Sec. 2. Definitions
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In this Act: The term appropriate congressional committees means— the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. The term covered foreign trade partner means a country in the Western Hemisphere that has in effect a free trade agreement with the United States.
The term passenger vessel means a vessel that— is authorized to carry 149 or more passengers; has onboard sleeping facilities for each passenger; is on a voyage that embarks or disembarks passengers; and is not engaged in a coastwise voyage subject to chapter 105 of title 46, United States Code. The term prohibited property means any port, harbor, or marine terminal— that is located within the territory of a covered foreign trade partner; that is accessible only through land that is owned, held, or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a United States person; and if an agency or official of the government of the covered foreign trade partner has, on or after January 1, 2024— nationalized, forcibly limited, or expropriated the land described in subparagraph (B); repudiated or nullified any contract, permit, concession, easement, or similar authorization with a United States person related to that land; or taken any other action that has the effect of seizing ownership or control of that land.
The term relevant port infrastructure means the following infrastructure at a port or harbor: Conveyors and other equipment used to load or unload freight or passenger vessels. Roads and pathways used to load or unload freight or passenger vessels. Docks and piers used to load or unload freight or passenger vessels. Moorings, dolphins, or other structures used for anchoring freight or passenger vessels. Silos, domes, or other structures used for the storage of any good, ware, article, merchandise, or other freight.
Offices, facilities, and other buildings used for the administration and security of the port or harbor. The term United States includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. The term United States person means— a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or an entity not less than 50 percent of the ownership interest in which is owned by United States citizens.