The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) is preparing the historic salt flats of Bonneville for the annual land-speed event of Speed Week (August 8–14).
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on the effectiveness of current state- and employer-provided paid leave programs, and how access or lack of access to paid leave programs impacts America’s workers and their families.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing to consolidate its longstanding policy on enforcing unqualified “Made in USA” claims within a regulation (Part 323—Made in USA Labeling), making it easier for businesses to understand the requirements.
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee passed two SEMA-supported bills that make it easier for Congress to prevent overly burdensome regulations from becoming law.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), H.R. 1957, a bill that is critically important to revitalizing America’s outdoor recreation industry.
More than 125 outdoor recreation-related companies, including many SEMA members, sent a letter calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to swiftly pass the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
In 2017, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lowered the exposure limits for beryllium and related compounds to 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter—just one-tenth the previous level.
SEMA secures companion resolutions from U.S. Congress recognizing July 10th as Collector Car Appreciation Day.
A provision in Ohio’s 2019 transportation budget bill, which allows for the display of only a single, rear-mounted license plate, went into effect on July 1, 2020.
The presidential election is just a few months away and the balance of power in Congress and state capitols is up for grabs. Now is the time for the specialty automotive aftermarket to mobilize and make our voices heard. Although SEMA’s next Washington Rally will be in May 2021, it is still possible to meet your elected officials in their local districts this year. SEMA government affairs staff can help you forge a relationship with the men and women who make decisions that impact the industry by inviting an elected official to tour your business or arranging a community meeting with your lawmaker.