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US HB7924
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elise Stefanik
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AI Summary
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Requires motor carriers transporting Department of Defense freight to certify they are not owned, controlled by, or have significant business relationships with entities on the DoD list of Chinese military companies
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Applies certification requirements to prime contractors, subcontractors, and owner-operators at all tiers, with records maintained for at least 5 years
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Establishes a "Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry" within 1 year, administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in coordination with DoD
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Registry eligibility requires valid FMCSA operating authority, enhanced national security vetting, driver security screening comparable to Transportation Worker Identification Credential standards, and revetting every 2 years
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Carriers providing false certifications face suspension or debarment from DoD contracting and civil penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001; Secretary of Defense may grant waivers for exigent circumstances
Legislative Description
Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/12/2026