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HOUSE 2231117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

SAFE CARS Act

Last Action
3/26/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-26Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • 2021-03-26Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-26 (00)

Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2021 or the SAFE CARS Act

This bill restricts the sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles by federal agencies.

Specifically, if an agency has received notification that a motor vehicle or related equipment owned by the agency contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard, the agency may not sell or lease the vehicle unless specified steps are taken to remedy the defect or noncompliance or must notify the purchaser or individual leasing the vehicle.

The agency must make all reasonable efforts to prevent the use of such vehicle, subject to certain exceptions, until the defect or noncompliance has been remedied.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
  • JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
  • Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Subjects

  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Motor vehicles
  • Product safety and quality
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Transportation safety and security
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