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CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023

Public Law 118-98 · S. 794 · 118th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Oct 1, 2024 · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)

Cosponsors (3): Sen. Thomas Carper,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

This act 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 act requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of CTPAT.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

3 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 2670 · became Public Law 118-31Related bill

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

  • H.R. 6876Related bill

    CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023

  • S. 2226Related bill

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.

  1. Oct 1, 2024Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 118-98.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Sep 26, 2024FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 23, 2024FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 794.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jul 20, 2023FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  10. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  11. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Jul 18, 2023FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  14. May 11, 2023CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-27.
  16. Mar 29, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  17. Mar 14, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  18. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 934SenateSen. John CornynR-TX· offered Jul 18, 2023Agreed to

    To specify that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the Act.

    Jul 18, 2023: Amendment SA 934 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.