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H.R. 524 (101st)

Truth in Consumer Auto Rental Act

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Introduced

19 January 1989

Last action

13 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]

Subjects

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Truth in Consumer Auto Rental Act - Requires automobile rental companies to disclose fully in the rental agreement each charge attached to the rental of the automobile and the total charge for the rental and to disclose such total cost prominently in any advertisement. Prohibits such companies from charging an amount in excess of that stated in the rental agreement or the advertisement. Requires such companies to arrange insurance for the automobile so that the rental customer will not be subject to any liability for damage to the automobile beyond a reasonable deductible fee. Sets forth enforcement provisions covering: (1) private civil actions; (2) civil penalties; and (3) injunctive actions by, and investigative and subpoena authority of, the Attorney General.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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