Commercial Truck Industry Opposes Legislation that Would Shift Authority to Set Fuel Economy Rules
The American Truck Dealers, a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association are opposed to the Senate legislation because the EPA would be granted the authority to set fuel economy standards without considering the impact on the economy and other factors. Under current law, the DOT is required to take these considerations into account when issuing fuel economy rules.
Groups Testify at Crash Parts Patent Legislation Hearing
Advocates of the legislation, including the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), say it will guarantee access to affordable alternative replacement parts and curb what they claim are attempts by OEMs to monopolize the marketplace.
House Passes Party-Line Health Care Legislation, Amendments
The legislation will be paid for by raising $438 billion though new taxes and fees on businesses, families and insurers.
Congress May Consider Vehicle Safety Legislation in Light of Toyota Recall
During hearings held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), stated that safety must come first and questioned whether the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) possessed the tools and resources needed to ensure safety of the electronic controls and computers operating today’s vehicles.
New Jersey State Assembly Passes Right to Repair Legislation; Passes Assembly 49-22
Senate runs out of time.
Arizona Representative Sponsors Legislation on Behalf of CAWA to Address Battery Core Deposit Discrepancy
HB 2130 will update the amount of the recycling deposit that retailers can charge consumers who purchase automotive batteries to an amount that is not greater than the recycling deposit charged by battery manufacturers.
NAM Continues to Speak Out On Card Check Legislation
The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) in its current form, aims to eliminate secret ballot elections and replace them with a “card check” system in which workers sign an authorization card — whether in private or in the presence of union organizers and co-workers.
Senate Vote on Clunkers Legislation May Be Delayed
The bipartisan legislation to add $2 billion to the program passed last week in the House by a vote of 316 to 109.
‘Cash for Clunkers’ Legislation Dropped from Tobacco Bill
According to reports, the Senate Appropriations Committee objected to using money from the economic stimulus package to fund the project.
Five More Members of Congress Support “Right to Repair” Legislation
Reps. Boucher, Gerlach, Rogers, Shuler and Welch co-sponsor HR 2057.