S-1416 : Still Just a Bill

Promoting Auto Recalls Toward Safety Act of 2021 or the PARTS Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants and other assistance, including technical assistance, to states for use in notifying motor vehicle owners and lessees about open recalls on their motor vehicles.

Additionally, the bill (1) sets forth additional notice requirements for manufacturers regarding motor vehicle or equipment defects and noncompliance with safety standards, and (2) requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to publish an annual scorecard on how effectively manufacturers are completing recalls.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-04-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Government information and archives
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Performance measurement
  • Product safety and quality
  • State and local government operations
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Transportation safety and security

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