House panel highlights cyber threats to U.S. ports following White House actions on securing cranes, new regulations

House Homeland Security members weighed in on the importance of securing U.S. ports against threats from China at a hearing today, featuring leaders from the Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security who discussed recent actions by the Biden administration through an executive order, a security directive and other measures.

“Today, we are here to discuss a matter of national urgency that strikes at the very heart of our nation's economic vitality and security: the integrity of our maritime infrastructure....