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Stronger Consumer Protection for Household Goods Shipping: New Penalties and Transparency.

This law significantly enhances consumer protection when hiring moving companies (carriers and brokers). It expands the authority of federal and state agencies to assess civil penalties against companies violating shipping regulations. It also mandates greater transparency by requiring moving businesses to designate a physical principal place of business and disclose relationships with related entities, making it harder for fraudulent operators to hide.
Key points
Federal and state agencies gain expanded power to impose financial penalties on moving companies that violate consumer protection rules.
Moving companies must now designate a physical principal place of business and disclose common ownership ties, increasing accountability and transparency.
States are allowed to use federal grant funds to actively enforce household goods shipping laws, leading to increased local oversight.
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Print number: 118_HR_8505
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8505.

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 2024-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal and state agencies gain expanded power to impose financial penalties on moving companies that violate consumer protection rules.
  • Moving companies must now designate a physical principal place of business and disclose common ownership ties, increasing accountability and transparency.
  • States are allowed to use federal grant funds to actively enforce household goods shipping laws, leading to increased local oversight.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 765.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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