S. 3061 (106th): International Consumer Safety Information Act

Introduced:
Sep 15, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Ashcroft [R-MO]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 15, 2000, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 15, 2000
Referred to Committee Sep 15, 2000
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Full Title

A bill to require the President to negotiate an international agreement governing the recall by manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects.

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Last updated Sep 15, 2000.
7 pages

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9/15/2000--Introduced.
International Consumer Safety Information Act - Directs the President to begin negotiations for an international agreement governing the dissemination of information about recalls by manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with safety-related defects. Sets forth certain criteria the President shall consider in negotiating such agreement.
Urges the President to designate the Secretary of Transportation as the competent authority in the United States with respect to foreign recalls of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment. Directs the Department of State to establish procedures by which U.S. embassies abroad will inform the Secretary immediately about an impending or announced recall of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.

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