Bipartisan Bill for CTPAT Pilot for Logistics Companies Introduced
Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Tom Carper, D-Del., introduced a bill that would create a pilot program under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) for third party logistics providers. The bill is similar to one that was introduced last year in the House (see 2203010076).
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Cornyn said in a press release March 15: "In order for America to remain competitive in global markets, we must ensure our ports are open, efficient, and secure. This legislation would provide ways for trusted trading partners to expedite the transport of cargo important to Texas’ economy while protecting against illegal goods, national security threats, and unfair trade practices."
Carper said in the release: "The C-TPAT program has already proven successful in safely expediting the customs clearance process for trusted merchants. By expanding access to this program, we can reduce congestion at ports of entry while strengthening our national security -- a win-win!”
Up to 20 logistics providers could be in the pilot, both asset-based and non-asset-based.