Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring the public disclosure of cargo classification and origin details.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Increased cargo transparency can help consumers and businesses understand supply chain movements.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill mandates public disclosure of cargo details which increases information accessibility and transparency.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring the public disclosure of cargo classification and origin details. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal requirements for the disclosure of manifest information. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Public disclosure of more detailed cargo information could reduce the privacy of shipment details.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Increased cargo transparency can help consumers and businesses understand supply chain movements.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill mandates public disclosure of cargo details which increases information accessibility and transparency.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Enhanced cargo disclosure and origin tracking can aid in monitoring goods entering the country.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Increased transparency in cargo manifests can provide competitive intelligence and market clarity.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Increased transparency in manifests provides more oversight for international trade and cargo movement.
- 4/2/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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