HR 2057 111th Congress House Commerce Administrative law and regulatory procedures Civil actions and liability Consumer affairs Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Manufacturing Motor vehicles Trade secrets and economic espionage

Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009

Introduced: April 22, 2009 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Apr 23, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Apr 22, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 22, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 23, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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