Federal Legislation and Regulatory Roundup

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 Stuart Gosswein at the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at 202-777-1220 or stuartg@sema.org

Legislative Alerts: Federal

UPDATE: SEMA Applauds Public-Private Effort to Save The Bonneville Salt Flats | 01-23-2022
Call Congress and Tell Your Lawmakers to Pass the RPM Act | 10-12-2021
BREAKING NEWS: RPM Act Reintroduced in U.S. Senate for 2021-2022 — Act Now! | 09-15-2021
U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Recognizing July 9th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 06-24-2021
BREAKING NEWS: RPM Act Reintroduced for 2021—Act Now! | 05-18-2021
URGENT: Tell the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to Spend Money Appropriated by Congress to Save the Bonneville Salt Flats | 04-20-2021
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
FINAL PUSH—Tell Congress to Pass the RPM Act to Save Our Racecars This Year! | 11-13-2020
URGENT: Tell the U.S. Department of the Interior to Spend Money Appropriated by Congress to Save the Bonneville Salt Flats | 07-31-2020
SAN Secures Companion Resolutions from U.S. Congress Recognizing July 10th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 07-07-2020
URGENT: Tell the U.S. Department of the Interior to Save the Bonneville Salt Flats | 03-03-2020
ACT NOW—Tell Congress to Pass the RPM Act and Save Our Racecars! | 12-19-2019
ACT NOW! Tell Your U.S. Senators to Support the RPM Act and Save Our Racecars | 10-18-2019
SEMA Sues U.S. Department of Transportation for Failing to Implement Replica Car Law | 10-17-2019
SAN Secures Companion Resolution from U.S. Senate Recognizing July 12th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” | 06-28-2019
UPDATE: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Expands the Sale of E-15 Gasoline | 06-05-2019
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Proposes to Expand the Sale of E-15 Gasoline | 03-25-2019
UPDATE: State of Utah Approves $5 Million to Restore Bonneville Salt Flats | 03-15-2019
URGENT: Tell Utah State Lawmakers to Save the Bonneville Salts Flats | 02-26-2019
SEMA Applauds Introduction of Congressional Resolution Recognizing July 12 as Collector Car Appreciation Day | 02-15-2019
Congress Introduces Bill to Help Prevent E15 (Ethanol) Misfueling | 02-13-2019
UPDATE: Tell the Federal Government to Quit Stalling Replica Vehicle Production | 10-19-2018
Act Now—Please Ask Your Members of Congress to Help Save the Bonneville Salt Flats | 08-09-2018
Tell Your U.S. Senators to Protect Motorized Recreation in the California Desert | 07-16-2018
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
UPDATE: Comment Deadline Extended for U.S. Department of Commerce Action on Imported Automobiles and Auto Parts That Could Trigger 25% Tariffs | 06-22-2018
U.S. Department of Commerce Action on Imported Automobiles and Auto Parts Could Trigger 25% Tariffs | 06-18-2018
Congress Introduces Bill to Help Prevent E15 (Ethanol) Misfuelling | 05-23-2018
Congress Introduces Bills to End Corn Ethanol Mandate | 03-15-2018
California Bill to Extend New Car Emissions Test Exemption Signed by Governor | 10-09-2017
California Legislation to Extend Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Program Signed by Governor | 10-02-2017
Delaware Bill to Extend Emissions Test Exemption for New Cars Signed Into Law | 09-21-2017
California Legislation to Extend Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Program Approved by Legislature; Moves to Governor | 09-19-2017
California Bill to Extend New Car Emissions Test Exemption Approved by Legislature; Moves to Governor | 09-13-2017
Missouri Bill to Permanently Register Historic Trailers Dies as Legislature Adjourns | 08-03-2017
Bill to Provide for Single License Plate in Missouri Dies as Legislature Adjourns | 08-02-2017
South Carolina Resolution to Create Study of Mileage-Based User Fee Dies as Legislature Adjourns | 08-02-2017
Maine Single License Plate Bill Dies as Legislature Adjourns | 07-17-2017
Alaska Bill to Promote Outdoor Recreation Not Considered as Legislature Adjourns | 07-16-2017
Louisiana Bill to Exempt Antique Motor Vehicles From State and Local Taxes Dies as Legislature Adjourns | 07-11-2017
California Bill to Extend New Car Emissions Test Exemption Approved by Senate Committee; Moves to Appropriations | 07-09-2017
Delaware Bill to Extend New Car Emissions Test Exemption Approved by House and Senate; Moves to Governor | 07-09-2017
U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Prohibit E15 Sales | 03-14-2017
ACT NOW! New Congress Means New Opportunity to Save Our Racecars | 01-17-2017
8th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day to be Celebrated July 14, 2017 | 10-26-2016
Michigan Bill to Facilitate Motorized Access to Forest Roads Signed into Law | 09-28-2016
Amended Michigan Bill to Facilitate Motorized Access to Forest Roads Approved by Legislature; Moves to Governor | 09-20-2016
