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Congress Moves Forward With Vehicle Scrappage Program

By a 50-4 vote, the House Energy Committee approved federal legislation to provide a government voucher to consumers who buy a new car in exchange for scrapping a less fuel-efficient vehicle.

President Obama Embraces National Approach to Regulating Fuel-Economy and CO2 Emissions

President Barack Obama announced plans to set new fuel-economy standards beginning with model year 2012 vehicles and to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through a national standard rather than a patchwork of state-by-state rules.

Automotive Design Legend Chip Foose Presides Over SEMA Public Car Show

Chip Foose will serve as Grand Marshall of the inaugural SEMA Show N' Shine public car show, August 1, in Pasadena, California.

Proven Performance: SEMA's Legislative Advocacy for the Industry

SEMA has a proven legislative and regulatory program led by a fulltime professional staff that continually works on behalf of the membership.

Your Legislative and Regulatory Contacts in D.C.

SEMA has a proven legislative and regulatory program led by a professional staff based in Washington, D.C. that continually works on behalf of the membership. Meet the SEMA Government Affairs and Legal Staff.

Texas Street Rod and Replica Vehicle Bill Fails to Receive Vote in House of Representatives; Hope Remains!

SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 2412) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles and replicas and provide for special license plates for these vehicles did not receive a vote by the Texas House of Representatives before the legislature’s crossover deadline.

Major Las Vegas Hotels Offering Discounts up to 66% Lower than Last Year

Don’t let hotel costs pose an obstacle to your 2009 SEMA Show plans. SEMA is actively working with Las Vegas hotels to secure rock-bottom rates during this year’s Show.

SEMA PAC: Helping to Preserve the Industry's Future

The SEMA Political Action Committee (PAC) helps provide an active and vocal presence for the specialty-equipment industry in Washington, D.C.