SAFER Transport Act

H.R. 8267 proposes to amend federal transportation laws to address the growing issues of fraud and theft in the freight industry. By modifying Title 49 of the United States Code, the legislation aims to provide law enforcement and regulatory agencies with better tools to combat criminal activities that disrupt the supply chain. If enacted, the bill would likely establish stricter oversight and penalties for those engaging in deceptive practices during the transport of goods.

For everyday citizens, this legislation aims to protect the integrity of the shipping process, which could lead to more reliable delivery of consumer goods and potentially lower costs by reducing the financial losses businesses face from stolen cargo. The bill has been referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Homeland Security for further review. As a standard piece of legislation, it would require approval from both chambers of Congress and a presidential signature to become law.