Sail Only if Scanned Act of 2006

The Sail Only if Scanned Act of 2006 (H.R. 4899) would have required all shipping containers to undergo high-tech scanning and be secured with specialized seals before being loaded onto ships bound for the United States. This mandate applied to containers originating from foreign ports as well as those arriving directly. The bill aimed to enhance national security by ensuring that every piece of cargo entering the country was inspected for potential threats, such as explosives or illicit materials, before reaching American shores. While intended to bolster port safety, the practical impact would have involved significant changes to international shipping logistics and increased security oversight at global trade hubs.