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HR 880119th CongressIntroduced
Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 880 amends Title 49 to clarify FMCSA authority over household goods shipping, expands civil penalty assessment, and authorizes states to use grant funds for enforcement and consumer protection.
Key Points
- 1Revises §14914 to allow the Secretary to assess civil penalties.
- 2Adds state use of grant funds for enforcement and consumer protection.
- 3Requires states to retain penalties and fees.
- 4Expands registration requirements for freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers.
- 5Provides administrative assessment and state retention of penalties.
Impact Areas
FMCSA and its administrative officialsHousehold goods carriers, brokers, and freight forwardersState transportation agenciesConsumers shipping household goods
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