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right-to-repair
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world9 days ago
FTC and Five States Reach Right-to-Repair Settlement With Deere & Co.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin secured a settlement requiring Deere & Co. to provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops. The agreement includes a $1 million payment to…
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koreaherald.compolitics33 days ago
House Panel Adds Right-to-Repair Amendment to 2027 Defense Bill
@DailyCaller reported that Reps. Pat Harrigan and Maggie Goodlander introduced an amendment to the 2027 NDAA that would give the military rights to repair its own equipment. The measure passed the House Armed Services Committee by voice vote on June 4.
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Military.comworld39 days ago
House Panel Adds Right-to-Repair Provision to 2027 Defense Bill Draft
The House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan amendment Thursday that would require defense contractors to provide repair data and software for equipment purchased by the military. The measure is part of the drafting process for the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Au…
Breaking Defenseworld43 days ago
House Armed Services Committee Advances FY27 NDAA on 44-12 Vote Amid Party-Line Disputes Over 'Right to Repair,' DoD Rename and A-10 Mandates
The panel approved its version of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill after a 14-hour markup that ended at midnight Friday, adopting right-to-repair rules and adding $500 million for a second Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
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Right-to-Repair Legislation Gains Momentum Across U.S. States and Federal Level
Right-to-repair laws have been enacted in several U.S. states, allowing consumers access to parts and tools for repairing electronics and other devices. Federal bills aim to expand these rights nationally for automobiles and appliances. Advocates report potential savings and job…
thedrive.comtechnology100 days ago
John Deere Agrees to $99 Million Settlement in Right-to-Repair Class Action Lawsuit
John Deere has agreed to pay $99 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the company of restricting farmers' and mechanics' access to repair materials for its equipment. The settlement includes provisions for making repair resources available. Consumer advocates have s…
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John Deere Agrees to Pay Farmers $99 Million in Repair Monopoly Settlement
John Deere has agreed to pay $99 million to farmers as part of a settlement over allegations of monopolizing tractor repairs. The company faced opposition to right-to-repair initiatives for several years. Consumer advocates have stated that the settlement amount is insufficient.
Ars Technicatechnology105 days ago
Colorado Senate Committee Advances Bill to Exempt Critical Infrastructure from Right-to-Repair Law
The Colorado Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 26-090 on Friday, which seeks to exempt information technology equipment for critical infrastructure from the state's Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act.