S 1882
109th Congress
Senate
Transportation and Public Works
Automobile tires
Commerce
Consumer education
Energy
Energy efficiency
Fuel consumption
Labeling
Quality of products
Standards
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for a national tire fuel efficiency program.
Introduced: October 18, 2005
Introduced by:
Schumer, Charles E.
Democratic
· New York
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 18, 2005
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Amends federal transportation law with respect to certain standards prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation establishing a uniform quality grading system for motor vehicle tires to help consumers make an informed choice when purchasing them. Requires such grading system to include standards for rating the fuel efficiency of passenger car and light truck tires.
Directs the Secretary to develop and carry out a national tire fuel efficiency program.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1