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The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Our Washington, D.C., office – located just steps away from the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives office buildings – is ASA members’ link to the legislative and regulatory issues that are most relevant to automotive repair businesses.

ASA monitors issues at the state and federal level, identifying legislation and regulations most important to members. ASA’s D.C. office serves as an advocate on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies on behalf of independent repairers. ASA provides information and grassroots opportunities through its legislative website, TakingTheHill.org, and various association publications. ASA’s goal is to advance the plight of independent automotive repairers, protecting our members from legislation and regulations that may harm their businesses, and advancing those policies that make our members’ businesses stronger.

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U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on the EIDL

July 1, 2020

The U.S. House Committee on Small Business convened a hearing entitled, “The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: Status Update from the Administration.” Per the hearing notice from the committee, Mr. Rivera is responsible for the implementation of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, and the hearing will explore the…

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U.S. Senate Passes PPP Extension through August 8, 2020

July 1, 2020

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed a bill extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until August 8, 2020 under unanimous consent. The passage of the bill comes hours just before deadline for applications closed at midnight June 30, 2020. Per Politico, Senators had agreed that small businesses would need further…

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CA State Regulators Approve Sales Mandate for Electric Trucks

June 29, 2020

California State Regulators approved a new rule that would mandate truck manufacturers increase the amount of electric trucks they sell in the state through 2035. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Truck rule is part of the states’ effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve air…

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U.S. Senate Finance Committee Reveals Major Tax Bill that Differs Significantly from Version Passed in U.S. House

June 18, 2025

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its highly-anticipated tax legislative package that differs significantly from the version passed in the U.S. House. Below is a comparison of the key provisions relevant to independent auto repairers: House Senate Section 199A Deduction Makes it permanent and increases it from 20% to 23%.…

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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. 

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President Trump Signs Bill Overturning California’s EV Mandate

June 17, 2025

President Trump signed House Joint Resolution (H.J. Res.) 88 into law, which overturns California’s Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Regulation. It passed 246-164 in the U.S. House of Representatives and 51-44 in the U.S. Senate. If left intact, ACC II would require that an increasing portion of light-duty vehicles sold…

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