The Automotive Service Association reported that the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy recently held a hearing entitled “Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future.” During the hearing, witnesses discussed the implementation of the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as it pertains to electric vehicles, United States […]
Freedom to Repair Act Introduced in U.S. House to Limit Copyright Law Impact on Right to Repair
On February 2, Reps. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) and Victoria Spartz (R-IN) announced the are sponsoring the Freedom to Repair Act, right to repair legislation that would stop companies from, in what the authors of the legislation say, are companies abusing copyright law to deny people the right to repair their own devices or take them […]
Automotive Body Parts Association Supports REPAIR Act in U.S. House of Representatives
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced it applauds United States Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) for introducing the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. “This is an important day for the automotive aftermarket and a long time coming,” said Ed Salamy, Executive Director of the ABPA. “For years, the car companies […]
Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
The Federal legislation would provide consumers with rights to their vehicle’s data and safeguard a free and fair repair market. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Auto Care Association, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) are applauding United States Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) for introducing the Right to Equitable […]
ASA Joins AAVOR in Statement Supporting Vehicle Data Access at U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing on Automated Vehicles
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing yesterday entitled “The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.” During the hearing, subcommittee members and witnesses discussed the impact of automated vehicle deployment on mobility, safety, infrastructure, workforce and the economy. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in partnership with other members of […]
U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee Holds Hearing with SBA Administrator
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee held a hearing entitled “A Discussion with Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.” During the hearing, committee members discussed a variety of topics with Guzman, ranging from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans […]
CAR Coalition Survey Says 78% of Vehicle-Owning Voters Support Federal Right to Repair Legislation
According to new study, consumers opposed to vehicle manufacturers’ use of design patents to restrict options for common repair parts, like bumpers and side mirrors. The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations, and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, has released a national survey of […]
SCRS Opposes Legislation to Limit Length of OEM Design Patents on Collision Repair Parts
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it objects to the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act that was introduced in June seeking to limit vehicle manufacturer design patents for collision repair parts. According to a press release, “The small businesses we represent want to perform safe and proper repairs, that allow […]
CAPA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Limiting OEM Collision Repair Parts Design Patents
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, applauded the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The SMART ACT is a win for consumers,” said Clark Plucinski, CAPA Chairman. “The misuse of design patents on parts […]
Legislation to Limit Length of Auto Design Patents Introduced in U.S. House of Representative
Bipartisan legislation seeks to reduce collision repair costs by limiting the length of time vehicle manufacturer exterior parts would be protected from competition. Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet in the House Judiciary Committee, announced June 1 the introduction of bipartisan legislation to limit […]
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