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Discussion Draft of New Customs Modernization Legislation Released

The office of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., released a discussion draft of much-anticipated customs modernization legislation that CBP has been considering as part of its 21st Century Customs Framework, according to an email from the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America. The trade group said Cassidy is seeking input on the draft legislation, and provided a one-page fact sheet, draft legislation and a section-by-section discussion summary for review.

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A spokesman for Cassidy said this step is in the middle of the process and that he couldn't predict if a bill, revised after trade input, would be introduced in 2022.