S 2538 · 93th Congress · Housing and Community Development

National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act

Introduced 1973-10-04· Sponsored by Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]· 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: Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.(1973-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act - Sets forth the purpose of this Act and definitions of terms used in the Act. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish by order appropriate Federal mobile home safety standards. Provides that in prescribing standards under this Act, the Secretary shall: (1) consider relevant available mobile home safety data; (2) consult with such State or interstate agencies (including legislative committees); (3) consider whether any such proposed standard is reasonable for the particular type of mobile home for which it is prescribed; (4) considered whether any such standard increases the cost of the mobile home substantially beyond the value of expected benefits to the public; and (5) consider the extent to which any such standard will contribute to carrying out the purpose of this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish a National Mobile Home Advisory Council. Specifies the composition of such Council and their rates of compensation. Provides for judicial review of any order regarding Federal mobile home construction and safety standards. States that whenever any manufacturer is opposed to action taken by th…

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4 Democrats