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Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act
4/16/2024, 1:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 4053
Bill 118 s 4053, also known as the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of safety recalls on used cars that have not been repaired.
The bill would require car dealers to check for any open safety recalls on used cars before selling them to consumers. If a recall is found, the dealer would be required to repair the issue before selling the car. This is aimed at ensuring that consumers are not unknowingly purchasing cars with potentially dangerous defects.
Additionally, the bill would establish a database that consumers can access to check for any open safety recalls on a specific vehicle. This would provide consumers with more information and help them make informed decisions when purchasing a used car. Overall, the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act aims to improve consumer safety by addressing the issue of unrepaired safety recalls on used cars. It is currently being debated in Congress and may potentially become law in the future.
The bill would require car dealers to check for any open safety recalls on used cars before selling them to consumers. If a recall is found, the dealer would be required to repair the issue before selling the car. This is aimed at ensuring that consumers are not unknowingly purchasing cars with potentially dangerous defects.
Additionally, the bill would establish a database that consumers can access to check for any open safety recalls on a specific vehicle. This would provide consumers with more information and help them make informed decisions when purchasing a used car. Overall, the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act aims to improve consumer safety by addressing the issue of unrepaired safety recalls on used cars. It is currently being debated in Congress and may potentially become law in the future.
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Current Status of Bill S 4053
Bill S 4053 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2024. Bill S 4053 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2024. Bill S 4053's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 22, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4053
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4053
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4053
Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act
Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act
A bill to prohibit the sale, lease, or loan of used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers by auto dealers.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4053
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