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Legislation to Kill Double Brokering Hits Senate Floor

The Senate has placed the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act on its calendar, restoring the FMCSA’s authority to levy civil penalties for unauthorized brokerage activities after a 2019 court decision stripped that power. The bill mandates a physical business address for carriers and brokers and requires disclosure of any common ownership, management or familial ties within the past three years, targeting entities that re‑brand to evade safety records or debts. It also lets states retain penalties collected under federal statutes, strengthening local enforcement. A companion House bill, CORCA, creates a DHS‑led National Coordination Center to combat cargo theft, with FMCSA as a partner.