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Howard92884
11-20-2008, 05:46 PM
WTF are these douchebags in congress thinking? Most of these cars listed aren't even "High Powered". I highly doubt that this will even come close to passing but the fact that they would even try to pass this is crazy. :loco:


HR 10200 IH
115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 10200

High-Powered Vehicles Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2009
To end street racing, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 20th, 2008
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
________________________________________
A BILL
To end street racing, and for other purposes.
To which the Congress has recognized the capacity for damage and harm due to vehicles which are overpowered or possessing of features that make them capable of racing on the street while remaining legal to operate on the public thoroughfares, as well as the capacity for flight from pursuing law-enforcement vehicles and has decided to take action:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `High-Powered Vehicles Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2009'.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
(a) In General- Section 921(a)(30) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended to read as follows:
`(30) The term `High-Powered Vehicle' means any of the following:
`(A) The following autos or copies, replicas or duplicates thereof:
`(i) Ford Mustang, GT350, GT500KR, Cobra, Mustang GT, Mustang SVO, Roush, Saleen, Turbocoupe, Shelby, Mercury Capri;
`(ii) Chevrolet Camaro or Pontiac Firebird;
`(iii) Buick Grand National, Turbo or GNX ;
`(iv) Dodge Charger, Challenger, Magnum, SuperBee, SuperBird, Viper, Plymouth Barracuda;
`(v) Chrysler Crossfire;
`(vi) Ford GT, Crown Victoria P71, Mercury Marauder;
`(vii) Ferrari, Aston-Martin;
`(viii) Maserati, Pagoni;
`(ix) Porsche 911, Carrera, Turbo, 928, 944, and the like;
`(x) BMW M & Z series & Mini-Cooper, Mercedes SLK & SLR, Audi TT;
`(xi) Subaru WRX & STi, Mitsubishi 3000GT and Eclipse;
`(xii) Honda Civic Si, Prelude, Civic VTEC, S2000, Acura Integra, Acura NSX, Acura TSX, Acura Vigor;
`(xiii) Nissan Skyline, 200, 240, 260, 280, 300 or 350 Z- or ZX cars, Infinity G, J, Q;
`(xiv) Toyota Supra, Supra Turbo, Celica GTS, Celica All-Trac, Corolla GTS, Corolla Type “R”, MR2, Lexus LX, LS, ES, GS;
`(xv) Mazda RX 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, Miata, MazdaSpeed;
`(xvi) Lamborghini;
`(xvii) Striker, Koenigsegg, Jaguar, Jensen;
`(xviii) Lotus Esprit, Turbo, Elise, and others;
`(xix) TVR, McClaren, Pontiac GTO, GXP;
`(xx) Corvette, ZR1, Z06, Mallet, Cadillac Northstar or CTS-V; or
`(xxi) DeTomaso Pantera, DeLorean, or Bugatti Veyron
`(B) The following trucks or copies, replicas or duplicates thereof:
`(i) Ford F150, F250, Lightning, Splash, SVT;
`(ii) GM Sierra, Silverado, Avalance;
`(iii) Dodge Ram, Jeep;
`(iv) Toyota Tundra, Tacoma; or
`(v) Nissan Titan.
`(C) The following SUVs or copies, replicas or duplicates thereof:
`(i) Hummer;
`(ii) Ford Expedition or Excursion;
`(iii) GM Suburban;
`(iv) Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee.
(v) Toyota Sequoia, 4Runner, Lexus GX/LX 470; or
(vi) Nissan Pathfinder Armada, Infinity 56.
`(D) Any automobile or light duty truck that has an internal combustion engine and at least one of the following--
`(i) a larger diameter exhaust system;
`(ii) a supercharger, turbocharger or forced induction or nitrous oxide system;
`(iii) a rear spoiler that stands above the rear bodywork or sheet metal;
`(iv) a custom body kit or shroud;
`(v) non-OEM wheels & tires;
(vi) Stickers, decals, artwork, or graphics such as are typically found on racing vehicles;
(vii) Modified ECU, PCM, or other device intended to alter the output of the engine; or
(viii) A High-capacity Fuel-feeding device.
`(E)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), any vehicle with the capacity of producing over 150 brake horsepower.
`(ii) Clause (i) shall not apply to an electric vehicle that has no means of internal combustion.
`(F) A street-legal vehicle that has the ability to accept a larger engine, and has--
`(i) a forced induction system;
`(ii) a higher-capacity fuel metering device;
`(iii) a large diameter exhaust system; or
`(iv) the capacity to accept a raised spoiler extending above the rear bodywork.
`(G) A medium-duty truck that is registered as a non-commercial vehicle.
`(H) A boat or marine conveyance that has any of the following--
`(i) a motor larger than 25 BHP;
`(ii) a jet drive;
`(iii) the ability to accept a larger engine; or
`(iv) a fuel capacity of larger than 5 gallons.
`(I) A motorcycle of larger than 200 cc displacement.
`(J) A frame or vehicle that is identical to, or based substantially on the frame or vehicle of, a vehicle described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (I) or (L).
`(K) A conversion kit or “kit car”.
`(L) A vehicle originally designed for military or law enforcement use, or a vehicle based on the design of such a vehicle, that is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General. In making the determination, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a vehicle procured for use by the United States military or any Federal law enforcement agency is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, and a vehicle shall not be determined to be particularly suitable for sporting purposes solely because the vehicle is suitable for use in a sporting event.'.
(b) Related Definitions- Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(36) High-capacity fuel metering device- The term `high-capacity fuel metering device' means a device intended to replace or augment the fuel metering system for the motor such as fuel injectors, throttle body, carburetor, direct injector, fuel pump, injection pump, or similar device whose only purpose is to increase the amount of fuel available for the engine to consume over the factory original specifications and increase power.
`(37) Conversion Kit- The term `conversion kit' means any part or combination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a nonracing vehicle into a street-racing vehicle if the parts are in the possession or under the control of a person.
