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Fair Repair Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 3821 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
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Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Feb 10, 2026

What it does

The Fair Repair Act would require original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide independent repair providers and equipment owners with fair and reasonable access to documentation, diagnostic information, parts, and tools needed for repair, while prohibiting practices like parts pairing that restrict the use of non-manufacturer parts or create misleading warnings. It applies to a broad range of digital electronic devices but explicitly excludes motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road vehicles, and safety communications equipment. Enforcement would be handled by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, who could pursue civil actions for…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 10, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 10, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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