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U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill The U.S. Senate passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill today in a 69-30 vote. The passage of this legislation comes after months of debate over infrastructure funding. The legislation will now move to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation includes $7.5 billion for electric…

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House Democrats Advocate for $85 Billion for EVs

House Democrats Advocate for $85 Billion for EVs U.S. House of Representatives Democrats sent a letter today to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging them to consider more funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure. The letter, which was signed by Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Rep. Yvette…

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Congressman Issa Reintroduces Crash Parts Legislation: ASA Testified in Opposition at 2016 Hearing

Congressman Issa Reintroduces Crash Parts Legislation: ASA Testified in Opposition at 2016 Hearing Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) recently introduced the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act. This legislation is the most recent iteration of crash parts legislation that have been introduced regularly since 2007. The SMART Act provides an exception from infringement for…

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President Biden Announces Executive Order on Electric Vehicles

President Biden Announces Executive Order on Electric Vehicles President Biden signed an executive order today entitled “Strengthening American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks”. This order is meant to serve as a first step toward electrifying the United States vehicle fleet. President Biden signed the order in the company of the three major auto manufacturing…

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Infrastructure: What’s changed between the House and Senate bills

Infrastructure: What’s changed between the House and Senate bills Post content here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024…

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SBA Announces Opening of PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal

SBA Announces Opening of PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new direct forgiveness portal for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This portal will streamline the loan forgiveness process for businesses with loans under $150,000– a total of over 6.5 million businesses in the United States.…

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Breaking down the Senate infrastructure agreement’s $550B in new spending

Breaking down the Senate infrastructure agreement’s $550B in new spending Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024…

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Moves Forward in the U.S. Senate

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Moves Forward in the U.S. Senate The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework passed a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate last night. The vote was 67-32, with all Senate Democrats voting yes, and 17 Senate Republicans joining them. The framework that was voted on is similar to the plans discussed in previous weeks, with…

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Report: What you need to know about job training programs

Report: What you need to know about job training programs Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives Select Month November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024…

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FTC Votes Unanimously to Adopt Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions Imposed by Manufacturers and Sellers

FTC Votes Unanimously to Adopt Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions Imposed by Manufacturers and Sellers The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 today to adopt the Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions Imposed by Manufacturers and Sellers. The commission voted during their open commission meeting this afternoon. Earlier this year, the FTC released a report entitled…

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