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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect from public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in manifests.
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6881
Bill 117 hr 6881, also known as the Protecting Personally Identifiable Information Act, aims to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 in order to safeguard individuals' personal information that is included in manifests. Manifests are documents that provide detailed information about goods being imported or exported, including the names and addresses of individuals involved in the transaction.
The bill seeks to prevent the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in these manifests, in order to protect individuals' privacy and prevent potential misuse of this sensitive information. By amending the Tariff Act of 1930, the bill aims to ensure that individuals' personal information is not made available to the public without their consent.
Overall, the Protecting Personally Identifiable Information Act is designed to enhance privacy protections for individuals whose personal information is included in manifests, and to prevent unauthorized disclosure of this information. It underscores the importance of safeguarding personal data in the context of international trade, and aims to strengthen privacy protections for individuals involved in import and export transactions.
The bill seeks to prevent the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in these manifests, in order to protect individuals' privacy and prevent potential misuse of this sensitive information. By amending the Tariff Act of 1930, the bill aims to ensure that individuals' personal information is not made available to the public without their consent.
Overall, the Protecting Personally Identifiable Information Act is designed to enhance privacy protections for individuals whose personal information is included in manifests, and to prevent unauthorized disclosure of this information. It underscores the importance of safeguarding personal data in the context of international trade, and aims to strengthen privacy protections for individuals involved in import and export transactions.
Congressional Summary of HR 6881
This bill revises requirements regarding the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the manifest of vessels or aircraft entering a U.S. port or place. Specifically, the bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove such information, including Social Security numbers and passport numbers, from a manifest signed and transmitted to CBP before it is accessible by the public.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6881
Bill HR 6881 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2022. Bill HR 6881 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2022. Bill HR 6881's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6881
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6881
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6881
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect from public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in manifests.
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect from public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in manifests.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6881
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