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H.R. 880: Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

What it does

Don't let the title fool you. Beyond household-goods fraud, provisions address FMCSA administrative civil-penalty authority, registration enforcement, PPOB, affiliations and state participation in commercial enforcement.

Full title: Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act This bill allows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to assess civil penalties against motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders for violations related to the interstate transportation of household goods and provides states with additional related authorities. As background, a broker is the “middle person” between a shipper and a motor carrier and arranges for the transportation of household goods. A freight forwarder organizes shipments for individuals or corporations. Unlike a broker, freight forwarders assume respo

Action history
  • February 1, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • January 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • January 31, 2025Introduced in House
  • January 31, 2025Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E80-81)