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SAFE CARS Act

USA117th CongressHR-2231| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2021
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Government buildings, facilities, and propertyMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityPublic contracts and procurementTransportation safety and security

SAFE CARS Act

USA117th CongressHR-2231| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2021
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.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityPublic contracts and procurementTransportation safety and security