Automotive Industry

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Vehicle Inspection Vehicle Data Access Auto Insurance Apprenticeship funding Autonomous Vehicles

H.J. Res 88 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; H.R. 1566,REPAIR Acr, Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act; S. 1379,REPAIR Act, Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act.

The PART Act would require new motor vehicles to have uniquely identifiable markings on catalytic converters, establish a grant program for marking converters in existing vehicles, impose record-keeping requirements on purchasers of used converters, and create a federal criminal offence (with up to five years imprisonment) for the theft, sale or trafficking of stolen emission-control devices. In the House it is introduced as H.R. 5221 (119th Congress) by Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) and Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN). In the Senate it is introduced as S. 2238 (119th Congress) by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) on July 10, 2025.

Issues related to NHTSA fuel economy standards. Support for advanced engine, emission control, and propulsion technologies

Support for R&D grant opportunities and funding opportunities with the Department of Energy.

IIJA reauthorization, highway trust fund revenue sources, appropriations.

Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) research program.

Vehicle right to repair; Vehicle data access; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 definitions.

Issues relating to and impacting the wholesale auto industry.

Educated Members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety of motor vehicles. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of consumers having access to vehicle data and the need for consumers to be able to choose who repairs their vehicle (H.R. 1566/ S. 1379). Educated members of Congress and the administration on the workforce needs of the supplier industry. Educated members of Congress on the role suppliers play in R&D for vehicle technology development. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of competitiveness issues and legislation for the motor vehicle parts sector. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of motor vehicle parts manufacturer friendly tax policies. Educated Members of Congress on supply chain resiliency H.R. 1566/ S. 1379 - REPAIR Act Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles Provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act related to pro-manufacturing incentives Educated Administration officials on the mobility industry supply chain and the impact of government policies Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations Advocate for the modernization of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

Developments related to autonomous vehicle technology.

Issues related to consumer motor vehicle parts; the advancement of repair options for vehicle technology components and systems to improve safety of motor vehicles.

Issues related to electric vehicles; Issues related to autonomous vehicles; Issues related to domestic manufacturing; Issues related to supply chains; Issues related to critical minerals; Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization; Issues related to EV tax incentives; H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.315/H.R.979 - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Departments of Transportation and Energy Appropriations, including funding for DOT crashworthiness studies, DOE Vehicle Technologies Office, DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office and Plastics Innovation Challenge that impact development of lightweight automotive components.

General issues related to autonomous vehicles (AVs) and AV technology. Issues related to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 119-60). SAFE LiDAR Act (H.R.6576)

Right to Repair Act (H.R. 1566); GHG and Criteria rule, and issues related to the auto industry generally.

International and general OEM issues. Issues related to Infrastructure, environment, sustainability, financial services, tax policy, vehicle safety, and intellectual property. Issues related to vehicle transmission components. H.R. 1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act. Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization legislation. S.1379 - REPAIR Act.

Advanced automotive technologies

Electric vehicles in general S 315 / HR 979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act S 161: SHE DRIVES Act Data Access In General Privacy In General Vehicle Safety in General Automated and Connected Vehicles in General Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill, Corporate, International Clean Energy Tax Provisions; EV fees; and AI and Spectrum Provisions S. 1379/H.R. 1566 REPAIR Act H.R.6688 - ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act Vehicle Affordability In General

Policies related to vehicle telematics and secure access to vehicle data. The SAFE REPAIR Act, in specific to to ensure IP protections, cybersecure data access, and data privacy. General discussions related to the automotive industry including manufacturing, technology, automated driving systems, safety, sustainability and emissions.

REPAIR Act

Automotive

Issues related to motor vehicle safety

Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation priorities, potential AV bill.

Automotive Energy Immigration Labor Tax Trade

Issues related to automotive aftermarket products and services; Issues related to Right to Modify; Issues related to recreational access to public lands; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Appropriations. Tire issues.

Executive agency actions related to hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles. Executive agency actions related to sanctions affecting auto manufacturing. Executive agency actions and proposed legislation to implement EV provisions of Inflation Reduction Act. Support for company manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Georgia. Autonomous vehicle safety - no specific legislation.

Issues related to emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks