WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2694, The Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007

Comment by Shane (July 2, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This bill needs to include construction and agricultural equipment as well. The same efficiency requirements are being imposed on this industry, and the manufacturers and dealers have quite a racket going with their own proprietary systems. Check out Bobcat Compact Equipment, for example. The folks who build and feed the country need the same protections....

Comment by Robert (March 6, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

I own two 2007 Suzuki motorcycles that I cannot even adjust the idle on without a $900.00 computer interface and software and these tools are only available to dealers....

Comment by shane (February 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Why is this bill needed. All the tooling and information is available now. See NASTF.org for more information....

Revision by webmaster (August 8, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2694 would protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles.

Detailed Summary

Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2007 - 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 consumers and service providers any related tool or equipment; and (3) provide the information necessary to enable 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.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/13/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (June 14, 2007, 01:00:00)

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H.R. 2694 would protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles.

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Status of the Legislation

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Revision by webmaster (June 14, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2694 would protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/13/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of June 13, 2007

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/13/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Status as of June 13, 2007

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/13/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.