The Federal Legislative and Regulatory Roundup is a comprehensive listing of legislation currently pending in the U.S. Congress as well as regulations pending before federal agencies that impact the automotive aftermarket. These include issues affecting small business owners and their employees. Like the state legislative database that SEMA maintains, this material is posted and updated regularly.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Eric Snyder at the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at (202) 792-7793 or erics@sema.org
Federal Legislation and Regulatory Roundup
Ask Your U.S. Representative to Support the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act | 11-29-2023
Ask Your U.S. Representative to Support the CARS Act | 09-27-2023
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to Stop California’s ICE Vehicle Ban | 09-14-2023
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. House of Representatives Schedules Vote on Bill to Stop California’s ICE Vehicle Ban | 09-08-2023
BREAKING NEWS: California Judge Rules in Favor of SEMA, EcoLogic to Protect Motorized Recreation at Oceano Dunes | 07-20-2023
SAN Secures Companion Resolution from U.S. Senate Recognizing “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 07-19-2023
U.S. Congress Members Introduce Resolution Recognizing July 14th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 07-07-2023
BREAKING NEWS: EPA Pursues New Emissions Standards to Spur Transition to Electric Vehicles | 04-14-2023
SEMA Statement on The Status of The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act | 12-22-2022
Fact vs. Fiction: WV vs. EPA Supreme Court Decision | 06-30-2022
Ask Your U.S. Representative to Protect Your Right to Modify by Cosponsoring the REPAIR Act | 06-29-2022
SAN Secures Congressional Resolutions Recognizing July 8th as Collector Car Appreciation Day | 06-27-2022
EPA to Expand E15 Ethanol Fuel Sales into Summer | 04-15-2022
U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Recognizing July 9th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 06-24-2021
SAVE OUR RACECARS: SAN Challenges EPA in Court! | 03-05-2021
START YOUR ENGINES: Re-created Dream Cars Will Finally Roar to Life After Long-Awaited Approval! | 01-21-2021
SAN Secures Companion Resolutions from U.S. Congress Recognizing July 10th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 07-07-2020
SAN Secures Companion Resolution from U.S. Senate Recognizing July 12th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 06-28-2019
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposes to Expand the Sale of E-15 Gasoline | 03-25-2019
SEMA Applauds Introduction of Congressional Resolution Recognizing July 12 as Collector Car Appreciation Day | 02-15-2019
SAN Secures Companion Resolution from U.S. Senate Recognizing July 13th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 07-13-2018
SAN Secures Congressional Resolution Recognizing July 13th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 07-09-2018
U.S. Department of Commerce Action on Imported Automobiles and Auto Parts Could Trigger 25% Tariffs | 06-18-2018
U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Prohibit E15 Sales | 03-14-2017
Help Save California OHV Program | 08-04-2016
Help Save California OHV Program | 07-13-2016
SAN Secures U.S. Senate Resolution Designating July 8th as Collector Car Appreciation Day | 06-21-2016
Is Your Elected Official a Cosponsor of the RPM Act? | 05-04-2016
Breaking News: SEMA President Chris Kersting Responds to EPA Decision on Racecar Regulation | 04-14-2016
Say No to EPA Threat to Motorsports | 02-08-2016
Say No to EPA Threat to Motorsports : SEMA Opposes Regulation Prohibiting Conversion of Vehicles into Racecars | 02-08-2016
Congressional Legislation Creates 6 National Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas in the California Desert | 10-06-2015
SAN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 10th AS "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY" | 06-19-2015
SAN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 11th AS COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY | 06-30-2014
Thousands Celebrate "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY" | 07-22-2013
"COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY" Is Finally Here! | 07-12-2013
SAN AGAIN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 12th AS COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY | 06-20-2013
U.S. Senate Committee Amends Bill to Reopen OHV Access to North Carolinas Cape Hatteras National Seashore | 06-19-2013
Provision to Save Californias Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area Approved by House; Will Now be Considered by Senate | 06-14-2013
Provision to Save Californias Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area Moves Closer to Becoming Law | 06-07-2013
COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY is on July 12 2013 | 03-08-2013
Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives to Stop Sale of E15 Gas Pending Scientific Analysis | 02-28-2013
Senate Rules Committee Approves Pro-Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicle Bill in Washington State; Moves to Floor of Senate | 02-06-2013
SAN Members Crucial in Gathering 25,000 Petition Signatures to Save Johnson Valley OHV Area | 01-29-2013
California's Johnson Valley OHV Area Guaranteed Temporary Protection from Marine Base Expansion | 12-20-2012
SAN Announces Winner of Hot Rod Magazine Contest | 08-30-2012
Thousands Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day | 07-27-2012
LAST CHANCE: SAN/Hot Rod Magazine Contest | 07-24-2012
SAN Announces Hot Rod Magazine Contest | 06-15-2012
SAN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 13th AS COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY | 05-10-2012
COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY IS ON JULY 13, 2012 | 03-02-2012
U.S. House Committee Passes Bill Requiring Independent Scientific Analysis of E15 Gasoline | 02-07-2012
Federal Government Proposes Mandatory Salt Replenishment Program for Bonneville Salt Flats | 12-01-2011
Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day! | 08-31-2011
Resolution Designating July 8, 2011 as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" Approved by U.S. Senate | 04-15-2011
"Cash for Clunkers" Legislation Signed Into Law | 10-20-2009
Congress Rejects "Cash for Clunkers" Program | 02-24-2009