HR 1283 · 108th Congress · Commerce

New Automobile Add-On Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act

Introduced 2003-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.(2003-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] New Automobile Add-On Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act - Requires each dealer to disclose to each consumer that purchases a new automobile: (1) a dealer add-on invoice; and (2) a dealer add-on warranty statement. Specifies the timing of such disclosures. States that dealer violation of this Act results in liability to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 or the total cost of the new automobile involved (including add-ons, taxes, and any other fees charged to the customer by the dealer), whichever is greater. Permits a private right of action by a consumer aggrieved by a violation of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats