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SAFER Transport Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8267 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
4
Latest action
Apr 15, 2026

What it does

The SAFER Transport Act aims to combat freight fraud and theft by establishing an advisory committee to provide recommendations, requiring a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice for information sharing, and phasing out MC numbers in favor of USDOT numbers for motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. It also amends registration requirements to deny or revoke registration for individuals or entities convicted of certain felonies related to motor carrier operations. The bill affects transportation industry stakeholders, including motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, railroads, ports, and law enforcement agencies, by…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 14, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 15, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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