Amended Michigan Bill to Facilitate Motorized Access to Forest Roads Approved by Senate; Moves Back to House | 09-08-2016
California Bill to Require Warranty Disclosure Dies as Legislature Adjourns | 09-08-2016
California Bill to Expand Eligibility for Year of Manufacture License Plates Signed Into Law | 08-22-2016
New Hampshire Legislation Dies for the Year as Legislature Adjourns | 08-08-2016
Minnesota Bills to Increase Fees for Fuel Efficient Vehicles/ Tax Cars for Miles Traveled Die as Legislature Adjourns | 08-07-2016
California Bill to Expand Eligibility for Year of Manufacture License Plates Approved by Assembly; Moves to Governor | 08-07-2016
Help Save California OHV Program | 08-04-2016
New Jersey Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Needs Your Support | 07-18-2016
Help Save California OHV Program | 07-13-2016
California Bill to Expand Vehicle Retirement Program Fails Senate Committee Passage | 07-11-2016
Call Your U.S. Senators Now to Save Racing from Government Threat! | 06-28-2016
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
Bipartisan Congressional Bill Will Protect Motorsports Future | 04-20-2016
Breaking News: SEMA President Chris Kersting Responds to EPA Decision on Racecar Regulation | 04-14-2016
Breaking News: White House Responds to Racecar Petition | 04-07-2016
California Bill to Expand Eligibility for Year of Manufacture License Plates to be Considered on April 19, 2016 | 04-07-2016
California Bill to Require Warranty Disclosure to be Considered on April 19, 2016 | 04-06-2016
Missouri Bill to Permanently Register Historic Camping or Fifth Wheel Trailers Approved by House; Moves to Senate | 04-04-2016
California Bill that Sought to Restrict Zinc in Tires Amended | 04-03-2016
West Virginia Bill to Provide Special Plates for Collector Vehicles Vetoed by Governor | 04-03-2016
California Bill Seeks to Expand Vehicle Retirement Program | 03-30-2016
Connecticut Bill to Provide Titles for Older Vehicles Approved by Committee; Moves to Full House | 03-30-2016
West Virginia Bill to Create Additional Opportunities for Racing Events Signed Into Law | 03-30-2016
New Hampshire Bill to Allow Additional Trailers to Qualify for Antique Plate Approved by Legislature; Moves to Governor | 03-28-2016
Idaho Bill to Provide for Single License Plate for Certain Motor Vehicles Dies | 03-28-2016
New Hampshire Legislation to Exempt Historically Significant Cars From Emissions Tests Amended and Approved by Senate | 03-27-2016
Alabama Bill to Further Exempt Older Vehicles from Certificate of Title Requirement Approved by House; Moves to Senate | 03-27-2016
New Jersey Reintroduces Bill to Provide Window Stickers to Vehicles Exempt From Inspections | 03-22-2016
Indiana Bill to Permit Non-Residents to Use Off-Highway Trails Signed Into Law | 03-22-2016
Utah Resolution to Urge Restoration of the Bonneville Salt Flats Approved by Governor | 03-20-2016
New Hampshire Bill to Allow Additional Trailers to Qualify for Antique Plate Approved by Committee; Moves to Senate Floor | 03-17-2016
Michigan Bill to Facilitate Motorized Access to Forest Roads Approved by House; Moves to Senate | 03-17-2016
West Virginia Legislation Dies for the Year as Legislature Adjourns | 03-16-2016
New Hampshire Legislation to Exempt Historically Significant Cars From Emissions Tests Approved by Committee; Moves to Senate Floor | 03-16-2016
New Hampshire Bill to Permit Larger Off-Highway Vehicles at Jericho Mountain State Park Approved by House; Moves to Senate | 03-16-2016
West Virginia Bill to Create Additional Opportunities for Racing Events Approved by House; Moves to Governor | 03-14-2016
California Introduces Bill to Require Warranty Disclosure | 03-14-2016
West Virginia Approves Resolution Opposing EPA Ban on Certain Race Cars | 03-13-2016
West Virginia Bill to Provide Special Plates for Collector Vehicles Approved by Senate; Moves to Governor | 03-13-2016
Illinois Introduces Bill to Raise Gas Taxes/Create a Road User Tax and Raise Registration Fees | 03-13-2016
Alabama Senate Bill to Further Exempt Older Vehicles From Certificate of Title Requirement | 03-10-2016
New Hampshire Bill to Allow Additional Trailers to Qualify for Antique Plates Approved by House; Moves to Senate | 03-10-2016
Hawaii Bill to Increase Fees for Motor Vehicles Approved by Senate; Moves to House | 03-10-2016
Iowa Bill to Provide for Single License Plate Amended and Approved by House; Moves to Senate | 03-08-2016
Nebraska Bill to Provide Single License Plate for Certain Motor Vehicles Signed into Law | 03-07-2016
West Virginia Bill to Create Additional Opportunities for Racing Events Approved by Committee; Moves to Full House | 03-07-2016
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
New Federal Law Enables Hobbyists to Purchase TurnKey Replica Cars | 12-07-2015
7th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day to be Celebrated July 8 2016 | 10-21-2015
