[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 108 (Thursday, August 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S7858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE CONTRACT ARBITRATION FAIRNESS ACT

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, we leave for the August recess having 
accomplished a lot. When we return in September however, we really have 
our work cut out for us. It is not simply the annual appropriations 
bills and completed conference reports we must take up and pass. One 
measure of particular interest to the Senator from Nevada is S. 1140, 
the Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act. The 
Judiciary Committee approved this bill back in October 2001. It enjoys 
64 bipartisan cosponsors and both the majority and minority leader have 
indicated their desire to consider this legislation. I am hopeful that 
any concerns over its merits can be resolved over the August recess so 
that we can move it expeditiously upon our return.

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