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Protecting Personal Data in Shipping Records: Removing SSNs and Passport Numbers

This law strengthens privacy by requiring the removal of sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers and passport numbers, from publicly available shipping manifests. This change reduces the risk of identity theft for individuals whose data might appear in these records. The new rules take effect 30 days after the law is passed.
Key points
Mandatory removal of Social Security numbers and passport numbers from public shipping manifests.
Increased protection against identity theft by limiting public access to sensitive data in customs documents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_758
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_758.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory removal of Social Security numbers and passport numbers from public shipping manifests.
  • Increased protection against identity theft by limiting public access to sensitive data in customs documents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S750; text: CR S750)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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