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Jeff Merkley: “Congress never intended for cars that have been modified from street use to race car track use to be regulated.”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2022
Congress never intended for cars that have been modified from street use to race car track use to be regulated.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes Congress's original intent regarding vehicle modifications for racing.

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