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Container Missile Notification Act

12/29/2022, 6:05 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8267

Bill 117 HR 8267, also known as the Container Missile Notification Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing national security by requiring notification of the presence of missile containers in shipping containers entering the United States. The bill seeks to address the potential threat of missiles being smuggled into the country through shipping containers.

Under this legislation, shipping companies would be required to provide advance notification to US Customs and Border Protection if a shipping container contains a missile or missile components. This notification would allow authorities to take appropriate measures to prevent any potential security threats.

The bill also includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance with the notification requirements, in order to ensure that shipping companies adhere to the regulations set forth in the legislation. Overall, the Container Missile Notification Act aims to strengthen national security by increasing transparency and oversight of shipping containers entering the United States, particularly in regards to the potential threat of missiles being smuggled into the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 8267

Container Missile Notification Act

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to notify Congress if the intelligence community receives intelligence that Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea is deploying (or about to deploy) a missile launcher disguised as or concealed in a shipping container. Currently, ODNI is only required to notify Congress about intelligence that Russia is deploying the Club-K container missile system.

Current Status of Bill HR 8267

Bill HR 8267 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 1, 2022. Bill HR 8267 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 1, 2022.  Bill HR 8267's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). as of July 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8267

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8267

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8267

Container Missile Notification Act
Container Missile Notification Act
To amend the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to ensure that Congress is notified of the deployment or transfer of containerized missile systems by Russia, China, or Iran.

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