Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act

# Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act (S 2956) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require used car dealers to repair all outstanding safety recalls before selling a vehicle to a consumer. Currently, there is no federal requirement ensuring that used cars have had all safety issues fixed before being resold. The bill aims to close this gap by making it mandatory for dealers to complete these repairs, protecting buyers from purchasing vehicles with known safety defects. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact used car buyers and dealers. Consumers would benefit by having assurance that vehicles they purchase are safer and have no outstanding recalls.

Used car dealerships would need to comply by completing recall repairs before selling vehicles, which could increase costs and affect their business operations. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The bill has not advanced further in the legislative process at this time.