Bill > HR1566

This bill, known as the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act), aims to ensure consumers have greater access to vehicle data and repair choices. The legislation prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from using technological or legal barriers that prevent vehicle owners or independent repair shops from accessing vehicle-generated data, critical repair information, and diagnostic tools. Manufacturers must provide vehicle owners with the same access to vehicle data that they provide to their own dealerships, including through interface ports and wireless technologies. The bill prevents manufacturers from mandating the use of specific parts or tools and requires clear disclosure if they recommend particular brands. It also establishes data privacy protections, requiring that vehicle-generated data can only be used for repair and maintenance purposes and must be deleted upon owner request, with limited exceptions for de-identified research and development. Additionally, the bill creates a Fair Competition After Vehicles Are Sold Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on implementation and monitor competitive issues in the automotive repair industry. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the Act, and manufacturers who violate its provisions will be subject to penalties. The legislation preempts state laws on the same topics and aims to give consumers more control over their vehicles and repair options.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1566/all-info