Bills · S 3376
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3376Transportation and Public Works
Cargo Security Innovation Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCargo theft is a significant problem across the United States, costing businesses billions of dollars each year. These losses don't just affect companies; they can lead to higher prices for consumers, disruptions in the supply chain, and sometimes even a shortage of certain goods. This bill is important because it creates a focused, national effort to find and test new ways to combat this specific type of crime, especially in high-risk areas like major shipping hubs.
If this bill becomes law, the pilot project will provide concrete data on which technologies and strategies are most effective at deterring cargo theft. This information could then be used to implement successful solutions nationwide, making the movement of goods safer, more reliable, and potentially more affordable. Without this bill, efforts to reduce cargo theft might continue to be fragmented, lacking a coordinated approach to evaluate and deploy innovative security measures, allowing theft to remain a persistent and costly issue.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must establish a pilot project to test advanced law enforcement and cargo security technologies.
This initiates a structured program to find effective solutions for a widespread and costly problem.
PROVISION 02
The TSA will designate up to six geographically and operationally diverse intermodal transportation hubs or rail yards with elevated cargo theft levels as pilot sites, with no more than one site per state.
Ensures that testing occurs in various real-world scenarios, providing comprehensive data on technology effectiveness.
PROVISION 03
The pilot project provides grants to eligible groups, consisting of private transportation entities and law enforcement, to deploy and evaluate these technologies.
Encourages collaboration and provides financial support for private and public sectors to work together on security improvements.
PROVISION 04
Technology used in the pilot project cannot be produced by a 'foreign entity of concern.'
Protects national security by preventing potentially hostile foreign involvement in critical transportation infrastructure.
PROVISION 05
The TSA Administrator must submit a report to Congress within two years on the project's effectiveness, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct an independent evaluation.
Ensures accountability, transparency, and provides essential data for future policy decisions on cargo security.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
142
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in Senate
DEC 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3376
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
Senate BillS 3376Transportation and Public Works
Cargo Security Innovation Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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