S-794 : Became Public Law

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act of 2023 or the CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program that assesses whether allowing certain entities to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) would enhance port security, combat terrorism, prevent supply chain security breaches, or otherwise meet the goals of CTPAT.

Such entities are (1) non-asset-based third-party logistics providers that arrange international freight transportation and are licensed by the Department of Transportation; or (2) asset-based third-party logistics providers that facilitate cross-border activity, are licensed or bonded by specified federal agencies, and execute logistics services using their own warehousing assets and resources.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of CTPAT.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-10-01PresidentBecame Public Law No: 118-98.Library of Congress
2024-10-01PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2024-09-26FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5594)House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 794.House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5594-5595)House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorMr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2023-07-20FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2023-07-20FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2023-07-20FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2023-07-18FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2023-07-18FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3118; text: CR S3118)Senate
2023-05-11CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.Senate
2023-05-11CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-27.Senate
2023-03-29CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2023-03-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2023-03-14IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Foreign Trade and International Finance
See Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Congressional oversight
  • Customs enforcement
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human trafficking
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation safety and security

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