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PARTS Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4121| Senate 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Promoting Auto Recalls Toward Safety Act of 2020 or the PARTS Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Congressional oversightConsumer affairsGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementProduct safety and qualityState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

PARTS Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4121| Senate 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Promoting Auto Recalls Toward Safety Act of 2020 or the PARTS Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightConsumer affairsGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementProduct safety and qualityState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security