Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023

1/24/2024, 5:15 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 s 3094, also known as the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote competition and consumer choice in the automobile retail sales industry.

If passed, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 would prohibit automobile manufacturers from requiring their dealers to adhere to certain restrictive practices, such as mandating the use of specific equipment or software. This would give dealers more freedom to operate their businesses in a way that best suits their needs and the needs of their customers.

Additionally, the bill would prevent manufacturers from retaliating against dealers who choose to sell vehicles from competing brands. This would help level the playing field for dealers and allow consumers to have access to a wider variety of vehicle options. Overall, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 aims to create a more competitive and consumer-friendly environment in the automobile retail sales industry. Supporters of the bill believe that it will lead to lower prices, more innovation, and better customer service for car buyers across the country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3094

Introduced on
2023-10-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 s 3094, also known as the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote competition and consumer choice in the automobile retail sales industry.

If passed, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 would prohibit automobile manufacturers from requiring their dealers to adhere to certain restrictive practices, such as mandating the use of specific equipment or software. This would give dealers more freedom to operate their businesses in a way that best suits their needs and the needs of their customers.

Additionally, the bill would prevent manufacturers from retaliating against dealers who choose to sell vehicles from competing brands. This would help level the playing field for dealers and allow consumers to have access to a wider variety of vehicle options. Overall, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 aims to create a more competitive and consumer-friendly environment in the automobile retail sales industry. Supporters of the bill believe that it will lead to lower prices, more innovation, and better customer service for car buyers across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

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Recent Activity

Latest Action10/19/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.