Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988

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Introduced

8 June 1987

Last action

31 October 1988 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-562.

Summary

Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1987 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to repeal the authority of the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Treasury to permit the temporary importation of vehicles that do not conform to Federal safety standards. Revises procedures under which certain imported vehicles that do not conform to Federal standards are allowed into the United States upon the importer's compliance with conditions imposed by the Secretary regarding: (1) Federal motor vehicle safety standards; (2) recordkeeping and inspection of records and facilities relating to imported nonconforming vehicles; (3) inspection of non-conforming imported vehicles to ensure compliance with Federal motor vehicle safety standards; (4) payment by registered importers of non-conforming vehicles of a fee to cover the administrative expenses of the Federal compliance program; and (5) the furnishing of evidence by a registered importer of sufficient financial responsibility to meet obligations relating to discovery, notification, and remedy of motor vehicle defects. Allows any individual (not just registered importers) to import non-conforming foreign motor vehicles if such import is for personal use and not intended for resale at the time of importation, and if the individual posts bond and complies with other terms and conditions determined by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to require that such vehicles be brought into conformity with the Federal safety standards by a registered importer. Makes the restrictions against non-conforming imported automobiles inapplicable to vehicles imported on a temporary basis for personal use (and not for resale) by any individual who: (1) is a member of the personnel of a foreign government on assignment in the United States for whom the Secretary of State has authorized free entry of motor vehicles; (2) is a member of the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the United States; or (3) is a member of the secretariat of a public international organization so designated under the International Organizations Immunities Act. Makes such restrictions also inapplicable to members of the uniformed services and others employed abroad who acquire vehicles before the enactment of this Act and meet other specified requirements. Exempts non-conforming foreign motor vehicles that are 25 years old or older ("classic or antique") from the restrictions imposed by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt certain motor vehicles or equipment from certain restrictions for purposes of research, investigation, study, demonstration, training, or competitive racing events. Requires motor vehicle distributors to furnish dealers with the manufacturer's certification previously furnished to the distributor. Requires the Comptroller General to: (1) review the importation control program to determine whether extension of such program is warranted, and whether the Federal standards are being met; and (2) report to the Congress concerning such review. Sets forth a specified time-frame within which the Secretary is required to report to the Congress regarding the efficacy of such regulations. Prohibits granting exemptions from energy conservation requirements for motor vehicle importers registered under this Act.

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Timeline

8 June 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
8 June 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 June 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 June 1987
Committee
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials Prior to Referral (June 10, 87).
Source: Committee
22 June 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Source: Committee
1 July 1987
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
1 July 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
4 August 1987
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
4 August 1987
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 November 1987
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 276.
Source: Calendars
10 November 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-431.
Source: Committee
10 November 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-431.
Source: Committee
14 December 1987
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
14 December 1987
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
14 December 1987
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
15 December 1987
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
16 December 1987
Introduced
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
Source: Calendars
5 October 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
5 October 1988
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
6 October 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
12 October 1988
Passed
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 October 1988
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Source: NotUsed
20 October 1988
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
31 October 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-562.
Source: President
31 October 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
31 October 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 1 November 1988
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Passed Senate amended
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Passed House amended
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
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Introduced in House
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