The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has submitted testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade in support of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. The subcommittee is currently holding a hearing titled “Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.”
NFIB’s testimony asks Congress to ensure that small businesses and consumers can access safe, convenient, and affordable vehicle repair options in their communities by advancing the bipartisan REPAIR Act.
“Each second spent driving to a dealership or waiting for a repair is time not spent growing a business,” said Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations. “For a small business operating on tight margins, this time is money pulled from their livelihood. As technological advances have increased in vehicles, some auto manufacturers have found ways to restrict access to data critical to conducting even the simplest of repairs. As a result, small businesses are forced to rely on vehicle repair options that can have longer wait times, higher costs, and require further travel. In today’s fast-paced economy, small businesses simply cannot afford to waste these resources.
“NFIB is encouraged by the inclusion of the REPAIR Act in the subcommittee’s conversation this week. We are excited to see its broad, bipartisan support, and look forward to working with the Committee this Congress to advance the bill.”
The NFIB has represented America’s small and independent business owners for over 80 years as a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated exclusively to supporting these enterprises across all 50 states.
