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 […]
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate
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 […]
PARTS Act Reintroduced in U.S. Congress
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, […]
Senate Introduces Right to Repair Act Companion Bill
Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone yesterday introduced companion legislation to HR 2735 “The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act” introduced in the House last summer by Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Edolphus Towns (D-NY). The new Senate legislation S 2617 has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House bill HR […]