What does Preamble of S 2725 do?

This bill aims to increase the criminal penalty for mail fraud involving misrepresentation of the country of origin. The bill proposes to terminate the authority to exclude countries from the requirement to transmit advance electronic information for 100 percent of mail shipments under the STOP Act of 2018. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2725 do?

This Act is formally titled the 'STOP Act 2.0'.

What does CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR MAIL FRAUD INVOLVING MISREPRESENTATION OF of S 2725 do?

This section amends Section 1341 of Title 18, United States Code, concerning mail fraud. It introduces a new subsection (b) addressing the misrepresentation of the country of origin of international mail shipments. A person violating mail fraud (subsection (a)) or conspiring to do so, and who knowingly misrepresents the country of origin in information required under section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, may face additional penalties. These additional penalties include fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The authority of the Department of Homeland Security for seizure and forfeiture, as outlined in section 592 of the Tariff Act of 1930, applies to international mail shipments described in this section.

What does TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY TO EXCLUDE COUNTRIES FROM REQUIREMENT of S 2725 do?

This section amends Section 343(a)(3)(K)(vi) of the Trade Act of 2002. The amendment adds a provision that terminates the authority to exclude a country from the requirement to transmit advance electronic information for 100 percent of mail shipments. This termination will occur five years after the enactment of the STOP Act 2.0.

What does ANNUAL REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH ADVANCE ELECTRONIC INFORMATION of S 2725 do?

This section amends section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report to congressional committees on compliance with section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002. The report must include updates on agreements with foreign postal operators, summaries of deliberations, and progress in transmitting required information. The report assesses the quality of received information and details actions to improve it, including estimates of missing, incomplete, or false information. It also includes an assessment of randomized tests of packages, disaggregated by postal and private carriers. The report must list countries excluded from the 100% advance information requirement and describe steps towards compliance. It summarizes policies of the Universal Postal Union affecting information transmission. The report will also summarize the use of technology to detect illicit substances and planned advancements. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, with a possible classified annex, and the unclassified portion may be publicly available.

What does PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. of S 2725 do?

This section concerns public-private partnerships. The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Postmaster General are authorized to enter into these partnerships. Partnerships may be formed with private parcel services or other private information technology entities. The purpose of these partnerships is to develop technology and processes for identifying information related to fentanyl, synthetic opioids, narcotics, psychoactive substances, and their precursors. This includes identifying the origin of parcels and shipping information.

What does INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION SHARING. of S 2725 do?

This section authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to share information with and receive information from allied foreign governments. The shared information may relate to shippers who have transported illicit fentanyl, synthetic opioids, narcotics, psychoactive substances, and precursors. Information sharing may also include best practices for detecting these substances, particularly those moving through the mail.

What does TRAINING OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICERS WITH of S 2725 do?

This section requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide training to CBP officers. The training focuses on detecting illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, psychoactive substances, and precursors. Training will cover detection equipment and trends in the transportation of these substances entering the United States.

What does EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STOP ACT OF 2018. of S 2725 do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress within one year of this Act's enactment. The report must evaluate the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018. The evaluation must identify potential risks related to the entry of illicit fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and other narcotics via mail. The report should analyze differences in compliance rates between the United States Postal Service and private carriers. The evaluation must assess the use of authority to exclude countries from advance information requirements for international mail. The report should consider whether the use of this exclusion authority should be decreased before it terminates.

What does SEVERABILITY. of S 2725 do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be in effect. The application of any provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is also subject to this severability principle.

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STOP Act 2.0 — S. 2725

Last updated: 9/4/2025 · Introduced: 9/4/2025

Author: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases criminal penalties, including potential imprisonment of up to 5 years and fines, for mail fraud involving the misrepresentation of a product's country of origin.
The bill terminates the authority to exclude countries from the requirement to provide advance electronic information for 100% of mail shipments five years after enactment.
It mandates annual reports to Congress detailing compliance with advance electronic information requirements, including assessments of data quality and progress with foreign postal operators.
The bill authorizes public-private partnerships to develop technology for identifying fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and related substances in mail shipments.
It allows for information sharing with allied foreign governments regarding shippers of illicit substances and best practices for detection.

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