The Week in Pictures: From Congressional Visits To Trade Missions To Columbia
It may be summertime in the Northern hemisphere, but the automotive aftermarket isn’t slowing down. From KYB hosting congressional representatives at its manufacturing facilities, to the Auto Care Association hosting trade missions to Columbia, and Dill Air Controls’ 110th anniversary and more, this industry is staying strong and staying busy this summer. Take a look!
Aftermarket Manufacturers Participate in More than 130 Congressional Visits During Legislative Summit
Topics discussed with elected officials included passage of a highway bill, advanced vehicle technology legislation, an R&D tax credit and a heavy-duty vehicle safety technology tax credit. Summit attendees also urged Congress to block implementation of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ambush election and posting rules.
Omix-ADA Hosts SEMA Congressional Site Visit At Georgia Headquarters
Following a tour of the corporate headquarters, Rep. Rob Woodall participated in an exchange of ideas and opinions focused on the automotive aftermarket industry.
FleetPride Hosts Congressional Delegations at 5 Locations
The purpose of the visits was to emphasize FleetPride’s role in the country’s supply chain, and to advocate for H.R. 906, The REPAIR Act.
Congressional Support for Right to Repair Tops 50
Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has reached 51 sponsors, according to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Reps. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), Andre Carson (D-Ind.) and Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.) have added their names to the list of legislators who have declared their support of the pending legislation.
Two More Congressional Reps Sign on to Support Right to Repair
The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) gained two more co-sponsors in recent days. The two Congressional representatives adding their support for Right to Repair are Reps. Bob Filner (D-Calif.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). With the addition of Filner and Welch, there are now 41 co-sponsors of H.R. 2694.
Congressional Support for Right to Repair Act Reaches 40
Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has reached 40 sponsors. The three new legislators supporting the “Right to Repair Act” are Reps. Shelly Berkley (D-NV), Yvette Clarke (D-NY) and Brad Miller (D-NC).
Congressional Support for “Right to Repair Act” Reaches 30
BETHESDA, MD – Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act of 2007 (H.R. 2694) has reached 30 sponsors, it was announced yesterday by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). “The momentum in support of this bill is incredible as evidenced by the rapidly growing co-sponsor
AAIA: Eighty-Seven Congressional Sponsors Now Support Right to Repair Act
Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached 87 sponsors, according to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The new representatives in support of the bill are Reps. Howard Berman (D-CA), Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), John Lewis (D-GA), Martin Sabo (D-MN), Bob Etheridge (D-NC), Harold Ford (D-TN), Collin Peterson (D-MN), Corrine Brown (D-FL) and Jo Ann Davis (R-VA).
Congressional Support Reaches 70 For “Right to Repair Act”
Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached 70 sponsors, it was announced by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).