S.3376

Cargo Security Innovation Act establishes a pilot project to evaluate advanced technologies for combating cargo theft.

The Cargo Security Innovation Act mandates the Transportation Security Administration to set up a pilot project aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of advanced technologies in preventing cargo theft. The project will designate up to six intermodal transportation hubs or rail yards as pilot sites, ensuring geographic and operational diversity. The Administrator must prohibit the use of technologies produced by foreign entities of concern. Eligible consortia, which can include private transportation entities and law enforcement, can apply for grants to deploy and evaluate these technologies.