MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it recognizes the step forward made by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in identifying the need to address protocols for the open access implementation of the Massachusetts Data Access Law. While the organization support NHTSA and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s “goals […]
Main Street Tax Certainty Act Introduced in U.S. House Seeks to Preserve Pass-Through Business Deductions
U.S. Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) introduced the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, H.R. 4721, legislation which would permanently extend Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code, which is slated to expire in 2025. Smucker’s legislation is cosponsored by 92 Members and is supported by all Republican Members of the Ways & Means Committee. Section 199A, […]
Career Education Association Opposed to Federal Budget Cuts for Education and Workforce Programs
The Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) has issued an action alert calling on people to write to their members of Congress to oppose cuts to education and workforce programs in the next Federal budget. According to ACTE, on July 14 the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related […]
CAR Coalition Survey Shows Strong Support for Federal Vehicle Right-to-Repair Laws, Choice of Repair Facilities
The CAR Coalition, the group of independent automotive parts, management and repair companies, associations, and insurers, released a new survey that it says demonstrates strong support for federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation. The new survey comes as lawmakers are scheduled to hold a hearing on right- to-repair issues on Tuesday, July 18th, in the House Judiciary […]
Auto Care Association Calls Right to Repair Agreement by ASA, SCRS, and Auto Alliance ‘Thinly Veiled Attempt to Confuse Lawmakers and Drivers’
Coalitions supporting right to repair legislation also critical. MEMA calls agreement step in the right direction and offers suggestions on legislation. The Auto Care Association released a statement July 11 objecting to the right to repair agreement between the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Alliance for Automotive Innovation […]
US House Republicans Send Letter to EPA Opposing Proposed Emissions Regulation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the EPA received a letter signed by 151 Republican members of the U.S. House urging the agency to rescind its proposed rule that would create more stringent tail pipe emissions regulations for light and medium-heavy vehicles. If enacted, the rule would increasingly cap the amount of carbon dioxide […]
U.S. Federal Right to Repair Legislation Gains 8 New Co-Sponsors
The CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and SEMA are applauding a new group of bipartisan co-sponsors of the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) that was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in February. In addition to original sponsor Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL), and co-sponsors Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Warren Davidson (R-OH), and Marie […]
Insurance Association Hails Federal Legislation to Preserve Competition in Collision Repair Parts Market
Legislation to preserve competition in the marketplace for aftermarket auto parts will help keep repair costs low by promoting consumer choice, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation, or SMART Act, which was reintroduced last week, would limit the design patent on an auto repair […]
Legislation to Limit Length of Automotive Design Patents Re-Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Bill seeks to reduce collision repair costs by limiting the length of time vehicle manufacturer exterior parts would be protected from competition. The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act was reintroduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill proposes to reduce the length of time exterior collision repair parts are protected […]
NAMIC Lauds Reintroduction of Federal Right to Repair Auto Bill
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies commends legislation re-introduced in the House of Representatives to ensure access to repair and diagnostic automobile data that will provide consumers with greater choice in having their cars repaired. According to the association, protecting a consumer’s right to choose their repair providers and control the data needed to […]