S 3061 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

International Consumer Safety Information Act

Introduced 2000-09-15· Sponsored by Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(2000-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Consumer Safety Information Act - Directs the President to begin negotiations for an international agreement governing the dissemination of information about recalls by manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects. Sets forth certain criteria the President shall consider in negotiating such agreement. Urges the President to designate the Secretary of Transportation as the competent authority in the United States with respect to foreign recalls of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment. Directs the Department of State to establish procedures by which U.S. embassies abroad will inform the Secretary immediately about an impending or announced recall of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.…

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