WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2796, The Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009

Comment by Rick Weller (November 30, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

I have spent 37 years in the autombile business and when I found out that all Chrysler stores being closed, 788, were republican party donators, it was obvious that Ratner and his wife made the list of closings for OBAMA. You people out there better get your head out of the clouds because Obama is going down with the Democratic ship. What trash this administration is....

Comment by ChuckL (August 25, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This bill like its following bill is discriminatory. It only applies to government owned companies. It must go. Replace it with a non-discrininatory bill....

Comment by ml (July 27, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

imagine receiving a letter that your business is shut down...your income is gone...the inventory you have, office equipment, etc. is left for you to sell for pennies on the $$$. then you find out that they are opening another dealer to replace you...this is political and part of the "change"....look out insurance companies..you are next....

Comment by Jill (July 22, 2009, 01:00:00)

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Chrysler went backrupt...the dealers didn't!!! This is so sad to leave thousands of dealers penniless overnight because of poor management and lies by the corporation! Support this bill and give the dealers back their franchises, so they can at least sell them. As of now, they were just GIVEN to the dealer down the street. Shameful!!!...

Revision by webmaster (July 17, 2009, 01:00:00)

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2796 would restore the economic rights of automobile dealers.

Detailed Summary

Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009 - Prohibits any automobile manufacturer (manufacturer) in which the federal government has a financial or ownership interest from depriving an automobile dealer (dealer) of its economic rights under a dealer agreement. Requires the manufacturer to assume (or assign to a successor) each agreement in existence before the commencement of a federal bankruptcy case by the manufacturer.

Directs any such manufacturer, if a valid dealer agreement is not assumed or assigned, to require the new entity created in the bankruptcy case to enter into a new agreement, under the same terms.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/10/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Comment by Jennifer (July 15, 2009, 01:00:00)

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The main reason the companies have declared "bankruptcy" was so that they could IGNORE all state franchise laws and get rid of dealers to appease the Obama "task force". It is SO wrong and unAmerican. This bill needs to be passed!...

Comment by Carli (July 13, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Let capitalism run its course. Let consumers choose which companies they want to give their money to and let the poorly managed companies fail as a result. The dealers didn't fail. The companies failed them....

Comment by madscot (July 11, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Worked at Chrysler dealers since 1975. Like the idea behind bill, but as a fixed operations manager I am not sure life with Chrysler again would be possible. I don't believe "our" government will tolerate it. Life without Chrysler hasn't been all bad. At least compensate the owners to seed their nest business enterprise....

Comment by WILL1223 (July 9, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!! LET THE MARKET PLACE DECIDE! IF GM MADE GREAT CARS AND TRUCKS(IN THE PUBLIC'S EYE NOT THEIRS) THEY WOULD NOT BE BANKRUPT! LETS SEE , THE MANAGEMENT THAT BANKRUPT THE COMPANY IS TELLING DEALERS THEY ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO SELL PRODUCT THAT NOBODY SEEMS TO WANT! I'M SURE CUTTING THE DEALER BODY WILL SOLVE THE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER PERCEPTION PROBLEM DON'T YOU! NOW PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO TRAVEL FURTHER AND PAY MORE FOR GM PRODUCTS THAT THEY DON'T WANT IN THE FIRST PLACE! WOW GM MANAGEMENT REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!! I'M SO ENCOURAGED BY THEIR COMMAND OF THE PROBLEM! HOPEFULLY ENGINEERING WILL BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO KEEP THEM RUNNING!...

Comment by Steve123 (July 4, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This bill is shameful, and EVERY Congressperson who votes for it is a sellout in my eyes....

Comment by greg (June 27, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

jim press is a liar and should get perjury charges brought against him , what is jim press 's salary anyway ? chrysler will not divulge what we pay this genius...

