Manifest Modernization Act of 2025

This bill makes cargo information for vehicles and airplanes entering the U.S. public, similar to what’s already done for ships. It updates the law so manifests for vessels, vehicles, and aircraft must be available for public disclosure, and it clarifies that the manifest should show the cargo’s country of origin and the last country it passed through before arriving here.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Carriers bringing goods into the U.S. by ship, vehicle, or aircraft; people and companies that use shipping data (like importers, researchers, and watchdogs).
• What changes: Certain manifest details must be made public, and “aircraft” is clearly defined. The manifest must include the cargo’s country of origin and the last country it traveled through before reaching the U.S..
• When: The changes take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.