Government Affairs

Legislation has a huge and growing affect on the automotive specialty-equipment market. The outcome of these legislative initiatives frequently impacts the way products are made, distributed and marketed. 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. The program includes a number of components that together have resulted in a long list of successes of significant benefit to the industry.

SEMA Member Guide to the New Health Care Law

The "Affordable Care Act" is sowing confusion for many SEMA members. The new health care law is being phased-in over a number of years and January 2014 is the deadline for larger companies to offer coverage or pay a penalty. Read more...

News

U.S. House Passes "Comp Time" Bill
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May 16 2013
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Employee Rights Poster
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May 16 2013
Florida Bill to Require Tire Age Disclosure Dies
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May 16 2013
Maine Bill to Curtail Ethanol-Blended Gasoline Awaits Senate Consideration
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May 16 2013
Colorado Bill to Extend Emissions Inspection Waiver Dies as Legislature Adjourns
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May 16 2013

Intellectual Property Rights Guide
All businesses have tangible assets: buildings, machines, and accounts receivable. Companies have intangible assets too: trademarks, patents, copyrights, reputation, and goodwill. SEMA places a high premium on the protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights, also known as intellectual property (IP).
Energy Challenges Facing the United States
I am not the world’s greatest authority on the subject of cars and propulsion systems, but I’m probably pretty high on the list in Congress. Some people want cars to go away entirely. Others think we are headed to all electrics, all hybrids or fuel cells. Of course, there are 130 million cars and trucks in the United States today, which are almost entirely powered by gasoline.
You Get What You Deserve
The issues currently facing the United States and all of its industries are among the most important we’ve faced in the nation’s history.
Protect Your Business by Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Any good idea or product is worth protecting—especially if it’s the mainstay of your business’ success. However, the process...
SEMA Black Book: EPA Interim Tampering Enforcement Policy

State & Federal Leg / Reg

STATE LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS

FEDERAL LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS

Political Action Committee

Black Book Table of Contents

Intellectual Property Rights Guide

The information contained herein is current as of August 2008; however, please be advised that the law is subject to change.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Off-Road Equipment & Land Use Policies

Table of Contents:

Guide to Land Use Policies & Off-Road Equipment

Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts

OVERVIEW

The materials below describe how motor vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is generally presented in a question/answer format, with links to resources for more information.

Disclaimer: The information presented here is current at the time of posting and will be updated periodically as warranted, however, manufacturers should always consult the latest published regulations for any recent changes.

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