To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.
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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
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
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Welch, Mr. Luján, Mr. Fetterman, …
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