Stop Scamming Truckers Act
The Stop Scamming Truckers Act aims to protect motor carriers, particularly small businesses and owner-operators, from deceptive communications regarding United States Department of Transportation number registration. It requires private companies sending such messages to clearly state they are not government agencies and prohibits the use of logos or claims that imply federal affiliation or mandatory payments. The law also establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for violations, with courts able to award actual damages, statutory penalties, and legal fees without requiring proof of actual confusion.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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May 13, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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