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The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Our Washington, D.C., office – located just steps away from the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives office buildings – is ASA members’ link to the legislative and regulatory issues that are most relevant to automotive repair businesses.

ASA monitors issues at the state and federal level, identifying legislation and regulations most important to members. ASA’s D.C. office serves as an advocate on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies on behalf of independent repairers. ASA provides information and grassroots opportunities through its legislative website, TakingTheHill.org, and various association publications. ASA’s goal is to advance the plight of independent automotive repairers, protecting our members from legislation and regulations that may harm their businesses, and advancing those policies that make our members’ businesses stronger.

Featured Posts

House Small Business Committee Proposes Increase in PPP Funds

February 10, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee released their economic stimulus plan proposal this week. Included in the plan is increased eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Additionally, the proposal allocates an additional $7.25 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, elevating the total…

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U.S. House Small Business Committee Holds Hearing on PPP

February 5, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Committee this week held a hearing entitled “State of the Small Business Economy in the Era of COVID-19”. During the hearing, lawmakers questioned four witnesses: Sharon Pinder, President and CEO of the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Stephen Shoaps, owner of Strother Cinema in Oklahoma,…

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ASA Signs Letter Opposing the Raise the Wage Act of 2021

February 4, 2021

This morning, ASA signed onto a letter sent by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) to the U.S. Congress opposing the Raise the Wage Act of 2021. This legislation, if passed, would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next five years. According to the…

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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025

Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. 

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U.S. EPA Takes Action Relevant to Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Colorado and Arizona

November 20, 2025

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave final approval to changes in Colorado’s Enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance (IM) program. In the implementation plan submitted to the EPA, Colorado proposed making the following substantive changes: Removing the requirement for a visual inspection of emission control devices model year vehicles…

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ASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. 

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