What does Preamble of Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To ensure secure transport of Department of Defense freight, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026.

What does CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR MOTOR CARRIERS TRANSPORTING of Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 10 of the United States Code by adding section 2631b. It establishes a certification requirement for motor carriers transporting Department of Defense (DoD) freight. No contract may be awarded or performed unless the covered carrier submits a certification. The certification must state the carrier is not owned or controlled by, nor has significant business relationships with, entities on the list of Chinese military companies. Carriers must also require the same certification from their subcontractors and owner-operators. Prime contractors must include this certification requirement in subcontracts and lease agreements. Carriers must maintain records of certifications for at least 5 years. Knowingly providing a false certification may result in suspension or debarment from DoD contracting and civil penalties. The Secretary of Defense must prescribe regulations to implement this section within 180 days of enactment.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY REGISTRY FOR MOTOR CARRIERS of Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry within Title 49 of the United States Code. The registry will list motor carriers approved to transport freight for the Department of Defense. The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, is tasked with establishing and maintaining the registry within one year of the chapter's enactment. Motor carriers seeking inclusion in the registry must hold valid operating authority, meet Department of Defense carrier qualification standards, undergo enhanced national security vetting, and submit to periodic revetting. The vetting process includes screening for relationships with entities on specific Department of Defense lists and verification of driver and personnel security standards. A streamlined application process will be established, coordinated with existing Department of Defense carrier approval systems. One year after enactment, motor carriers must be included in the registry to bid on or perform Department of Defense freight transportation contracts, subject to potential waivers by the Secretary of Defense for exigent circumstances.

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Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that motor carriers transporting Department of Defense freight certify they are not controlled by or have significant ties to Chinese military companies, with penalties for false certifications.
It establishes a Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry requiring motor carriers to meet enhanced national security vetting standards and periodic revetting to be eligible for Department of Defense freight contracts.
One year after enactment, motor carriers must be listed in the Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry to bid on or perform Department of Defense freight transportation contracts.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7924(In Committee)Official page

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