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Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act (SAFE Act)

This bill requires importers of record to have a physical location in the U.S. and pay duties directly from U.S. depository institutions.
Key points
Importers must have a physical location in the U.S., not just a mailbox or virtual address.
Individual importers must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
All customs duties and taxes must be paid electronically from a U.S.-authorized depository institution.
The minimum continuous import bond required is increased to $100,000.
Depository institutions must verify the identity of account holders under an anti-money-laundering customer identification program.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_4003
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2026-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_4003.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Importers must have a physical location in the U.S., not just a mailbox or virtual address.
  • Individual importers must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
  • All customs duties and taxes must be paid electronically from a U.S.-authorized depository institution.
  • The minimum continuous import bond required is increased to $100,000.
  • Depository institutions must verify the identity of account holders under an anti-money-laundering customer identification program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-21.

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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Economy Taxes Security