HR 6076 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Motor Vehicle Safety Amendments of 1984

Introduced 1984-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1984-08-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Vehicle Safety Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to prohibit the registration or licensing of motor vehicles when the ownership is transferred in interstate commerce unless: (1) the application for a new certificate of title is accompanied by the prior owner's most recent registration card and title; and (2) the new certificate of title is printed in a specified manner indicating the odometer mileage. Increases the criminal penalty for violations of odometer requirements from one to three years maximum imprisonment. Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize a tire dealer or distributor whose business is not owned or controlled by a tire manufacturer to elect to be subject to tire registration requirements. Revises the restrictions on certain imported vehicles that do not conform to Federal standards. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to exempt certain motor vehicles or equipment from such restrictions for purposes of research, investigation, study, demonstration, training, national security, or completion in the United States of an incomplete foreign-built vehicle or equipment item. Proh…

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Cosponsors (13)

11 Democrats2 Republicans