Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States;

urges the President, Federal officials, and other relevant stakeholders to consider this importance in decisionmaking and promote policies that strengthen seaport-related infrastructure;

affirms the longstanding Federal partnership with ports as it relates to improvements to port-related infrastructure and its commitment to ensuring the safety of the United States ports and the communities in which they are located; and

expresses its gratitude to the millions of men and women who work at ports across the United States.