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Establishing Dedicated Consumer Protection Office in US Transportation Department

This bill establishes an Office of Consumer Protection within the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to strengthen passenger rights. The office will be responsible for assisting, educating, and enforcing consumer protection and civil rights requirements in the transportation sector. This means citizens will have a stronger advocate and better protection when facing issues with carriers.
Key points
Creation of a dedicated Office of Consumer Protection within the Department of Transportation (DOT) to safeguard passengers.
The Office will monitor compliance, conduct investigations, and enforce consumer protection, civil rights, and licensing requirements in transport.
A new Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection position is created to lead these efforts and submit annual public reports to Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1551
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1551.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a dedicated Office of Consumer Protection within the Department of Transportation (DOT) to safeguard passengers.
  • The Office will monitor compliance, conduct investigations, and enforce consumer protection, civil rights, and licensing requirements in transport.
  • A new Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection position is created to lead these efforts and submit annual public reports to Congress.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Transport Courts and Law