HR 2830 · 97th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

A bill to impose restrictions on any extension of credit which is made by an person for the purpose of financing the purchase of an automobile which is principally assembled in Japan.

Introduced 1981-03-25· Sponsored by Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17]· 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 Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.(1981-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits extensions of credit for purchasing an automobile principally assembled in Japan from being: (1) in a principal amount which is greater than 85 percent of the purchase price; or (2) made for more than 25 months. Imposes a civil penalty for violation of such prohibition. Authorizes the Attorney General to sue for such penalty. Authorizes the President to recommend to Congress that such credit restriction be extended to other foreign countries.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat