US House Committee Prepares for Cargo Theft Fight

Bill Would Direct $2 Million to Establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force

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Cargo theft increased 38% year-over-year in Q1. (Wannachai Phonnuan/Getty Images)

 

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee called for a new task force to fight cargo thefts in a funding bill report June 3.

The 2025 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill report includes language that would direct $2 million to establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force. The purpose of the task force will be to counter the sharp rise in cargo theft and broader supply chain fraud. This will be included in the nearly $65 billion being proposed for security programs.

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