To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the extent to which security operations at United States seaports are managed by nationals of foreign countries and other related matters.
Secure America Port Accountability Act of 2006 - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study, and report to Congress, on: (1) the extent to which security operations at U.S. seaports are managed by nationals of foreign countries; (2) any incident in which such foreign nationals have been charged with, or convicted of, a crime involving security operations at a U.S. seaport; (3) a review of U.S. contracts to manage or supply U.S. seaports, taking effect after December 31, 2001, with respect to the vulnerability of such seaports to threats to U.S. national security; and (4) a review of the vulnerability of the ten largest U.S. seaports to threats to the U.S. homeland security, including threats involving enemy infiltration, cargo shipping, and passenger safety, among others.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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