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Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Advances Connected Vehicle Security Act On Wednesday, July 22, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a markup of seven bills, including S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which was approved by voice vote with two adopted amendments. The legislation would prohibit the importation,…

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…

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…

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Released New Guidance that Prevents Manufacturers from Limiting Repair Access    The EPA issued new guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ and equipment owners’ right to repair nonroad diesel equipment. The letter sent to equipment manufacture John Deere makes it clear that manufactures can no longer use the…