CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-6826
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Customs enforcement
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Human trafficking
Public-private cooperation
Smuggling and trafficking
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2022 or the CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 

2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program that assesses whether allowing certain entities to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) would enhance port security, combat terrorism, prevent supply chain security breaches, or otherwise satisfy the goals of CTPAT.
 
Such entities are (1) non-asset-based third-party logistics providers that arrange international freight transportation and are licensed or bonded by specified federal agencies; or (2) asset-based third-party logistics providers that facilitate cross-border activity, are licensed or bonded by specified federal agencies, and execute logistics services using their own warehousing assets and resources.
 
The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of CTPAT.

action_date: 2022-05-24
text: 

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2022 or the CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 

2022

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program that assesses whether allowing certain entities to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) would enhance port security, combat terrorism, prevent supply chain security breaches, or otherwise satisfy the goals of CTPAT.
 
Such entities are (1) non-asset-based third-party logistics providers that arrange international freight transportation and are licensed or bonded by specified federal agencies; or (2) asset-based third-party logistics providers that facilitate cross-border activity, are licensed or bonded by specified federal agencies, and execute logistics services using their own warehousing assets and resources.
 
The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of CTPAT.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-338.
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-338.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-03-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House