Sec. 165. Next-generation shipping
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The Secretary of State is authorized to carry out the following activities to support the development of next-generation shipping corridors or green shipping corridors: Conduct analysis to determine United States priorities for cooperation with partner countries on next-generation shipping corridors or green shipping corridors. Support research and development initiatives and technical assistance, as appropriate, in the following areas: Next-generation port design, engineering, and architecture.
Hydrogen fuel production and hydrogen fuel storage and utilization capacities at ports. Commercial-scale high-speed electric vehicle trucking fleet charging infrastructure. Logistics and shipping corridor planning. Hydrogen pipelines. Liquid hydrogen power vessels, and other next-generation marine propulsion systems, design and manufacturing, including both new vessels and retrofit and refurbishment of existing vessels. Support private sector investment in next-generation shipping infrastructure in partner countries with strong or emerging commercial ties with the United States that— are strategically or centrally located markets in international commerce; or face growing or concerning financial entanglements with malign foreign governments.
In carrying out activities authorized under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall ensure that all activities align with the national security interests of the United States and the purposes of the Strategic Ports Initiative authorized pursuant to section 164. The United States shall use its voice, vote, and influence in the International Maritime Organization to– counter any attempts by the PRC or other strategic competitors to advance or advocate for policies, regulations, or technical standards that unfairly benefit particular countries and their domestic industries and products to the detriment of free and fair markets; advocate for the adoption of next-generation shipping industry technologies and infrastructure standards, policies, regulations and cooperation initiatives that advance United States national and economic security interests; participate in the International Maritime Organization’s global technical cooperation projects to support growing the capacity of parties to develop and modernize global shipping industries technologies and infrastructure; and represent the interests of United States stakeholders impacted by International Maritime Organization initiatives.
Prior to providing funding for activities to support the establishment and development of next-generation shipping corridors or green shipping corridors, the Department of State shall obtain commitments from participating countries in the following areas: Prohibiting exclusivity or preferences for specific international shipping routes, including exclusive access for specific vessels, fleets, or maritime shipping companies of the PRC. Preventing the sale, lease, or operational control of port operations, or any subsidiary operations, including security, communications and information technology, or energy suppliers to entities owned or controlled by the PRC.
Prohibiting the use of, or contracts with communications, survey, and logistics management providers owned or controlled by the PRC. Maintaining transparent and accountable security operations that are not contracted to entities owned or controlled by the PRC. Ensuring that ports do not serve as ports of call for PRC military or research vessels. Ensuring that ports are operated in a transparent and accountable manner, consistent with domestic and applicable international law.
There is authorized to be appropriated $120,000,000 over the next three fiscal years to carry out activities under this section.