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Rental Car Consumer Protection: Ensuring Reservations and Clear Rules.

New rules aim to ensure rental car companies honor reservations, providing vehicles on time and at the agreed location. This protects consumers from deceptive advertising and ensures clear information about their rights, making travel planning easier and avoiding unpleasant surprises.
Key points
Reserved vehicles must be available within 30 minutes of the scheduled time and at the chosen location.
Rental companies cannot advertise reservations unless they have procedures to fulfill them.
Rental companies must clearly display consumer rights notices at their business premises.
The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these rules and impose penalties for violations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9635
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rental Car Consumer Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9635.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reserved vehicles must be available within 30 minutes of the scheduled time and at the chosen location.
  • Rental companies cannot advertise reservations unless they have procedures to fulfill them.
  • Rental companies must clearly display consumer rights notices at their business premises.
  • The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these rules and impose penalties for violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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