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I 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2005 Mrs. Jones of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe rules requiring car dealerships to verify ownership before providing replacement keys.

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Theft prevention standards

Section 33103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g)

Verification of vehicle ownership for replacement keys

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe a vehicle theft standard requiring automobile dealerships to verify ownership of a vehicle, including vehicle registration and driver’s license, before providing a spare or replacement key for such vehicle. Notwithstanding section 33115(a) of this title, a violation of a regulation prescribed under this subsection shall result in a fine of $1,000 per violation..