United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 9635 — Rental Car Consumer Protection Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill requires rental car companies to provide specific consumer protections.

The Rental Car Consumer Protection Act mandates rental companies to fulfill vehicle reservations and maintain consumer rights. It aims to prevent deceptive advertising and requires clear communication of consumer rights at rental locations.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers will benefit from enhanced protections when renting vehicles, including assurance of reservation fulfillment.

Summary

Rental Car Consumer Protection Act This bill establishes protections for consumers reserving rental cars. Specifically, if a rental car company allows consumers to reserve a vehicle in advance, it must make the vehicle available to the consumer at the reserved location within one-half hour of the reserved time. Rental car companies also must adopt certain reservation procedures and notify consumers of their rights under the bill. The bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to enforce these requirements.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9635 do?
Rental Car Consumer Protection Act This bill establishes protections for consumers reserving rental cars. Specifically, if a rental car company allows consumers to reserve a vehicle in advance, it must make the vehicle available to the consumer at the reserved location within one-half hour of the reserved time. Rental car companies also must adopt certain reservation procedures and notify consumers of their rights under the bill. The bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to enforce these requirements.
Who sponsors HR 9635?
HR 9635 is sponsored by Porter, Katie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9635?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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