What does Preamble of HR 880 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The bill specifically addresses the shipping of household goods.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 880 do?

This bill is formally titled the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act.

What does ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF of HR 880 do?

This section amends 49 U.S. Code § 14914 to allow the Secretary to assess civil penalties for violations of part B of subtitle IV of title 49, or related regulations or orders, following notice and a hearing. The amendments redesignate subsections (b), (c), and (d) of § 14914 as (c), (d), and (e), respectively. The amendments insert language allowing the Secretary, alongside the Board, to act in subsections (c) and (d) of § 14914. This section also amends 49 U.S. Code § 501(b) by adding '5' and '311, 313' to a list of chapters.

What does STATE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT AND of HR 880 do?

This section amends title 49 of the United States Code. Amendments are made to subsections (h), (l), and a new subsection (m). The amendments pertain to the enforcement of Federal household goods statutes and regulations. The enforcement applies to interstate transportation by household goods motor carriers and brokers, and intrastate transportation if the state has compatible regulations. States have discretion regarding activities described in subsections (h)(3) and (l)(2)(J). Participation in these activities is not a condition on funds received under this section.

What does STATE RETENTION OF PENALTIES AND FINES. of HR 880 do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code. It adds a subsection (g) regarding penalties. The amendment stipulates that fines or penalties imposed on carriers or brokers in proceedings under Section 14711 are to be paid to and retained by the State that imposed them. This provision overrides any other law to the contrary.

What does REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. of HR 880 do?

This section amends various sections of Title 49 of the United States Code related to motor carrier, freight forwarder, and broker registration. It defines 'principal place of business' as a physical location where management reports to work, significant business relating to transportation occurs, and records are maintained. It defines 'specified entity' to include employers, persons, motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. The amendments require motor carriers to designate a principal place of business for registration. Freight forwarders and brokers are also now required to designate a principal place of business and disclose relationships involving common ownership, management, control, or familial ties within the preceding three years. The Secretary is authorized to withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke registration if a motor carrier fails to designate a valid principal place of business. Employers and persons seeking registration must designate a principal place of business.

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Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act — HR. 880

Last updated: 2/1/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Eleanor Norton (D-DC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill clarifies the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's authority regarding household goods shipping and allows the Secretary to assess civil penalties for violations of related regulations.
It enables states to use grant funds to enforce federal household goods statutes and regulations, including those pertaining to interstate and intrastate transportation, while maintaining discretion over specific enforcement activities.
The bill requires motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers to designate a principal place of business for registration and disclose related business relationships, with the Secretary authorized to take action against those who fail to comply.

119th Congressin committeeS. 337(In Committee)Official page

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