S. 2398 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2398 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2014 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Markey, and Mr. Nelson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend a provision of title 49, United States Code, relating to motor vehicle safety civil penalties. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Automaker Accountability Act of 2014. 2. Motor vehicle civil penalties Section 30165(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the first sentence— (i) by inserting or causes the violation of after violates; and (ii) by striking $5,000 and inserting $25,000; and (B) by striking the third sentence; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking $10,000 and inserting $100,000; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the second sentence; and (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) in the first sentence, by inserting or causes the violation of after violates; (B) in the second sentence, by striking $5,000 and inserting $25,000; and (C) by striking the third sentence.