Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-31T21:06:12Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8505 Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2024, 9:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8505

Bill 118 hr 8505, also known as the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act, aims to protect consumers who are moving their household goods from one location to another. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of ensuring that consumers are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous moving companies.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring moving companies to provide consumers with written estimates of the cost of their services, as well as information about their rights and responsibilities. The bill also requires moving companies to disclose any additional fees or charges that may apply to the consumer's move.

Additionally, the bill requires moving companies to maintain accurate records of their transactions with consumers, including the weight of the goods being moved and the final cost of the services provided. This is intended to prevent moving companies from overcharging consumers or engaging in other deceptive practices. Overall, the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act is designed to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and honestly by moving companies. By requiring moving companies to provide transparent pricing and information to consumers, the bill aims to protect consumers from being taken advantage of during the moving process.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8505

Bill HR 8505 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8505 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8505's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 765. as of December 19, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8505

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Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsLicensing and registrationsMotor carriers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8505

Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection ActHousehold Goods Shipping Consumer Protection ActTo amend title 49, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to assess penalties for violations of laws and regulations relating to the shipping of household goods, and for other purposes.

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