H.R.4468 — Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.4468
| Bill | H.R.4468 — Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 201 / Nay 214 / Present 0 / Not Voting 18 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 214 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 201 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Summary of HR 4468 - Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 (HR 4468) aims to enhance consumer choice and competition in the automobile retail market by addressing the regulatory framework governing vehicle sales. The bill seeks to amend existing laws to provide greater flexibility for automobile manufacturers and dealers in how they conduct sales, particularly in the context of direct-to-consumer sales models.
Key Provisions:
- Direct Sales Authorization: The bill empowers manufacturers to sell vehicles directly to consumers, bypassing traditional dealership networks under certain conditions. This aims to foster competition and potentially lower vehicle prices for consumers.
- Consumer Protections: HR 4468 includes provisions to ensure that consumers retain protections when purchasing vehicles, including warranty rights and disclosures about vehicle history and pricing.
- State Regulations: The bill acknowledges state laws governing automobile sales and seeks to create a framework that allows states to maintain certain regulations while providing manufacturers with the option to engage in direct sales.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific federal funding but establishes guidelines for state and local regulatory bodies to adapt their frameworks in alignment with the new sales model. It may influence funding for state-level enforcement of consumer protection laws.
Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation include the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which oversees consumer protection, and state departments of motor vehicles that regulate automobile sales.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: Consumers are the primary beneficiaries, as the bill aims to provide them with more options and potentially better pricing. Automobile manufacturers, particularly those pursuing innovative sales strategies, would also benefit from reduced regulatory burdens. Conversely, traditional dealerships may face increased competition.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 4468 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains pending as the committee evaluates the bill.
Yea (201)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (214)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (18)
K
Kevin McCarthy
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
M
Michael Waltz