United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

S 2956 — Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits auto dealers from selling, leasing, or loaning used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers, while also establishing a reimbursement mechanism for dealers related to used vehicles with open recalls.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 30102

    chapter-- → chapter:

    Corrects a grammatical error in the definition section of the statute.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 30102

    The term `used motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle that has previously been purchased other than for resale.

    Adds a definition for 'used motor vehicle' to clarify the terminology used in the law.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 30120

    In general. → Reimbursement for remedy provided

    Updates the heading of the paragraph to clarify its focus on reimbursement related to remedies.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 30120

    If a dealer is in possession of a used motor vehicle and the manufacturer of that used motor vehicle has failed to make a remedy available by the date described in clause (ii), the manufacturer shall reimburse the dealer at the rate described in clause (iii) until the earlier of...

    Establishes a reimbursement mechanism for dealers holding used vehicles with open recalls.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 30120

    Except as provided under paragraph (3), a dealer shall not sell, lease, or loan a used motor vehicle until after any defect or noncompliance for which notification is required under subsection (b)(2)(A) or (c) of section 30118 with respect to the vehicle has been remedied.

    Prohibits dealers from selling, leasing, or loaning used vehicles with open recalls until issues are remedied.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2956?
S 2956 is sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Markey, Edward J. (Democratic), and Warren, Elizabeth (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2956?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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