`(38) Large Diameter Exhaust System - The term `large diameter exhaust System' means an exhaust muffling device or any other component of the exhaust system which is intended to increase power above factory levels such as a turbo muffler, glasspack muffler, flowmax or flowmaster muffler, exhaust tubular headers, or dump pipe.
`(39) Forced Induction- The term `forced induction system' means any device contained in or attached to or any means by which an internal combustion engine may increase or boost the cylinder compression ratio, including turbochargers, superchargers, whipplechargers, rotochargers, Miller cycle, or ram-air.
`(40) Modified ECU, PCM, or other device- The term `Modified ECU, PCM or other device’ means an electronic device intended to alter the output of an internal combustion engine..
`(41) Nitrous Oxide System- The term `Nitrous Oxide System' means the system including tank, injection nozzles, foggers, plates, solenoids, or any other parts intended for introducing nitrous oxide into the intake air stream of an internal combustion engine.
`(42) Spoiler- The term ‘spoiler' means a wing, airfoil, deflector, plate, baffle, projection or other device intended to alter airflow over the bodywork.
`(43) Graphic, decal, sticker, or artwork- The term `graphic, sticker, decal, or artwork' means a feature or characteristic that is designed in such a manner to cause recognition that the vehicle may be a racing vehicle such as sponsorship decals, product advertisements, and custom artwork or paint schemes to increase visibility.
SEC. 4. GRANDFATHER PROVISION.
Section 922(v)(2) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--
(1) by inserting `(A)' after `(2)'; and
(2) by adding after and below the end the following:
`(B) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any vehicle the possession or transfer of which would (but for this subparagraph) be unlawful by reason of this subsection, and which is otherwise lawfully possessed on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph.'.
SEC. 5. REPEAL OF CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS.
Section 922(v)(3) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by striking `(3)' and all that follows through the 1st sentence and inserting the following:
`(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any vehicle that--
`(A) is manually started by a crank;
`(B) has been rendered permanently inoperable; or
`(C) is an antique auto.'.
SEC. 6. REQUIRING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR THE TRANSFER OF LAWFULLY POSSESSED HIGH-POWERED VEHICLES.
Section 922(v) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(5) It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer a high-powered vehicle to which paragraph (1) does not apply, except through--
`(A) a licensed dealer, and for purposes of subsection (t) in the case of such a transfer, the vehicle shall be considered to be transferred from the business inventory of the licensed dealer and the dealer shall be considered to be the transferor; or
`(B) a State or local law enforcement agency if the transfer is made in accordance with the procedures provided for in subsection (t) of this section and section 923(g).
`(6) The Attorney General shall establish and maintain, in a timely manner, a record of the make, model, and date of manufacture of any high-powered vehicle which the Attorney General is made aware has been used in relation to a crime under Federal or State law, and the nature and circumstances of the crime involved, including the outcome of relevant criminal investigations and proceedings. The Attorney General shall annually submit the record to the Congress and make the record available to the general public.'.
SEC. 7. STRENGTHENING THE BAN ON THE POSSESSION OR TRANSFER OF A LARGE CAPACITY FUEL-FEEDING DEVICE.
(a) Ban on Transfer of Semiautomatic Street-Racing Vehicle With Large Capacity Fuel Feeding Device-
(1) IN GENERAL- Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (y) the following:
`(z) It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer a high-powered vehicle with a large capacity fuel feeding device.'.
(2) PENALTIES- Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(z) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.'.
(b) Certification Requirement-
(1) IN GENERAL- Section 922(w) of such title, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by adding `or' at the end of subparagraph (B); and
(ii) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C); and
(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
`(4) It shall be unlawful for a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer who transfers a large capacity fuel feeding device that was manufactured on or before the date of the enactment of this subsection, to fail to certify to the Attorney General before the end of the 60-day period that begins with the date of the transfer, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, that the device was manufactured on or before the date of the enactment of this subsection.'.
(2) PENALTIES- Section 924(a) of such title, as amended by subsection (a)(2) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:
`(9) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(w)(4) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.'.
SEC. 8. UNLAWFUL VEHICLE TRANSFERS TO JUVENILES.
Section 922(x) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
`(C) a high-powered vehicle; or
`(D) a large capacity fuel feeding device.'; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
`(C) a high-powered vehicle; or
`(D) a large capacity fuel feeding device.'.
SEC. 9. BAN ON IMPORTATION OF LARGE CAPACITY FUEL FEEDING DEVICE.
(a) In General- Section 922(w) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking `(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2)' and inserting `(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B)';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking `(2) Paragraph (1)' and inserting `(B) Subparagraph (A)'; and
(3) by inserting before paragraph (3) the following:
`(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to import or bring into the United States a large capacity fuel feeding device.'.
(b) Conforming Amendment- Section 921(a)(31)(A) of such title, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is amended by striking `manufactured after the date of enactment of the High-Powered Vehicle Control and Law Enforcement Act'.

