H.R.2057 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009

To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Edolphus Towns

D-NY

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Official Summary

4/22/2009--Introduced.Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009 - Requires the manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold, leased, or otherwise introduced into U.S. commerce to: (1) provide to the vehicle owner and service providers all information necessary to diagnose, service, maintain

Official Summary

4/22/2009--Introduced.Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009 - Requires the manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold, leased, or otherwise introduced into U.S. commerce to:
(1) provide to the vehicle owner and service providers all information necessary to diagnose, service, maintain, or repair the vehicle;
(2) offer for sale to the vehicle owner and service providers any related tool or equipment; and
(3) provide the information that enables aftermarket tool companies to manufacture tools with the same functional characteristics. Exempts trade secrets, so long as the information is not disclosed to authorized dealers or service providers. Authorizes enforcement of this Act by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and civil actions by state attorneys general, consumers, and service providers.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.2057

  • Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
  • National Federation of Independent Business
  • National Grange
  • 60 Plus Association
  • Retail Industry Leaders Association
  • RetireSafe
  • ...and 23 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing H.R.2057

  • Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
  • The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
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12/12/10
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The Engine Repower Council strongly supports the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057) to protect each motorist’s right to patronize the auto repair facility of their choice. ...

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12/12/10
TIA continues to camp out on Capitol Hill - News - Modern Tire Dealer

H.R. 2057, the Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act. TIA, along with the Automotive aftermarket Industry Association and the Coalition for Repair Equality, have lobbied for, and championed this legislation for several years now. ...

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