HR 10473 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Cargo Security Act

Introduced 1975-10-30· Sponsored by Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1975-10-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cargo Security Act - Establishes a program of coordinated Federal regulation designed to assure maximum security and safety of property moving in interstate and foreign commerce. Title I: Cargo Security For Property Being Transported in Interstate and Foreign Commerce - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish such regulations as he deems necessary to assure the security and safety of property under the control of any carrier while being transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Sets forth a maximum civil penalty of $10,000 for each violation of this title. Directs that any order of the Secretary assessing a civil penalty shall be subject to review by the United States Courts of Appeals. Provides that the United States district courts shall have jurisdiction to restrain violations of or to enforce regulations established under this Act. Requires the Secretary to annually submit to Congress reports recommending legislation as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Title II: - Customs Port Security - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue by regulation such security and safety measures as he deems necessary to protect and safeg…

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