Comment by TRACY (June 22, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

IF THIS BILL DOES NOT PASS WE MUST BOYCOTT THESE COMPANIES AND NEVER BUY ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM THEM AGAIN. IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO GET RID OF THE UNION AND POWER HUNGRY SOCIALIST PIGS THAT WANT TO MAKE US DEPENDENT ON THE GOVERNMENT. GIVE THE POWER BACK TO THE PEOPLE!!!...

Comment by shirley (June 22, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

I HAVE WORKED FOR A CHRYSLER DEALER FOR 17 YEARS THUR GOOD AND BAD.CHRYSLER SHUT DOWN OUR CHRYSLER STORE (47YEARS)DODGE(32 YEARS)JEEP(28 YEARS) SAW ON LINE BEFORE LETTER CAME. WE KNEW THEY DIDN'T LIKE OUR ZIP CODE.THIS IS JUST SO WRONG CALL AND SUPPORT BILL....

Comment by dolores (June 20, 2009, 01:00:00)

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

We Don't need more people unemployed, more children unfed,more homeless people. what is this government thinking of? more people unemployed does not help our economy and spirit. More foreclosed homes give me a break and the 100 people plus not just 100 people but spouses children dreams up in smoke..........

Comment by Frank Inored (June 18, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The move by the Obama administration makes no sense and was hastily rushed through to give the impression that they were responding to a economic house ablaze. Yes, we have an economic fire, but in this case the fire engine ran over thousands of pedestrians and wasted billions of dollars. The 800 dealers employed an average of 40 people resulting in 32,000 jobs lost and impacting an average of 50 related businesses meaning over 1,600,000 economic units have suffered. The usual response is that we must move on, but no more of that nonsense; in this case there are countless people along the road and injured from the fire engines haste to put out the fire. Maybe it's time for Congress to go back and pick up the survivors before it's too late...

Comment by Karin (June 18, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The dealership we have dealt w/ for 20 years has been family-owned for 70 years w/ the founding father actually playing a major role in GM's existence before they decided to start 2 independently owned franchises that are completely self-reliant. GM relys on them to purchase their cars. They are one of the most reliable, service oriented and profitable dealerships in this market. Now they will have to lay off 100's of employees & add to the downturn of our economy. I have to wonder if my Suburban will still be serviced w/ the quality and honesty that came from their dealership and if I still have my "TIRES FOR LIFE" guarantee w/ whatever "Government run" Dealership that Obama and his "Team of Automotive experts" come up with. Please support this bill and help save all those family-dealerships and employees and dont penalize all the independant franchises that did not rely on G.M.! NO DOUBT, this whole decision will benefit the Unions. Sad situation for our economy and our future!...

Comment by Noni Eagen (June 17, 2009, 01:00:00)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

I work at a Chrysler dealership that has been selling Chrysler products since the early 1930's. With 789 dealers terminated (who cost Chrysler "0"), thousands will be out of work & tax revenue lost. Taxpayers bailed out Chrysler & GM so they could in turn put thousands across the country out of work. THIS BILL MUST PASS! Dealers have been loyal sellers of these products & have invested so much only to have everything taken away with no thought to the consequences. Some of the top dealers (sales & service) were among those terminated. Jim Press lied at the hearings about the criteria used for termination. Please support this bill to help save thousands of jobs & give the "little guys" a voice!...

Comment by Real Estate Broker (June 15, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

I do not want another Comercial property vvacated and foreclosed on in our area. Everytime we get "fire sale" properties the only buyer we have migrates to that property. This the balance of the market stays depressed. The property taxes do not get paid and then when the new person does they are at a discount to what was being paid. Thanks for caring to read this....

Comment by Mark (June 15, 2009, 01:00:00)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

$250 Million of Tarp money to close GM dealers is a poor use of governement money. Raise unemployent and credit delinquencies? put more people on welfare and SSI and unemployment benefits? This is Crazy! WHO'S IDEA WAS THIS?...

Revision by webmaster (June 11, 2009, 01:00:00)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2796 would restore the economic rights of automobile dealers.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

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H.R. 2796 would restore the economic rights of automobile dealers.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/10/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of June 10, 2009

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

6/10/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.