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Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 768
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.
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 768
Bill HR 768 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since May 13, 2021. Bill HR 768 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2021. Bill HR 768's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 13, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 768
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 768
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Crime prevention
- Criminal justice information and records
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Law enforcement officers
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale trades
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 768
Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021
Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021
Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the process for registrants to exercise due diligence upon discovering a suspicious order, and for other purposes.
Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 768
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