SBA opening PPP loans to all lenders Tuesday (Jan. 19)
This week, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) opened access to Community Financial Institutions (CFIs).
Legislative
NHTSA releases updated cybersecurity guidelines for modern vehicles
Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a draft version of “Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles."
ASA: PPP 'second round' opens
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this morning that the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending is set to open the week of Jan. 11.
NHTSA allows domestic vehicles to apply for research exemptions
NHTSA has recently released an interim final rule that would allow manufacturers in the United States, particularly those manufacturing autonomous vehicles, to obtain permission from NHTSA to manufacture and test vehicles that do not currently comply with the Federal motor safety standards.
SBA announces extended deadline for EIDL loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline to apply for a COVID-19 pandemic Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to Dec. 31, 2021.
Video: ASA Washington, D.C. representative discusses Economic Relief Legislation passage
During a Facebook Live late Monday, ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding discussed U.S. Senate passage of much-awaited Economic Relief Legislation.
Trump signs Economic Relief Legislation, 2nd PPP included
The U.S. Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Act today. This legislation, which passed along with the $1.4 trillion FY21 budget package, is the second largest stimulus package ever passed, behind the CARES Act, which was passed in March of this year. The bill now goes to the President for signature. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation.
ASA Podcast: Fighting for Independent Repair Shops in Washington, D.C.
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C. representative, is fighting for the independent service industry.
U.S. Senate releases bill text for economic stimulus legislation
The U.S. Congress took another step towards reaching a deal on economic stimulus for COVID-19 relief by releasing the legislative text for a $798 billion bill yesterday. This legislation was drafted by the bipartisan group of senators and is part-one of a two-part plan for relief.
U.S. Senate committee holds hearing on future of Paycheck Protection Program
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing today entitled “Small Business in Crisis: The 2020 Paycheck Protection Program and its Future.”
Bipartisan group of lawmakers release more details on $908B stimulus plan
The bipartisan group of Senators negotiating for a COVID-19 economic stimulus bill released more details of their $908 billion plan today. The U.S. Congress is attempting to come to an agreement on economic stimulus legislation before the end of the year.
TakingTheHill.com: EPA finalizes particulate matter NAAQS
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced today at a press conference the final decision by the EPA to retain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM).
Alliance for Automotive Innovation releases 4-year policy roadmap for AV innovation
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation released today the “Policy Roadmap to Advance Automated Vehicle Innovation: A four-year plan to revolutionize transportation."
Bipartisan Senate group releases framework for $908 billion COVID-19 relief economic stimulus
Today a bipartisan group of Senators including Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) released a new framework for a potential COVID-19 relief bill.
ASA urges Congress to pass COVID-19 relief stimulus bill prior to adjournment
The U.S. Congress, which returns from Thanksgiving break this week, is set to discuss final legislation ahead of adjournment at the end of the year.
U.S. House of Representatives passes National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives voted, prior to leaving Washington for the Thanksgiving Break, to pass H.R. 8294, The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020.
New lobby group sets goal of all electric vehicle sales by 2030
This week, the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) announced their organizational goal of 100 percent electric vehicle sales by the end of the decade.
U.S. Senate panel includes NHTSA stakeholder telematics language
The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has released their bill for the FY 2021 budget.
