Bills · HR 2653
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2653Foreign Trade and International Finance
Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
INTRO APR 3· LAST ACTION APR 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it increases transparency in the supply chain for virtually all goods entering the U.S. If this bill becomes law, it will be easier for anyone to track the movement of products, understand their origins, and see how they are classified for customs purposes, regardless of whether they arrive by sea, land, or air. This level of transparency could help identify unfair trade practices, monitor the flow of specific goods, and provide businesses with more complete market intelligence.
Without this bill, much of the detailed cargo information for vehicles and aircraft would remain private, making it harder to get a full picture of what is being imported and from where. This change could lead to better-informed decisions by consumers, businesses, and policymakers, as it provides a clearer window into international trade and the journeys products take to reach American shelves.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires vehicles and aircraft arriving in the United States to have a manifest, which is a detailed list of their cargo.
This expands existing requirements, which previously focused mainly on ships, ensuring all major transport methods provide cargo details.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that specific information from vessel, vehicle, and aircraft manifests be made publicly available.
This significantly increases transparency by opening up cargo details for all major modes of transport to public scrutiny.
PROVISION 03
Adds the Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading (a specific customs classification code) for each cargo item to the publicly disclosed information.
This provides a highly detailed description of the type of goods being imported, which was not previously public.
PROVISION 04
Includes the 'last country' through which cargo was transported as part of the public disclosure requirements.
This offers more insight into the transit routes and immediate origins of imported goods, beyond just the country of origin.
PROVISION 05
Defines 'aircraft' broadly to include civil, military, or public contrivances designed for air travel, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
This clarifies the scope of the bill, making sure all types of aircraft are subject to the new manifest and disclosure rules.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 4 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 3
Introduced in House
APR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2653
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionApr 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
House BillHR 2653Foreign Trade and International Finance
Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
8
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