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H.R. 8267: SAFER Transport Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

What it does

One of the broadest congressional efforts aimed specifically at freight fraud. The legislation addresses FMCSA registration security, fraud detection, motor-carrier identification, CDL and training-provider oversight, enforcement and coordination among agencies responsible for combating freight fraud and cargo theft.

Full title: To amend title 49, United States Code, to combat freight fraud and theft, and for other purposes.

Action history
  • April 15, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  • April 14, 2026Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
  • April 14, 2026Introduced in House