S 1508 · 94th Congress · Commerce

Consumer Fuel Disclosure Act

Introduced 1975-04-23· Sponsored by Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1976-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Fuel Disclosure Act - Prohibits the shipment, transportation, or sale of gasoline in interstate commerce unless the octane rating is certified (1) to the resaler or distributor by the transferor; and (2) to the consumer by the resaler or distributor. Requires automobile manufacturers to disclose the octane or octanes of gasoline appropriate for use in the automobile to the purchaser. Imposes fines for violations of the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (1) to establish standard methods to measure octane and the purity of gasoline; (2) to conduct studies to determine the impact of various brands on deterioration of the automobile; and (3) to conduct spot tests to enforce the provisions of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats