A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to combat freight fraud and theft, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 3950

119th Congress

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to combat freight fraud and theft, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Young

R - IN

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Summary

This bill aims to crack down on freight fraud and cargo theft, which costs the trucking and shipping industry billions of dollars annually. By strengthening federal oversight and penalties, it seeks to protect legitimate transportation businesses and ultimately help keep shipping costs down for consumers.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to combat freight fraud and theft, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to crack down on freight fraud and cargo theft, which costs the trucking and shipping industry billions of dollars annually. By strengthening federal oversight and penalties, it seeks to protect legitimate transportation businesses and ultimatel

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This bill aims to crack down on freight fraud and cargo theft, which costs the trucking and shipping industry billions of dollars annually. By strengthening federal oversight and penalties, it seeks to protect legitimate transportation businesses and ultimately help keep shipping costs down for consumers.

Bill Number: 3950
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to combat freight fraud and theft, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3950
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This bill aims to crack down on freight fraud and cargo theft, which costs the trucking and shipping industry billions of dollars annually. By strengthening federal oversight and penalties, it seeks to protect legitimate transportation businesses and ultimately help keep shipping costs down for cons

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to crack down on freight fraud and cargo theft, which costs the trucking and shipping industry billions of dollars annually. By strengthening federal oversight and penalties, it seeks to protect legitimate transportation businesses and ultimately help keep shipping costs down for consumers.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses the growing problem of freight fraud, where criminals pose as legitimate carriers to steal cargo shipments
Would establish stronger federal measures to combat organized cargo theft rings that target trucks, warehouses, and shipping facilities
Could help stabilize shipping costs by reducing losses that companies currently pass on to consumers through higher prices
Aims to protect small trucking companies and independent drivers who are often victims of fraud schemes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly benefit trucking companies, freight brokers, and logistics businesses that lose money to fraud and theft. Consumers could see indirect benefits through more stable shipping and product costs, as companies would face fewer losses from stolen cargo. Law enforcement agencies would gain additional tools to prosecute freight criminals and dismantle organized theft operations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3950, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to combat freight fraud and theft, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3950

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