Bills · S 956
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 956Foreign Trade and International Finance
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION MAR 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to fix a common problem for businesses involved in international trade: the complexity and fragmentation of dealing with many different government agencies, each with its own requirements. Currently, businesses often face delays and significant administrative burdens trying to navigate varied rules and systems. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly streamline trade operations, making it easier and faster for legitimate goods to move across borders.
This could boost the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in the global market and improve the efficiency of supply chains, which affects the availability and cost of goods for everyday Americans. Without this bill, the current multi-agency approach would likely continue, potentially leading to ongoing inefficiencies, higher operational costs for businesses, and slower processing times at the border, which can impact the economy and consumer prices.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Border Interagency Executive Council to coordinate efforts among federal agencies involved in border management.
This creates a formal structure for agencies to work together, aiming to reduce redundancies and improve overall efficiency in trade processing and enforcement.
PROVISION 02
Requires the establishment of a "single window" system for processing import and export cargo, allowing businesses to submit all required data once.
This simplifies the submission process for businesses, reduces administrative burdens, and speeds up the clearance of goods at the border.
PROVISION 03
Calls for the continued modernization of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the primary system for commercial trade processing.
Upgrading ACE is crucial for supporting the single window system and enhancing the government's ability to process trade data efficiently and securely.
PROVISION 04
Simplifies drawback procedures and streamlines export processes, including how clerical errors in export data are handled.
These changes reduce complexity and potential penalties for businesses, encouraging compliance and making exporting more straightforward.
PROVISION 05
Requires improved transparency regarding data collection for trade enforcement and facilitation, including updates to websites and handbooks.
Increased transparency helps the trade community understand requirements better, fostering compliance and improving communication with customs officials.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
118
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 11
Introduced in Senate
MAR 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 956
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 11, 2025
Last actionMar 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025
Senate BillS 956Foreign Trade and International Finance
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 11, 2025
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READING
27 min
COSPONSORS
1
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