House Bill 2460
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to improve access to motor vehicle information, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2460
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to require that each motor vehicle manufacturer provide the following information, with regard to a specific vehicle identification number:
- each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part name included within the vehicle, including a description, number (including any superceded and successor OEM part number), any other part identification number (such as a serial number) and distinguishing marking, and software of each part;
- build sheet information; and
- additional information as determined by DOT.
Each motor vehicle manufacturer shall provide access to such information on a website to the motor vehicle owner and any potential purchaser of the motor vehicle.
May 16, 2017
05/19/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
05/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:45 PM