Federal and state legislation and regulations can significantly affect independent automobile dealerships, their employees, and the communities they serve. NIADA confronts these challenges head-on as the leading advocate focused on advancing the interests of the independent used car industry. We champion pro-industry policies and push back against measures that threaten dealers’ ability to operate, grow, and succeed.
Independent dealers create jobs, strengthen local economies, serve their communities, and keep America moving. NIADA’s advocacy is dedicated to protecting these contributions. We do this by promoting a favorable business environment and ensuring independent dealers have the opportunity to thrive for generations to come.
Dealers on Capitol Hill
NIADA collaborates with state affiliates nationwide to oppose harmful legislation, push back against excessive regulation, and protect the interests of independent dealers. A portion of your membership dues supports these critical state and local advocacy efforts, helping ensure dealers have a strong voice where policy decisions are made.
NIADA’s greatest advocacy strength is its members. With independent dealerships represented in congressional districts nationwide, your voice can make a meaningful difference in shaping public policy.
Join us each September at NIADA’s National Policy Conference to meet directly with members of Congress and federal regulators, share your perspective, and help advance policies that protect and strengthen the independent auto industry.
September 27–28, 2027, Washington, D.C.
The Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act is back. It threatens to make up to 100% of inventory unsellable until every recall is fixed, even if parts aren’t available.
The bill prohibits the sale, lease, or loan of any used vehicle with an open recall. No exceptions for minor issues like label placements or manual updates.
If parts are on backorder, which they often are, your inventory sits. You pay floorplan interest on cars you legally cannot sell, sometimes for months.
For more than a decade, NIADA has successfully blocked this bill. Now, proponents are trying to slip it into the must-pass Surface Transportation reauthorization bill.
NIADA has joined with other industry stakeholders to fund an independent study by J.D. Power analyzing the legislation’s potential economic impact on the used car market. The report will be used to inform policymakers about the bill’s unintended consequences.
CARFAX estimates 1 out of every 5 registered vehicles carries at least one open safety recall.
NIADA meets with federal agencies, lawmakers and state officials on the issues that affect independent dealers.
NIADA submits a comment letter to the House Financial Services Committee on draft CFPB reform legislation, recommending a full statutory carveout for licensed auto dealers and a bipartisan commission in place of the Bureau’s single director.
NIADA Board Chairman Don Griffin makes the case for right to repair in an op-ed in The Hill, following his April meetings with members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
NIADA Board Chairman Don Griffin attends a White House meeting to seek the Administration’s support for a federal right to repair framework for the automotive industry.
NIADA hosts a webinar with the Director of the FTC’s Consumer Protection Bureau to discuss marketing and advertising compliance obligations under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
NIADA and its industry partners engage J.D. Power for an updated study on the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act’s economic impact on the used car market.
NIADA submits two comment letters to the CFPB, one urging the Bureau to raise the larger participant threshold for auto finance from 10,000 to 1.05 million annual originations, the other on its proposed definition of risks to consumers.
NIADA joins a coalition of more than 20 associations asking House Energy and Commerce leadership to include the REPAIR Act in the Surface Transportation reauthorization, then sends letters of support to the sponsors of H.R. 1566 and S. 1379.
The Fifth Circuit vacates the FTC’s Combatting Auto Retail Scams rule, the outcome NIADA and Texas IADA asked for in their amicus brief.
NIADA brings on the lobbying firm Hance Scarborough to expand the association’s presence on Capitol Hill and its work with lawmakers and regulators.
NIADA joins the Department of Treasury, the IRS and industry partners at a White House roundtable on pre-owned EV tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, and brings the FTC, CFPB and IRS to Convention to answer dealers’ questions on industry regulations and rules.
NIADA joins Texas IADA in filing an amicus brief to the NADA and Texas ADA lawsuit in the Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, asking for the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Combatting Auto Retail Scams rule to be vacated.
NIADA submits comments to the FTC on its proposed rule on unfair or deceptive fees, pointing out the rule’s ambiguity and its redundancy with existing state and federal laws. NIADA also leads a coalition of GPS and starter interrupt providers in meetings with law enforcement and Legal Aid of Chicago on how the devices protect consumers and dealers.
NIADA partners with Hudson Cook law firm to hold a webinar on the recently announced Combatting Auto Retail Scams rule, which would profoundly change how auto and truck dealers advertise vehicles, communicate with their customers and sell vehicle protection products.
There are two ways to contribute. Each funds different work.
Supports federal candidates
A vital part of NIADA’s advocacy strategy is supporting federal candidates who champion the independent auto industry and recognize the essential role dealers play in strengthening our economy.
The NIADA PAC makes this possible by helping support candidates who understand and advocate for our industry’s interests. A personal contribution to the NIADA PAC is an investment in the future of independent dealers and the continued success of your business.
The NIADA PAC may only make political contributions to candidates for federal office. Further, federal law requires us to obtain express authorization from a member of NIADA prior to soliciting contributions or communicating regarding NIADA PAC business. This requirement applies to any PAC communications conducted via mail, electronic mail, and those made during meetings and conventions.
Supports legislative and regulatory work
NIADA is the only voice exclusively representing the used vehicle industry at the national level. Our full-time staff in Washington, D.C., meets regularly with legislators and regulators on issues impacting independent dealers.
You can help support our legislative and regulatory efforts as we advocate for the industry with a donation to the NIADA Advocacy/Regulatory Fund.
This fund does not support individual candidates or committees and is NOT a contribution to the NIADA PAC. As a 501(c)(6), donations to NIADA association are not tax deductible.
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