ClutchKickThatBitch
11-20-2008, 05:48 PM
SOOOOOO what the fuck are they expecting us to drive

shishcabobers
11-20-2008, 05:48 PM
Might as well ban all cars, and make a peoples car.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/images/hist_hitler_vw.jpg

RiversideS13
11-20-2008, 05:50 PM
lol it was from a female senator. i guess she did not realize a v6 camry, accord, maxima can actually beat 1/4 of the cars in the list.

i am damn sure this wont pass because it just straight out stupid

adrians_s13
11-20-2008, 05:51 PM
you gotta be kidding me.... haha where the hell did they think this up?

most of the street racing accidents/ incidents that you see in the news involve <200whp imports with low income drivers anyways, LOL.

Flicktitty
11-20-2008, 05:52 PM
do you have a link of where you got this?

Howard92884
11-20-2008, 05:52 PM
Here she is.........
Carolyn McCarthy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolyn_McCarthy)

allntrlundrgrnd
11-20-2008, 05:53 PM
thats the dumbest thing ive seen in a while

jeeper_x
11-20-2008, 05:54 PM
http://www.thedeeparchives.com/images/products/ssexbshr245_sml.jpg

that will never pass ever.....

adrians_s13
11-20-2008, 05:54 PM
(B) The following trucks or copies, replicas or duplicates thereof:
`(i) Ford F150, F250, Lightning, Splash, SVT;
`(ii) GM Sierra, Silverado, Avalance;
`(iii) Dodge Ram, Jeep;
`(iv) Toyota Tundra, Tacoma; or
`(v) Nissan Titan.
`(C) The following SUVs or copies, replicas or duplicates thereof:
`(i) Hummer;
`(ii) Ford Expedition or Excursion;
`(iii) GM Suburban;
`(iv) Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee.
(v) Toyota Sequoia, 4Runner, Lexus GX/LX 470; or
(vi) Nissan Pathfinder Armada, Infinity 56.

omg................. lol

adam s
11-20-2008, 05:55 PM
As soon as I saw, " She is best known as a vigorous advocate of gun control (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control)"

I thought ahh...

