HR 1449 112th 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 2011

Introduced: April 8, 2011 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 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Apr 8, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 8, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 - 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.

What's happening now April 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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