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Transportation Lawmakers Take Aim at Moving Industry Scams

Bipartisan Bill Would Give State Agencies Federal Funds to Fight Fraud

“We cannot allow bad actors in the shipping and moving industry to violate consumer trust and harm our nation’s supply chain,” Fischer said. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press)

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A bipartisan bill that aims to protect consumers from falling victim to unscrupulous practices when moving goods and property was recently unveiled in Congress.

The Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act is designed to boost certain guidelines at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help reassure individuals about consumer protections in place for moves made around the country.

“We cannot allow bad actors in the shipping and moving industry to violate consumer trust and harm our nation’s supply chain. Our bipartisan, bicameral legislation will give the Federal Moto…

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