Howard92884
11-20-2008, 05:55 PM
do you have a link of where you got this?
Got it off a different forum, but its all over the web. Google it.

Mi Beardo es Loco
11-20-2008, 05:56 PM
this bill will hold no credibility in cogress and will get shot down immediately.

shishcabobers
11-20-2008, 05:56 PM
I wonder if she had some type of hitler influence in this.

Flicktitty
11-20-2008, 05:57 PM
Got it off a different forum, but its all over the web. Google it.
i think i failed, no no find anything? :ugh:

jeeper_x
11-20-2008, 05:57 PM
honda civic?

what the fuck?

:trogdor::trogdor::trogdor::trogdor::trogdor:

muddafakka
11-20-2008, 06:01 PM
lolololol

I'm laughing my ass off over here as I'm reading that list.

That's one of the funniest things I've read in a while. I can't take it seriously one bit.

It'll never pass.

Oh and Carolyn McCarthy, you're a FUCKING IDIOT for even thinking it would.

Then again, this broad is in Minneola so she has nothing better to think of.

Hahahaha what a joke.

Mi Beardo es Loco
11-20-2008, 06:03 PM
the DeLorean?

170 hp on a stainless steel body is a reeeeeeaaaallllll euro tyte street race car.

Does she want to just ban all collectors cars too while we're at it?

RiversideS13
11-20-2008, 06:05 PM
she has dyslexia..... disability to read and write....

Dyslexia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia)

adam s
11-20-2008, 06:05 PM
lolololol
It would never pass and if it miraculously did, there would be hell to pay for it.


If it ever did, I would shove those gun control laws up her ass.

duffman1278
11-20-2008, 06:07 PM
Even if it passed, people would just go and race something like Geo's or Prius's.

HyperTek
11-20-2008, 06:08 PM
Never pass.. the economy needs these cars and items as they provide funding in auto repairs, sales, tickets etc etc

LongGrain
11-20-2008, 06:09 PM
WOW, thats actually pretty funny.

looks like everyone that owns a truck is FUCKED :keke:

"i dont care if you have to pull your boat out of the water, better find some way to do it with your prius"

Wookie384
11-20-2008, 06:09 PM
HA HA HA! Given today's economy, and how every automaker needs to sell whatever they can, the auto industry will not let this ever become reality. Not to mention cars in that list include the very cars that the police use. There's waaaayyyy too many things to nit pick at!

jeeper_x
11-20-2008, 06:09 PM
she has dyslexia..... disability to read and write....

Dyslexia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia)

:rimshot::rimshot::rimshot::rimshot::rimshot:

thefro526
11-20-2008, 06:10 PM
This made me laugh, I highly doubt it'll ever get passed as it's retarded. Odd's are that half of the lawmakers in the USA drive one of these cars or someone in their household drives one of these cars.

jyon9689
11-20-2008, 06:10 PM
Why would she include pick-up trucks and SUV's? That's as outrageous as banning women drivers. Oh wait..

iHeartTheTouge
11-20-2008, 06:13 PM
atleast you can still drive a Lada or Skoda :)

http://judey.dasmirnov.net/lada.jpg
http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/skoda_felicia.jpg

Howard92884
11-20-2008, 06:13 PM
Oh I'm sure it will never pass, I'm just dumbfounded about how she would even remotely think this has any chance in hell of passing.

Matej
11-20-2008, 06:15 PM
Haha the Titan is the only Nissan on there.

We could still have 240's and Z's.

Howard92884
11-20-2008, 06:16 PM
Wait a minute.........this could be fake seeing as how we are only in the 110th congress.........

zaquanh
11-20-2008, 06:17 PM
hahaha WTF nissan 240 is on the list wow

Howard92884
11-20-2008, 06:18 PM
LULZ someone took her gun rights bill and changed some words around. Closing.......