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HR 1118 105th Congress House

Rental Car Fairness Act of 1997

Official title: To prohibit a rental car company from imposing a fee based upon the residence of a renter.

Introduced: March 18, 1997 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Commerce AutomobilesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil rights enforcementDiscrimination
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FeesFines (Penalties)LawLease and rental servicesMotor vehiclesRestrictive trade practicesTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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Became law
Apr 4, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Mar 18, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 18, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 4, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rental Car Fairness Act of 1997 - Prohibits a rental car company from imposing a fee based on the residence of the renter. Mandates a civil monetary penalty for violations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1118: Rental Car Fairness Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1118/
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"H.R. 1118: Rental Car Fairness Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1118/.
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H.R. 1118, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1118/.
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