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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 Passes Bill for Additional PPP, EIDL funding

April 23, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, hospitals, and testing. The bill passed the U.S. Senate Tuesday afternoon. To view the bill, click here.

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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Report

April 21, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program is implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury. This program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits,  interest…

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USDOL Enforces Paid Leave Protections

April 21, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that paid leave protections will now be enforced. There was a temporary non-enforcement period of paid leave protections to allow employers and American workers covered by the new law, established under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), to come into compliance. To read…

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US EPA Issues Final Rule on Vehicle Tailpipe Emissions

March 21, 2024

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its finalized rule on vehicle emissions. It requires that, across an automaker’s entire fleet, the vehicles’ emissions are reduced 49 percent on average from 2027 to 2032. This rule was initially proposed in the spring of 2023. At the time, the…

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California Air Resources Board Announces New Clean Truck Check OBD Requirements

March 11, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that new Clean Truck Check OBD requirements will be instituted sometime in early 2024. When it was launched in 2023, the Clean Truck Check OBD requirement – which applies to diesel and diesel hybrid heavy-duty vehicles model 2013 and newer as well…

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ASA Launches “Repair Policy Scan Tool” Legislative Newsletter

January 30, 2024

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 with the news,…

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