AI Summary

The "Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act" is a federal bill aimed at protecting consumers' right to choose where they can get their vehicles serviced or repaired. The main provisions of the bill prevent automakers from limiting access to diagnostic tools and software needed for independent repair shops to work on vehicles. This legislation aims to promote competition in the automotive repair industry and ensure consumers have more options for vehicle maintenance, potentially leading to lower costs and increased convenience.

Bill Activity

2023-03-08: Introduced in House
2023-03-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2023-03-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
2023-07-12: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 8.
2023-07-12: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-07-27: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-07-27: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 22.
2023-09-01: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-169.
2023-09-01: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
2023-09-13: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 680 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1435 and H.R. 4365. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1435 under a closed rule and H.R. 4365 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit allowed.
2023-09-13: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 681 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1435 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
2023-09-14: Rule H. Res. 681 passed House.
2023-09-14: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 681. (consideration: CR H4318-4328)
2023-09-14: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1435 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
2023-09-14: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1435.
2023-09-14: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2023-09-14: Mr. Levin moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H4326)
2023-09-14: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2023-09-14: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 212 (Roll no. 390).
2023-09-14: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 391). (text: CR H4318)
2023-09-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-09-18: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.