Bill > S4077

This bill, titled 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 enhanced vetting and disclose certain affiliations. Specifically, it mandates that any motor carrier, subcontractor, or owner-operator transporting DoD cargo must certify that they are not owned or controlled by, nor have significant business relationships with, entities on a list of Chinese military companies or other foreign adversary entities designated by the Secretary of Defense. This certification requirement applies to all levels of contractors and subcontractors involved in DoD freight transport, and carriers must maintain records of these certifications for at least five years, with penalties for false certifications including suspension or debarment from DoD contracts and civil penalties. Furthermore, the bill establishes a "Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry" managed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in coordination with the DoD, which motor carriers must be included in to bid on or perform DoD freight transportation contracts, unless a waiver is granted for exigent circumstances. Inclusion in this registry requires valid operating authority, meeting DoD carrier qualification standards, undergoing enhanced national security vetting including screening for foreign adversary affiliations and ensuring personnel meet security standards, and periodic re-vetting every two years.

Military Affairs and Security

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