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Bill96th CongressFiled May 4, 1979Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 3949

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to require tire manufacturers, in certain circumstances, to provide public notice of tire defects.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 9, 1979)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #354 (380-9))

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require notice of a tire defect or lack of compliance with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards to be made by the manufacturer by first-class mail to the most recent purchaser known to the manufacturer, and by public notice if the Secretary of Transportation determines such public notice is necessary in the interests of motor vehicle safety.

Sets forth the criteria the Secretary must consider in reaching such a determination.

Permits the manufacturer to make the required notice by certified instead of first-class mail.

What just happenedOct 10, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12](R-NJ)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Oct 10, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Oct 9, 1979FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #354 (380-9).

  3. Oct 9, 1979Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #354 (380-9).

  4. Oct 9, 1979FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  5. Oct 9, 1979FloorH30000

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

  6. Sep 26, 1979CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-480.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  7. Sep 26, 1979Committee5000

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-480.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. May 4, 1979IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. May 4, 1979IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. May 4, 1979IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 9, 197936
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #354 (380-9))

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require notice of a tire defect or lack of compliance with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards to be made by the manufacturer by first-class mail to the most recent purchaser known to the manufacturer, and by public notice if the Secretary of Transportation determines such public notice is necessary in the interests of motor vehicle safety.

Sets forth the criteria the Secretary must consider in reaching such a determination.

Permits the manufacturer to make the required notice by certified instead of first-class mail.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 26, 197917
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-480)

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require notice of a tire defect or lack of compliance with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards to be made by the manufacturer by first-class mail to the most recent purchaser known to the manufacturer, and by public notice if the Secretary of Transportation determines such public notice is necessary in the interests of motor vehicle safety.

Sets forth the criteria the Secretary must consider in reaching such a determination.

Permits the manufacturer to make the required notice by certified instead of first-class mail.

Introduced in HouseMay 4, 197900

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to require public notice by manufacturers of tire defects should the Secretary determine that it is necessary in the interest of motor vehicle safety.