H.R. 5997 - Fairness in Trucking Transactions Act
- Sponsor:
- John Barrow
- Summary:
- To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to pay an amount equal to the surcharge to the person that bears the cost of the fuel, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Fairness in Trucking Transactions Act
H.R. 5997 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to pay an amount equal to the surcharge to the person that bears the cost of the fuel, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to pay an amount equal to the surcharge to the person that bears the cost of the fuel, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Fairness in Trucking Transactions Act
- Sponsor
- John Barrow
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Business
- Business records
- Damages
- Energy
- Energy prices
- Fines (Penalties)
- Fraud
- Freight forwarders
- Fuel
- Government information
- Government paperwork
- Labor
- Law
- Legal fees
- Transportation rates
- Truck drivers
- Trucking
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/08/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 5/08/2008 5/08/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5/09/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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