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118-s-794118th Congress

CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023

Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]

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Summary

Creates a DHS pilot to test whether allowing certain third-party logistics firms into the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism will strengthen port and supply-chain security. The law defines two firm categories, sets participation limits, and requires DHS and Comptroller General reports on results and CTPAT effectiveness.

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  • Non-asset-based third-party logistics providers can be included if they arrange international freight and hold Department of Transportation licenses. No more than 10 firms in this category may participate.
  • Asset-based third-party logistics providers may participate if they facilitate cross-border activity, are licensed or bonded by the Federal Maritime Commission, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or the Department of Transportation, and operate their own warehousing assets. No more than 10 firms in this category may participate.
  • Participation is voluntary. DHS must publish a Federal Register notice within one year that sets pilot requirements, run the pilot for at least one year after that notice, and may terminate it within five years. DHS must report findings and recommendations to congressional committees within 180 days after termination.
  • The Comptroller General must deliver a report within one year assessing CTPAT effectiveness. That report must analyze security incidents in the prior five years, reasons for suspensions or removals, instances where active participants were involved in incidents, and offer recommendations to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • The law states no additional funds are authorized to carry out the pilot.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Pilot lets logistics firms join security program

The law creates a voluntary pilot run by Homeland Security. It tests adding certain third‑party logistics companies to the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. DHS must publish pilot rules in the Federal Register within one year of enactment. Up to 10 non‑asset‑based and up to 10 asset‑based firms can join, if they meet the notice requirements. The pilot runs at least one year after that notice and ends within five years. DHS must send Congress a report within 180 days after the pilot ends.

No new money for this pilot

The law does not authorize new funds for this Act. Agencies must use existing budgets or other appropriations to run the pilot and reports. This rule applies upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cornyn, John [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 3/14/2023

  • Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 3/15/2023

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 3/21/2023

Roll Call Votes

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