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H.R. 2960 (107th)

To require inspection of all cargo on commercial trucks and vessels entering the United States.

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Introduced

25 September 2001

Last action

2 October 2001 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], GREG WALDEN, JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sam Graves, Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], STEVE CHABOT, Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], ED ROYCE, Rep. Kerns, Brian D. [R-IN-7]

Subjects

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Source updated

2 January 2025

Summary

Prohibits cargo transported by commercial motor vehicle (including cargo transported by vessel) from entering the United States from Canada or Mexico unless the Customs Service or other appropriate U.S. officer or employee has inspected such cargo to ensure that it complies with U.S. laws.

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Timeline

  1. 25 September 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 September 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 September 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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