Homeland Security give grants to State, Tribal, and local governments and not-for-profit, member-owned utilities for infrastructure that supports land ports of entry. Eligible projects include transportation, water, wastewater, telecommunications, electric, and gas projects tied to a port or located within 25 miles of one. Recipients would generally have to pay at least 30 percent of project costs from non-Federal sources, but this match could be reduced or waived for rural areas or for homeland security reasons. The Secretary could also reimburse up to 70 percent of costs for eligible projects paid for on or after November 15, 2021. The bill authorizes such sums as may be necessary each fiscal year for the program.

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Sponsors

• Ruben Gallego Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors