Van Hollen and Beyer Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Predatory Towing

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Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the State and Local Predatory Towing Enforcement Act to crack down on predatory towing practices that leave consumers with costly bills and no recourse for overcharges and unfair treatment.

"Victims of predatory towing face real economic hardship that has a negative impact on their families and communities. For too long, victims have not had a mechanism to stand up for their rights as consumers," said Congressman Van Hollen. "This legislation will protect consumers by closing the loophole that allows predatory towing practices to go unpunished."

"Unfair and predatory towing practices take money out of our constituents' wallets and strain their budgets," said Rep. Beyer. "I am proud to join Rep. Van Hollen to provide our state and local governments with the authority they need to properly regulate this industry with common sense, consumer friendly towing protections."

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