HR 1556 · 99th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to provide criminal penalties for manufacturers who fail to notify owners or purchasers of motor vehicle safety defects or of failures to comply with motor vehicle safety standards.

Introduced 1985-03-19· Sponsored by Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1985-03-26)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to impose criminal penalties upon manufacturers who fail to notify owners or purchasers of motor vehicle safety defects or failures to comply with motor vehicle safety standards.…

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Cosponsors (11)

11 Democrats
Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]CO
Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2]HI
Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]CA
Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44]CA
Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6]FL
Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]MA
Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]NY
Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32]NY