Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 117 HR 768, also known as the Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of suspicious shipments entering the United States. The bill proposes measures to prevent and respond to potentially dangerous shipments that may pose a threat to national security.

Under this legislation, the Department of Homeland Security would be required to establish a system for identifying and blocking suspicious shipments before they enter the country. This system would involve increased monitoring of shipments, as well as the implementation of reporting requirements for companies involved in the transportation of goods.

Additionally, the bill calls for the suspension of shipments that are deemed to be suspicious or potentially harmful. This would allow authorities to further investigate the contents of the shipment and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of the American public. Overall, the Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021 seeks to enhance the security measures in place to protect the United States from potential threats posed by suspicious shipments. By implementing stricter monitoring and reporting requirements, the bill aims to prevent dangerous goods from entering the country and posing a risk to national security.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 768

Introduced on
2021-02-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 117 HR 768, also known as the Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of suspicious shipments entering the United States. The bill proposes measures to prevent and respond to potentially dangerous shipments that may pose a threat to national security.

Under this legislation, the Department of Homeland Security would be required to establish a system for identifying and blocking suspicious shipments before they enter the country. This system would involve increased monitoring of shipments, as well as the implementation of reporting requirements for companies involved in the transportation of goods.

Additionally, the bill calls for the suspension of shipments that are deemed to be suspicious or potentially harmful. This would allow authorities to further investigate the contents of the shipment and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of the American public. Overall, the Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021 seeks to enhance the security measures in place to protect the United States from potential threats posed by suspicious shipments. By implementing stricter monitoring and reporting requirements, the bill aims to prevent dangerous goods from entering the country and posing a risk to national security.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the process for registrants to exercise due diligence upon discovering a suspicious order, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Crime prevention•
Criminal justice information and records•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Law enforcement officers•
Manufacturing•
Retail and wholesale trades

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action5/13/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.