Bill > HR7924

This bill, the Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026, aims to enhance the security of Department of Defense (DoD) freight transportation by requiring motor carriers to undergo stricter vetting and disclose certain affiliations. Specifically, it mandates that any motor carrier, subcontractor, or owner-operator (referred to as a "covered carrier") seeking to transport DoD cargo must certify that they are not owned or controlled by, nor have significant business relationships with, entities identified on a list of Chinese military companies, or any other foreign adversary entity designated by the Secretary of Defense. This certification requirement, which must also be passed down to any subcontractors or owner-operators, is crucial for ensuring that sensitive military goods are not handled by companies with potential ties to adversarial nations. Furthermore, the bill establishes a "Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry" managed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in coordination with the DoD, which will list approved carriers for DoD freight. To be included in this registry, carriers must have valid operating authority, meet DoD qualification standards, undergo enhanced national security vetting, and have their personnel meet comparable security standards to programs like the Transportation Worker Identification Credential. After a year from the bill's enactment, only carriers listed on this registry will be eligible to bid on or perform DoD freight transportation contracts, though waivers may be granted in exigent circumstances. Penalties for knowingly providing false certifications include suspension or debarment from DoD contracting and civil penalties.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7924/all-info