H.R. 5859 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting.
H.R. 5859 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 30, 2012, sponsored by Gregg Harper with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 30, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 112-252
What it does
Repeals the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) prescribe regulations to require passenger motor vehicle dealers to distribute to prospective buyers information comparing insurance costs for different makes and models of passenger motor vehicles based on damage susceptibility and crashworthiness. Declares any regulations promulgated pursuant to that requirement to have no force or effect.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregg Harper (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 30, 2012
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 31, 2012
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-252. (Jan 10, 2013)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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