Right to Repair Act
What Right to Repair Means
This page summarizes real Right to Repair legislation already introduced in Congress, instead of pretending this is a brand-new concept. The core idea is simple: if you own the product, you should be able to access the parts, tools, software, and manuals needed to fix it yourself or at an independent shop.
Major manufacturers including John Deere, Apple, and Harley-Davidson have opposed strong repair rights in different policy fights, which is why this needs clear federal law instead of corporate promises.
Quick Summary
- Manufacturers must stop using software or contract barriers to lock owners out of repair.
- Owners and independent shops get access to critical repair data, tools, and documentation on fair terms.
- Federal agencies set rules and enforce violations so these rights are practical, not symbolic.
Legislation Links
Federal Right to Repair Bills
1) H.R.1566 (119th Congress): REPAIR Act
Current federal auto-repair bill. It bars manufacturers from withholding critical repair data and tools, requires owner/designee access, and gives FTC enforcement authority.
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2) S.3549 (117th Congress): Agricultural Right to Repair Act
Earlier federal farm-equipment repair bill focused on fair access to documentation, software, parts, and tools for owners and independent repair providers.
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3) H.R.5604 (118th Congress): Agricultural Right to Repair Act
House version introduced in the next Congress, continuing the same farm-repair push.
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Disclaimer
I keep the standard name because Right to Repair is already established legislation language. This page is intentionally a summary and launchpad to real bill text.
I support strong federal repair rights and will push for language that protects owners, independent shops, and small businesses against anti-repair lockouts.