Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be the lead sponsor of H.R. 724, along with my colleague, Congressman Gary Peters of Michigan. This bipartisan bill, which has 106 cosponsors, repeals an obsolete regulatory requirement that no longer makes sense. This legislation is fully supported by the auto industry, and I have a letter that I would like to submit for the Record from the five leading automotive trade associations, including the National Automobile Dealers Association, highlighting their support. Since 1981, automobile dealers who deliver a new vehicle for sale have been required to provide a certificate to the purchaser, indicating the vehicle conforms to Clean Air Act emissions requirements. However, modern technology and standard vehicle warranties have rendered this paperwork requirement unnecessary and redundant for a number of reasons. First, every new vehicle must comply with Clean Air Act requirements before it can enter the stream of commerce. Second, information certifying a vehicle is Clean Air Act compliant can already be found in a number of other locations, including under the hood of a vehicle, in a vehicle's manual, or on the EPA's Web site. And, finally, many new sale warranties range from tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of miles or a number of years which far exceed the protections provided for in the regulatory requirement.…”