HR 5133 · 97th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act

Introduced 1981-12-08· Sponsored by Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1982-12-17)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1982-12-15
Yea 215Nay 188
PassedHouse · 1982-12-15
Yea 215Nay 188

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act - Title I: Domestic Content Requirements for Motor Vehicles - Sets forth for all motor vehicle manufacturers which produce over 100,000 motor vehicles for ultimate retail sale in the United States "minimum domestic content ratios" (the domestic value, including labor and parts, of the manufacturer's production costs of all automotive products sold in the United States). Requires all vehicle manufacturers producing more than 50,000 motor vehicles for sale in the United States to provide information to the Secretary of Transportation for the purpose of administering this requirement. Authorizes the imposition of import restrictions on manufacturers violating such standards. Title II: Unfair and Deceptive Practices by Vehicle Manufacturers - Defines as an unfair method of competition and deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act the refusal of any vehicle manufacturer to determine whether parts produced in the United States by a parts manufacturer satisfy reasonable replacement part standards established by the vehicle manufacturer. Grants the Federal Trade Commission rulemaking authority to administer this title.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican