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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration relating to the shipping of household goods, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JANUARY 30, 2025 Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Ms. DUCKWORTH) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Reported by Mr. CRUZ, without amendment A BILL A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration relating to the shipping of household goods, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act, aims to enhance consumer protections and clarify regulatory authority within the household goods shipping industry. It grants the Secretary of Transportation, specifically the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), clearer authority to assess civil penalties against individuals or entities that violate commercial regulations related to the transportation of goods. The bill also allows states to use federal grant funds for enforcing federal household goods statutes and regulations, both for interstate moves and for intrastate moves if state laws are compatible with federal rules, with states retaining any fines or penalties they impose. Furthermore, it introduces new registration requirements for motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders, mandating that they designate a "principal place of business" – a primary physical location where key business activities and management reporting occur – and disclose any relevant business relationships from the past three years to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the industry.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341. (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/337/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s337/BILLS-119s337rs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s337/BILLS-119s337is.pdf |
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