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House Subcommittee Examines the Role of Modern Apprenticeships in Workforce Development
House Subcommittee Examines the Role of Modern Apprenticeships in Workforce Development On June 24, 2026, the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing titled “Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy.” The hearing examined the role apprenticeship programs play in preparing workers for today’s evolving economy…
Read MoreNHTSA Urges Automated Driving System Developers to Improve Law Enforcement Interactions
NHTSA Urges Automated Driving System Developers to Improve Law Enforcement Interactions On July 8, 2026, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a letter to developers of driverless automated driving systems (ADS), urging them to prioritize improving automated vehicles’ interactions with law enforcement. The letter encourages developers to ensure that automated driving…
Read MorePresident Trump Signs Memorandum Promoting Freedom to Fix
President Trump Signs Memorandum Promoting Freedom to Fix President Trump released a Memorandum for the Administrator of the EPA today titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix”. The memorandum focuses on reducing regulatory barriers and directs the EPA to clarify what actions individuals may take on their own vehicles to…
Read MoreHouse Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure have announced full committee markups scheduled for May 21, 2026, which will include consideration of several automotive-related legislative proposals. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will begin its markup at 10:00 a.m. ET and…
Read MoreEPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to Vehicle Emissions Standards
EPA Proposes Two-Year Delay to Vehicle Emissions Standards EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposed rollback of Biden-era vehicle emissions standards by delaying compliance deadlines for light- and medium-duty vehicles by two years, moving them to model year 2029. The EPA says the change is intended to increase consumer choice, lower vehicle costs, and respond…
Read MoreTrump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Vehicle Imports On May 1, 2026, President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he plans to implement a 25% tariff on all cars and trucks imported from the European Union. The move follows delays by the European Parliament in advancing legislation tied to trade commitments outlined in…
Read MoreInternational Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components On March 12, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced in the Federal Register that it has instituted an investigation following a complaint filed by General Motors in early February. According to the notice, the complaint alleges violations of Section 337 related to “the importation into the United States, the sale…
Read MoreASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: February 2026
ASA Driven By Policy Newsletter: February 2026 Click here to view the February 2026 edition of the Driven By Policy Newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month July…
Read MoreUSITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Factfinding Report in Series
USITC to Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States in Third Fact-finding Report Series On February 19th, 2026, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it will be holding an investigation title USMCA Automotive Rules of origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2027 Report. This investigation will audit the…
Read MoreNHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall alert for Takata air bags. The recall involves non-azide driver inflators that, after long-term exposure to high heat, may explode when the air bag deploys. The alert encourages consumers to check their vehicle using NHTSA’s online search system and…
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