Bill targets fraud and theft in freight trucking industry
In committeeH.R. 8267Latest action
Sponsor: Brad Knott · Representative · NC
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Official title: SAFER Transport Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The SAFER Transport Act adds new ID rules, criminal penalties, and work-authorization checks to fight fraud and theft in freight trucking.
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What does this do?
This bill creates new rules to reduce fraud and theft in the freight trucking industry. It phases out a separate trucking ID number over five years so all truckers, brokers, and forwarders use one government ID, and it makes submitting false information to get trucking authority a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison. It also bans foreign-based trucking companies and unauthorized workers from hauling cargo entirely within the United States.
Who does it affect?
These rules affect trucking companies, freight brokers, cargo shippers, and commercial driver's license applicants. Foreign dispatch services, federal agencies, and state licensing offices are also affected.
Why does it matter?
People convicted of serious crimes like theft, trafficking, or smuggling could lose or be denied their trucking registration. States would be required to check that non-citizen applicants for commercial driver's licenses are legally authorized to work in the U.S. before issuing a license.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 14, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.