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T/CCI Attends White House CHIPS and Science Bill Signing

The $280B legislation will further innovation and research in manufacturing.

Automotive Youtuber Rich Rebuilds Promotes Car Coalition

The YouTuber urges his 1.3 million subscribers to learn more about both SMART and the REPAIR Acts.

US Automakers Urge Passage of Semiconductor Funding

Automakers are urging the Biden Administration and congressional leaders to finalize legislation that will include $52 billion in incentives.

Legislation Proposed for Retread Tax Deductions

The goal of this legislation would be to increase the demand for retreaded tires and reduce the importation of cheap tires that cannot be retreaded, known as “disposable tires.”

MA Right to Repair Court Case Decision Delayed for 6th Time

The judge citied scheduling complications and “the need to consider fully the implications of the long-anticipated decision” as reasons for the delay.

PRI/SEMA Leadership Meets with Key Lawmakers in Washington, DC

PRI and SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola has recently traveled to Washington, DC., to meet with legislators about the RPM Act.

FTC Takes Action Against Harley-Davidson, Westinghouse

Agency orders require companies to fix warranties, come clean with customers, and compete fairly with independent repairers.

IL Senator Asks for GAO Study of Right to Repair

Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) wrote a letter urging the GAO to examine federal agency’s “efforts to ensure consumers’ right to repair” their vehicles.

FTC Chair Says Right to Repair is a ‘Top Priority’

The need for federal right to repair protections in the auto industry was top of mind for key legislators and regulators at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing held on May 18.

Massachusetts R2R Court Case Decision Postponed Again

US District Judge Douglas Woodlock will issue his findings and conclusion no later than July 2, 2022.

US Rep. Davidson Co-Sponsors REPAIR Act

Rep. Davidson (R-Oh.) is an auto industry alumnus who ran his family’s small-batch machining and fabricating business.

Biden Administration Releases 2023 Budget Proposal

The budget proposal builds on the investments made in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed last year, by allocating $105 billion to the U.S. Department of Transportation.