Manifest Modernization Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-12T02:53:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2653 Manifest Modernization Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/12/2025, 2:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2653

Bill 119 HR 2653, also known as the "Public Disclosure of Vehicle and Aircraft Manifest Information Act," aims to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to mandate the public disclosure of specific information regarding vehicles and aircraft entering the United States.

The bill requires that certain details from the manifest of vehicles and aircraft, such as the type of vehicle or aircraft, the country of origin, and the contents of the vehicle or aircraft, be made available to the public. This information is currently collected by US Customs and Border Protection but is not readily accessible to the public.

Proponents of the bill argue that increased transparency in this area will help to prevent illegal activities such as smuggling and trafficking. By making this information public, it will also allow for greater oversight and accountability of the goods being transported into the country. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential security risks of disclosing this information, as it could potentially be used by malicious actors to target specific vehicles or aircraft. They also argue that the additional administrative burden of making this information public could be costly and time-consuming for Customs and Border Protection. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2653 seeks to strike a balance between transparency and security in the transportation of vehicles and aircraft into the United States. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what potential impacts it may have on border security and trade.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 2653

Bill HR 2653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2653 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2653's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2653

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2653

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2653

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the public disclosure of certain vehicle and aircraft manifest information.To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the public disclosure of certain vehicle and aircraft manifest information.

Start holding our government accountable!