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Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

H.R. 8505 Rep. Eleanor Norton (D-DC) In committee
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  1. Introduced May 22
  2. Committee May 22
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, May 22, 2024Next: House vote
678d ago Dec 19, 2024: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 765.
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Summary

This bill expands the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to assess civil penalties for violations of household goods shipping laws and regulations, and makes related changes to registration and enforcement. Sec. 2, Administrative assessment of civil penalties: The Secretary of Transportation is given authority to assess civil penalties after notice and hearing for violations of commercial regulations related to household goods shipping, and the bill applies certain enforcement provisions to the Secretary. Sec. 3, State use of grant funds for enforcement: States may use federal grant funds to enforce federal household goods laws for interstate and intrastate transportation, but this is optional and not a condition for receiving funds. Sec. 4, State retention of penalties: Any fine or penalty imposed on a carrier or broker in a state proceeding shall be paid to and retained by that state. Sec. 5, Registration requirements: The bill defines 'principal place of business' as a single physical location where management reports, business is conducted, and records are kept. Motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers must designate a principal place of business and disclose certain relationships with other entities from the prior three years. The Secretary may withhold, suspend, or revoke registration for failing to designate a valid principal place of business.

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