Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 6, 2000)
Amends Federal transportation law to require a manufacturer, not later than 48 hours after determining, or learning that a government of a foreign country has determined, that a foreign motor vehicle product contains a defect that could be related to motor vehicle safety, to report such determination to the Secretary of Transportation. Sets forth similar requirements with respect to the reporting of possible defects in such vehicle or equipment that have resulted in a significant number of serious injuries or fatalities in a foreign country. Sets forth both criminal and civil penalties for manufacturers of foreign motor vehicle products who falsify information with respect to, or otherwise violate, the reporting requirements contained in this Act.
What just happenedSep 6, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8113)
Who’s behind it
- Sep 6, 2000IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8113)
Judiciary Committee - Sep 6, 2000IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8112-8114)
- Sep 6, 2000IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate