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US S4121

US S4121
PARTS Act of 2020 Promoting Auto Recalls Toward Safety Act of 2020


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Introduced
07/01/2020
In Committee
07/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a motor vehicle recall assistance program, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants and other assistance, including technical assistance, to states for use in notifying motor vehicle owners and lessees about open recalls on their motor vehicles. Additionally, the bill (1) sets forth additional notice requirements for manufacturers regarding motor vehicle or equipment defects and noncompliance with safety standards, and (2) requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to publish an annual scorecard on how effectively manufacturers are completing recalls.

AI Summary

This bill, the Promoting Auto Recalls Toward Safety (PARTS) Act of 2020, directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program that provides grants and other assistance to states to help them notify vehicle owners and lessees about open recalls on their vehicles during vehicle registration. The bill also sets additional notice requirements for manufacturers regarding vehicle defects and non-compliance with safety standards, and requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to publish an annual scorecard on how effectively manufacturers are completing recalls.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/01/2020)

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