Congressional Legislation Creates 6 National Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas in the California Desert | 10-06-2015
Congressional Legislation Would Allow Hobbyists to Buy TurnKey Replica Cars | 08-12-2015
SAN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 10th AS "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY" | 06-19-2015
Congressional Legislation Would Allow Hobbyists to Buy Turn-Key Replica Cars | 06-18-2015
U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Reform Ethanol Mandate | 06-02-2015
Federal Legislation Would Prevent Over Regulation of Recreational Off Highway Vehicles | 05-12-2015
Legislation Would Limit President's Power to Designate National Monuments | 02-25-2015
Federal Legislation Would Require Study of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Rule | 02-24-2015
6th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day to be Celebrated July 10, 2015 | 10-22-2014
SAN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 11th AS COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY | 06-30-2014
SAN Praises Congressional Action to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area | 12-13-2013
Bill to Exempt Certain Historic Military Vehicles From License Plate Requirement to be Considered in Committee on October 29 | 10-28-2013
5th Annual "Collector Car Appreciation Day" to be Celebrated July 11, 2014 | 09-11-2013
Thousands Celebrate "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY" | 07-22-2013
"COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY" Is Finally Here! | 07-12-2013
Spike TVs Powerblock Host Encourages You to Celebrate the Automotive Hobby | 06-27-2013
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
House Committee Moves to Save California's Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area | 05-15-2013
Promote the Auto Hobby This July For "Collector Car Appreciation Day" | 04-24-2013
Congress Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Road Closures, Ensure Public Participation When Designating National Monuments | 04-17-2013
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
Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate to Prevent Sale of E15 Gasoline | 02-19-2013
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
5,000 Signatures Needed for White House Petition to Save Johnson Valley OHV Area | 01-25-2013
Help Save California's Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area | 01-17-2013
California's Johnson Valley OHV Area Guaranteed Temporary Protection from Marine Base Expansion | 12-20-2012
SEMA Action Network to Sponsor Racers Against Street Racing | 12-06-2012
4th Annual "Collector Car Appreciation Day" to Be Celebrated July 12, 2013 | 11-27-2012
2012 Election Enters Home Stretch. Have You Registered to Vote? | 09-12-2012
SAN Announces Winner of Hot Rod Magazine Contest | 08-30-2012
SEMA Seeks to Protect “King of the Hammers” OHV Event at Johnson Valley, CA | 08-27-2012
Court's Ethanol Decision Jeopardizes Historic Vehicles, Specialty Parts | 08-20-2012
29 Palms Base Expansion Threatens OHV Access to Johnson Valley, CA | 08-07-2012
Thousands Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day | 07-27-2012
LAST CHANCE: SAN/Hot Rod Magazine Contest | 07-24-2012
Have a Happy Collector Car Appreciation Day from the SEMA Action Network! | 07-13-2012
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
Get In On the Celebration of Collector Car Appreciation Day! | 04-24-2012
SAN Tracks Hundreds of Legislative Initiatives Affecting the Motor Vehicle Hobby | 03-23-2012
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
SAN Sets July 13th As "Collector Car Appreciation Day" | 01-04-2012
Federal Government Proposes Mandatory Salt Replenishment Program for Bonneville Salt Flats | 12-01-2011
Colby Martin Introduced as New SEMA Action Network Director | 11-16-2011
The Bonneville Salt Flats Are Being Destroyed - Help Save the Salt! | 11-01-2011
SEMA Action Network Streamlines Website to Help You Protect Your Passion | 10-26-2011
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
House Approves SAN Supported Measure to Suspend EPA E15 Program; Senate Action Next | 03-13-2011
SAN Again Leads the Way in Preventing EPA from Increasing Ethanol Content in Gasoline | 02-20-2011
SAN Keeps You Current on Legislative Action in the States | 02-05-2011
SAN Opposes EPA Expansion of E15 Waiver to MY 2001 and Newer Cars | 01-25-2011
SAN Leads the Way in Opposing E15 Waiver and Proposed Rule to Prevent Misfueling | 01-10-2011
EPA Denies E15 Waiver for Pre-2001 Cars, Permits Use in Newer Cars | 01-07-2011
EPA Denies E15 Waiver for Pre-2001 Cars, Permits Use in Newer Cars | 10-01-2010
"Cash for Clunkers" Legislation Signed Into Law | 10-20-2009
Congress Rejects "Cash for Clunkers" Program | 02-24-2009
Rhode Island, Missouri Become Second and Third States to Enact SEMA Street Rod/Custom Vehicle Registration Bill | 09-07-2004