TSA tests cargo theft tech at 6 hubs; private carriers get federal funding
S. 3376 — Cargo Security Innovation Act · Filed by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill creates a pilot program where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will work with private transportation companies, rail police, and local law enforcement to test advanced cargo security technologies at up to 6 major transportation hubs and rail yards across the country. The TSA will award grants to consortia of these partners to deploy and evaluate technologies designed to reduce cargo theft, with a requirement that no foreign-made technology be used and a 3-year sunset for each site.
Why we flagged it
The bill establishes a time-limited, evidence-based pilot to test cargo security technologies at transportation hubs. It is fundamentally a public safety measure addressing cargo theft, not a permanent regulatory change or industry subsidy.
What the text implies
- The bill does not specify funding amounts, leaving the actual cost to taxpayers unclear. The phrase 'providing grants to eligible consortia' appears without a budget cap or authorization level.
- Private transportation companies (motor carriers, rail operators, air carriers) will gain access to federally-funded security technology and data integration, potentially creating competitive advantage for participating firms over non-participants.
The full analysis lists 5 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
motor carriers and trucking companies; rail operators and freight railroads; air cargo carriers