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U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill Supported by ASA
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024). It easily surpassed the two-thirds vote threshold needed to pass under the expedited rules. The bill received 357 votes in favor and 70 opposed. ASA…
Read MoreASA Launches “Repair Policy Scan Tool” Legislative Newsletter
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Lawmakers rely on constituent feedback to make good decisions. Staying informed about the laws they are considering that could impact an auto repair shop owner or operator’s ability to run a successful business empowers repairers to speak up in crucial moments. But it’s hard to keep up…
Read MoreASA-Endorsed Federal Tax Bill Passes Committee, Full House Could Happen this Week
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation A bipartisan federal tax bill, endorsed by ASA, passed the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee with 40 votes in favor and 3 votes against. Congressional sources say the full U.S. House of Representatives may vote on the legislation this week. The following provisions in H.R. 7024,…
Read MoreRhode Island Bill would Redefine “Unfair Insurance Practice” in Insurers’ Favor
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation A bill – known as S. 2210 – introduced in the Rhode Island State Senate would make it harder to hold insurance companies liable for unfair insurance practices. Under the state’s current law, failure to have a licensed appraiser conduct an appraisal on a vehicle estimated to…
Read MoreAV Bill in Washington State Scheduled for Jan. 30 Hearing
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation A bill introduced in the state of Washington’s legislature would create a new comprehensive regulatory framework that allows autonomous vehicles (AV) to operate on roads in the state without a human driver. Currently, AVs may only operate in the state under limited testing purposes. The bill -…
Read MoreRhode Island Bill would Limit Insurers’ Ability to Deny Coverage for OEM Repair Parts
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation A bill was introduced in the Rhode Island Legislature that would restrict insurance companies’ ability to refuse to cover OEM repair parts in certain situations. Under the current law in Rhode Island, insurers are not allowed to require the use of non-OEM parts on vehicles that are…
Read MoreASA, OEMs, and SCRS Offer Themselves as a Resource to Congress and Constituents
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Alliance), and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) have sent a joint letter to Congress offering to assist constituents who are encountering difficulties locating vehicle diagnostic and repair data. The letter acknowledges that the rapid pace…
Read MoreBill Introduced in Hawaii would Lower Thresholds for Mandatory Overtime Pay
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation A bill introduced in Hawaii’s legislature on January 19, 2024 would lower the working hours thresholds for an employee to be legally entitled to overtime compensation. If passed, Senate Bill (SB) 2610 – which was introduced by State Senator Henry Aquino (D) – would mandate: At least…
Read MoreUPDATE: EPA Sends Tailpipe Emissions Proposal to White House for Final Review
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent its high profile tailpipe rules proposal to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final review. The proposal’s intended impact is for 67 percent of light-vehicles sold in the United States by 2032 to electric vehicles…
Read MoreBiden Admin Awards $623 Million in Grants to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Biden Administration has announced that it has awarded grants worth a combined $623 million to help expand EV charging infrastructure in the United States. Administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the grants are funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which allocated…
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