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Federal Agency Says Congress Can’t Overturn California Vehicle Emissions Rules
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Government Accountability Office (GAO) – an independent federal agency that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services to the U.S. Congress – released a report revealing its opinion that Congress does not have the authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn California’s more stringent automotive emissions…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Committee Advances Bill Mandating AM Radio in Vehicles
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The United States Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance S. 315, also known as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The bill, a product of bipartisan collaboration, was sponsored by Senato Ed Markey (D-MA) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). It would require…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: January 30, 2025
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool 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…
Read MoreFTC and States Sue John Deere for Violating Farmers’ Right to Repair
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Illinois, and Minnesota have filed a joint suit against Deere & Company. More familiarly known as John Deere, the company manufactures agricultural equipment commonly owned by American farmers. The lawsuit alleges that Deere illegally monopolizes the repair market for its products by…
Read MoreBills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Bills were recently introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia that would loosen requirements around those states’ vehicle safety inspection programs. New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 209 would exempt a vehicle, purchased from a licensed dealer prior to or during the vehicle’s model year, from the…
Read MoreConnecticut Bill would Allow Vehicles to Bypass Emissions Inspections
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation SB 290 – a bill introduced in the Connecticut Legislature – would allow vehicles to ignore the state’s vehicle emissions inspection requirements. Specifically, the bill would, “permit the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to register a motor vehicle even if such motor vehicle is not in compliance with…
Read MoreMissouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation State legislative lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced a number of bills that could impact automotive repair shops directly or indirectly if they become law. Missouri’s next legislative session doesn’t start until January 8, 2025, but the state allows their legislators to “pre-file” bills before the session…
Read MoreMaine Right to Repair Working Group Debates Suggestions it should Provide to the Legislature
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Maine Right to Repair Working Group met this week to review a draft report with legislative suggestions that the Maine attorney general would send to elected officials in the state legislature. The attorney general is required by law to submit the report to the legislature by…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 26, 2024
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool 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…
Read MoreASA Encourages Shops to Recruit Young Techs to Complete TechForce Survey
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation ASA is partnering with the TechForce Foundation on a survey that could help auto repairers recruit and retain the next generation of highly trained technicians. The industry needs auto repairer shops to help with finding technicians and students who will complete the survey. Click here to access…
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