National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Authorizations Act
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 1159 passed in lieu.
(Measure passed House, amended) National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Authorizations Act - =Title I: Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety= - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations of $48,500,000 for fiscal year 1980. Stipulates that no funds be used to enforce or otherwise administer any standard or regulation which requires any passenger to be equipped with an occupant restraint system unless such standard also permits a purchaser to select any occupant restraint system which would comply with the active seat belt systems' requirements. =Title II: Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings= - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize appropriations for the following: (1) $400,000 for fiscal year 1980 for bumper standards; (2) $2,400,000 for fiscal year 1980 for automobile consumer information study; (3) $1,400,000 for fiscal year 1980 for diagnostic inspection demonstration projects; and (4) $300,000 for fiscal year 1980 for odometer requirements. =Title III: Congressional Veto of Rules= - Sets forth the procedures for congressional approval or veto of any rules promulgated with funds or relating to the use of funds appropriated under this Act.
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Measure laid on table in House, S. 1159 passed in lieu.
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The record's latest action, on December 19, 1979: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1159 passed in lieu.
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In the 96th Congress (1979-80), 613 of the 12,581 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 4.9 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
HARLEY STAGGERS (D-WV) introduced it on March 1, 1979. No cosponsors are recorded.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on March 1, 1979, 17407 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 17114 days ago, on December 19, 1979.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 1159 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action