WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration is working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Treasury on the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP was established under H.R. 748 - the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA and four other major automotive aftermarket associations have joined to oppose the inclusion of a new “Cash for Clunkers” type program in the next COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The Auto Care Association, Tire Industry Association, Service Station…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Post reported that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is decreasing the loan limit for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program from $2 million to $150,000 for small businesses and is blocking new applications…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that would prevent businesses from deducting expenses like rent and wages that are covered with the loans from the PPP. The IRS…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), the ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, joined Politico’s chief economic correspondent, Ben White, to discuss the Paycheck Protection…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an early report on the estimate of motor vehicle fatalities in 2019. According to NHTSAs findings, there was a slight decrease in fatal car crashes in 2019 when compared…

During these unprecedented times, we want to keep you informed about what ASA is doing to protect the interest of our member-shops as well as your employees and customers. We put some helpful resources together below so be sure to check them…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking comment and input from the public regarding reopening workplaces. Per the DOL: The U.S. Department of Labor invites small business and workers to participate in the DOL’s “Opening America’s…

WASHINGTON, D.C. -  Per the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): As the U.S. Department of Labor continues its efforts to support American workers and position the economy for a strong rebound, the department is hosting a national online dialogue on…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA is asking auto repairers to send a letter urging their members of Congress to oppose a Cash for Clunkers program in the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The outbreak of the COVID19 virus is widespread…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding continues to relay information to aid members and others, as the Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) joined other automotive repair and maintenance associations in signing a letter to the National Governors Association (NGA) regarding "employer rates and liability protection in workers compensation streamlining for COVID-19." Due to the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators sent a letter to Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), urging consideration of 501(c)(6) organizations to be eligible…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides an additional $321 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The COVID19 global pandemic has impacted Americans lives in every way, as the country begins to grow accustomed to a new normal. Axios held a virtual panel, “Helping Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Storm,” focusing on the…