By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions.

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2489) that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions. The bill now awaits consideration by the entire House of Representatives.

Currently, Pennsylvania’s emergency Business Closure Order does not allow any recreational activity businesses, such as spectator sports, to operate. The bill requires such activities to adhere to the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  

For more information and to contact legislators in support of this proposal, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions.

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2489) that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions. The bill now awaits consideration by the entire House of Representatives.

Currently, Pennsylvania’s emergency Business Closure Order does not allow any recreational activity businesses, such as spectator sports, to operate. The bill requires such activities to adhere to the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  

For more information and to contact legislators in support of this proposal, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions.

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2489) that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions. The bill now awaits consideration by the entire House of Representatives.

Currently, Pennsylvania’s emergency Business Closure Order does not allow any recreational activity businesses, such as spectator sports, to operate. The bill requires such activities to adhere to the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  

For more information and to contact legislators in support of this proposal, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions.

The Pennsylvania House Committee on State Government passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2489) that would allow outdoor recreational activities, including motorsports, to resume immediately under certain conditions. The bill now awaits consideration by the entire House of Representatives.

Currently, Pennsylvania’s emergency Business Closure Order does not allow any recreational activity businesses, such as spectator sports, to operate. The bill requires such activities to adhere to the social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  

For more information and to contact legislators in support of this proposal, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA has joined forces with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in requesting the U.S. Congress to enact reasonable COVID-19 liability protections for businesses. SEMA members are urged to contact their lawmakers with the same request.

The tort reform measure would provide limited and rationale safe harbors during the current emergency and period of recovery. While not shielding companies from all liability, it would provide tailored protection as businesses act in good faith to follow available guidelines for protecting workers. Lawmakers will be asked to include reasonable tort reform measures as part of the next stimulus relief package to be enacted in the coming weeks.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA has joined forces with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in requesting the U.S. Congress to enact reasonable COVID-19 liability protections for businesses. SEMA members are urged to contact their lawmakers with the same request.

The tort reform measure would provide limited and rationale safe harbors during the current emergency and period of recovery. While not shielding companies from all liability, it would provide tailored protection as businesses act in good faith to follow available guidelines for protecting workers. Lawmakers will be asked to include reasonable tort reform measures as part of the next stimulus relief package to be enacted in the coming weeks.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) still has money available for loans. The two-year SBA loans at a 1% annual interest rate are issued through banks and local lenders. Payments do not begin for 6 months and the SBA will forgive that portion of the loan used to cover payroll, rent, mortgage interest, and utilities for a period of eight weeks if a small business retains its employees and payroll levels. Visit SBA PPP Loans for more information.

The SBA and U.S. Department of the Treasury are under pressure to change certain PPP loan requirements to provide businesses with more flexibility. SEMA and other groups representing small business are advocating for government officials to lower the requirement that businesses spend 75% of the amount forgiven by the SBA on payroll-related costs. It is also important that the federal government extend the time frame that small businesses have to use PPP funds. For example, giving companies the option to start the eight-week clock later as the business is getting closer to full-time work. SEMA also supports extending the period for paying back the loan, from two years to five years. 

The SBA and Treasury Department released the PPP loan forgiveness application and instructions on how borrowers may seek forgiveness of a portion of the loan. The SBA will also soon issue regulations to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications.

The loan forgiveness application and instructions include several measures to reduce compliance burdens, including:

• Options for borrowers to calculate payroll costs using an “alternative payroll covered period” that aligns with borrowers’ regular payroll cycles.
• Flexibility to include eligible payroll and non-payroll expenses paid or incurred during the eight-week period after receiving their PPP loan; and
• An exemption from the loan forgiveness reduction for borrowers who have made a good-faith, written offer to rehire workers that was declined.

In other news, the SBA’s emergency Coronavirus disaster loan assistance program is now limited to U.S. agricultural businesses. Eligibility has been rationed until program funds are replenished by the U.S. Congress. Disaster loans of up to $2 million at 3.75% annual interest can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact, with the first $10,000 being a forgivable grant.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) still has money available for loans. The two-year SBA loans at a 1% annual interest rate are issued through banks and local lenders. Payments do not begin for 6 months and the SBA will forgive that portion of the loan used to cover payroll, rent, mortgage interest, and utilities for a period of eight weeks if a small business retains its employees and payroll levels. Visit SBA PPP Loans for more information.

The SBA and U.S. Department of the Treasury are under pressure to change certain PPP loan requirements to provide businesses with more flexibility. SEMA and other groups representing small business are advocating for government officials to lower the requirement that businesses spend 75% of the amount forgiven by the SBA on payroll-related costs. It is also important that the federal government extend the time frame that small businesses have to use PPP funds. For example, giving companies the option to start the eight-week clock later as the business is getting closer to full-time work. SEMA also supports extending the period for paying back the loan, from two years to five years. 

The SBA and Treasury Department released the PPP loan forgiveness application and instructions on how borrowers may seek forgiveness of a portion of the loan. The SBA will also soon issue regulations to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications.

The loan forgiveness application and instructions include several measures to reduce compliance burdens, including:

• Options for borrowers to calculate payroll costs using an “alternative payroll covered period” that aligns with borrowers’ regular payroll cycles.
• Flexibility to include eligible payroll and non-payroll expenses paid or incurred during the eight-week period after receiving their PPP loan; and
• An exemption from the loan forgiveness reduction for borrowers who have made a good-faith, written offer to rehire workers that was declined.

