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U.S. Senators Call for FTC Investigation Into Tesla’s Driving Automation Systems Advertising

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voiced serious concerns about Tesla’s misleading advertising and marketing of its Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD) features to consumers, and called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation and take enforcement action. The […]

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U.S. Senators Introduce Road to Zero Resolution Calling for an End to Traffic Deaths

July 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

With traffic deaths on the rise, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) led their Congressional colleagues in introducing the Road to Zero resolution today in support of progress to eliminate traffic deaths. The resolution expresses a commitment to advancing policies to end roadway fatalities by 2050 and supports efforts to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Road to Zero Coalition, Traffic Fatalities, U.S. Senate

Senator Proposes Changes to Small Business Pass-Through Tax Deduction

July 26, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released a bill, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act, that would make changes to the 20 percent deduction that is available under Section 199A for partnerships, LLCs, and other entities taxed only at the individual owner level that was created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]

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U.S. Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. House of Representatives expected to consider proposal Friday that provides support for individuals and small businesses. The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), after extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, legislation, U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Discusses Anti-Competitiveness of Most Favored Nation Clauses

September 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senator Blumenthal raises MFN concerns with Federal Trade Commission & Department of Justice. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights held a hearing on “Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws” that delved into the use of most favored nation (MFN) clauses in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, FTC, Most Favored Nation, U.S. Senate

Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate

October 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sponsors believe self-driving vehicle technologies will save lives, improve mobility for people with disabilities, and create new jobs. Measure supported by vehicle manufacturers, but consumer groups concerned it weakens safety rules. U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) last week announced the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, legislation, U.S. Senate

PARTS Act Reintroduced in U.S. Congress

April 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABPA and Coalition for Auto Repair Equality support legislation that seeks to limit vehicle manufacturer collision repair part design patents. The Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales Act of 2017 (PARTS Act), was re-introduced in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday. The legislation (H.R. 1879/S. 812) would amend the current U.S. design patent law by lowering, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, PARTS Act, Patent, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate

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