S1551-118

Introduced

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 11, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill establishes Office of Consumer Protection Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (e)(1)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 7 and inserting 8; and in subparagraph (A). It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, and Transportation.

Who Benefits and How

Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes Office of Consumer Protection Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (e)(1)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 7 and inserting 8; and in subparagraph (A)...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill establishes Office of Consumer Protection Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (e)(1)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 7 and inserting 8; and in subparagraph (A).

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Environment, Transportation

Primary Purpose

The bill establishes Office of Consumer Protection Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (e)(1)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 7 and inserting 8; and in subparagraph (A).

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Environment Transportation

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 11, 2023

Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Welch, Mr. Luján, Mr. Fetterman, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environmental Groups Environment Transportation

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