Sens. Cassidy, Cortez Masto release draft customs modernization bill

Senate Finance Committee members Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) on Wednesday published a discussion draft of a bill they say would overhaul U.S. customs laws and called for feedback on the proposal before it is formally introduced. The “ Customs Facilitation Act of 2024 ” includes provisions aimed at updating import and export processes at the U.S. border, simplifying duty drawback procedures and streamlining data requirements and submissions, according to a one-page summary issued by Cassidy’s office...