In other news, the SBA’s emergency Coronavirus disaster loan assistance program is now limited to U.S. agricultural businesses. Eligibility has been rationed until program funds are replenished by the U.S. Congress. Disaster loans of up to $2 million at 3.75% annual interest can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact, with the first $10,000 being a forgivable grant.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) still has money available for loans. The two-year SBA loans at a 1% annual interest rate are issued through banks and local lenders. Payments do not begin for 6 months and the SBA will forgive that portion of the loan used to cover payroll, rent, mortgage interest, and utilities for a period of eight weeks if a small business retains its employees and payroll levels. Visit SBA PPP Loans for more information.

The SBA and U.S. Department of the Treasury are under pressure to change certain PPP loan requirements to provide businesses with more flexibility. SEMA and other groups representing small business are advocating for government officials to lower the requirement that businesses spend 75% of the amount forgiven by the SBA on payroll-related costs. It is also important that the federal government extend the time frame that small businesses have to use PPP funds. For example, giving companies the option to start the eight-week clock later as the business is getting closer to full-time work. SEMA also supports extending the period for paying back the loan, from two years to five years. 

The SBA and Treasury Department released the PPP loan forgiveness application and instructions on how borrowers may seek forgiveness of a portion of the loan. The SBA will also soon issue regulations to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications.

The loan forgiveness application and instructions include several measures to reduce compliance burdens, including:

• Options for borrowers to calculate payroll costs using an “alternative payroll covered period” that aligns with borrowers’ regular payroll cycles.
• Flexibility to include eligible payroll and non-payroll expenses paid or incurred during the eight-week period after receiving their PPP loan; and
• An exemption from the loan forgiveness reduction for borrowers who have made a good-faith, written offer to rehire workers that was declined.

In other news, the SBA’s emergency Coronavirus disaster loan assistance program is now limited to U.S. agricultural businesses. Eligibility has been rationed until program funds are replenished by the U.S. Congress. Disaster loans of up to $2 million at 3.75% annual interest can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact, with the first $10,000 being a forgivable grant.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week. This week's submissions are listed below.

The companies included with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) logo are also members of the SDC, the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

Submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Aeromotive Fuel Pump Modules Aeromotive introduces its direct drop-in fuel pump modules for ’11–’17 Ford Mustangs, excluding GT500 models. Phantom Series fuel pump modules are designed to be compatible with factory plastic fuel tanks; are available in single, dual and triple fuel pump configurations; and come preassembled. Available configurations include a single 450-lph pump engineered to support up to 700 hp; dual 340-lph pumps manufactured to support up to 1,295 hp; dual 450-lph pumps constructed support up to 1,500 hp; and triple 450-lph pumps designed to support up to 2,300 hp. Each configuration is also offered as a complete kit, including a fuel filter, a fuel pressure gauge and the recommended fuel pressure regulator based on flow rate. Kits do not include plumbing or electrical components to complete the installation. 913-647-7300 AeromotiveInc.com PN: Vary
Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Quik Clay Kit Meguiar’s announces the launch of its Hybrid Ceramic Quik Clay Kit. The kit is designed to remove contaminants and get a smooth as glass surfaces. The kit includes Meguiar’s Synthetic Clay Pad, Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Detailer and a Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towel. The soft foam applicator is treated with synthetic “clay”, a fine-tuned polymer technology engineered to remove bonded contaminants without hazing paint or marring the finish. 800-347-5700 www.meguiars.com PN: G200200
PFC Brakes PFC Brakes announces their line of Dyno-Bedded CarbonMetallic pads and ZERO FAILURES discs. The pads and discs are engineered to improve track time and increase the life of the pads and discs. These Dyno-Bedded parts will be available for the following markets in both PFC as well as competitors caliper pad shapes: Asphalt tracks: Trans Am/TA2/Super Late-Model/NASCAR Late-Model Stock/Tour Modified Dirt Tracks; Open Wheel Modifieds/Late-Model. 800-521-8874 www.pfcbrakes.com PN: Vary
MAHLE Motorsport Forged PowerPak Piston Kit MAHLE Motorsport introduces Forged PowerPak Piston Kit for LT-based direct-injected EcoTec3 5.3L engine. The pistons are dual coated with phosphate and MAHLE’s GRAFAL skirt coating manufactured for reduced drag, wear and noise, and hard anodized top ring grooves for durability and to protect against micro-welding. 1.0, 1.0, 2.0mm HV385 coated steel rings are also included.  888-255-1942 www.mahlemotorsports.com PN: Vary
Hooker BlackHeart Transmission Crossmembers & Adapter Brackets Hooker BlackHeart announces the release of its transmission crossmember. The crossmember is designed to allow the use of several different transmissions and uses a mounting bracket for each type of transmission. The design is engineered to allow future transmission changes by swapping out only the transmission mounting bracket instead of replacing the whole crossmember. Hooker BlackHeart crossmember brackets are engineered to allow the attachment of 8HP70, NAG1, TR6060, 545RFE/46RE, or A727 transmissions to your Gen III Hemi. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: BHS525
Hooker BlackHeart Gen III Hemi Mid-Length D100/D150 Swap Headers Hooker BlackHeart releases its mid-length swap headers for Gen-III Hemi D100 and D150. The headers are a part of a swap system engineered to provide component clearances, improved drivetrain geometry and clearance for a 3-in. exhaust system. These mid-length swap headers are made from 304 stainless steel. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: BH2355
Go Rhino Convertible Rack Go Rhino introduces its SRM400 convertible rack. The rack features a basket styling with removable front and rear plates for long loads, mounting lights and more. With a full 50-in. width, choose from 48-in., 58-in. and 68-in. lengths with crossbar U-bolt kit included. The front and rear fairings can be removed to accommodate multiple different light configurations (up to a 40-in. LED light bar). With fairings removed, the rack can be used to transport long, larger items such as kayaks and paddle boards for the weekend, or even lumber and conduit. Aluminum slotted crossbars allow for tools and attachments to be mounted inside the rack. 888-427-4466 www.gorhino.com PN: 5934048T