Bill · S. 1259· Senate(119-S-1259)
Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 4/2/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Manifest Modernization Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Tariff Act of 1930. It aims to require the public disclosure of specific information found in vehicle and aircraft manifests. The legislation changes how manifest information is shared to include more specific details regarding cargo. These changes apply to vessels, vehicles, and aircraft arriving in the United States. The new requirements take effect 30 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by requiring the public disclosure of cargo classification and origin details.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
Increased cargo transparency can help consumers and businesses understand supply chain movements.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+2
The bill mandates public disclosure of cargo details which increases information accessibility and transparency.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-1
Public disclosure of more detailed cargo information could reduce the privacy of shipment details.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency of Cargo Information: By amending subsection (c)(1), the bill requires that the subheading of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule under which cargo is classified be available for public disclosure. This provides more specific detail regarding what is being brought into the country (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Enhanced Tracking of Cargo Origins: The bill amends subparagraph (G) to require the disclosure of both the country of origin of the cargo and the last country through which the cargo was transported. This provides a more complete picture of a shipment's movement (Section 2(a)(2)(D)).
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Expanded Scope of Manifest Requirements: The bill ensures that manifests comply with requirements for vessels, vehicles, and aircraft arriving in the United States (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+1Improves Privacy Rights-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 4/2/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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