Fair Practices and Procedures in Automotive Products Act of 1985

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair Practices and Procedures in Automotive Products Act of 1985 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to conduct a study for the purpose of formulating a strategy to increase the domestic production of automotive products for sale and distribution in interstate commerce. Prohibits such strategy from including either deregulation or macroeconomic measures designed to stimulate general economic growth. Establishes within the Department of Transportation the United States Automobile Industry Advisory Council to assist in formulating the strategy. 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 ratio of added domestic value to production costs). Requires all vehicle manufacturers producing more than 100,000 motor vehicles per model year for sale in the United States to provide information to the Secretary for the purpose of administering this Act. Establishes penalties for a vehicle manufacturer who fails to meet the minimum domestic content ratio beginning with the first model year following January 1, 1985. Directs the Secretary and the Fed…