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What federal action should Congress take on right-to-repair?
Background
Congress is weighing national “right-to-repair” rules that would require manufacturers of phones, farm equipment, medical devices, and other electronics to provide parts, tools, and diagnostics to consumers and independent shops. Supporters say it lowers repair costs, reduces e-waste, and helps small businesses. Opponents warn about safety, cybersecurity, and intellectual property risks.
Options
- Pass a comprehensive federal right-to-repair law covering parts, tools, and diagnostics with safety/cybersecurity standards
- Adopt a sector-specific approach (e.g., phones and farm equipment first), expanding after a federal study period
- Require OEMs to offer affordable authorized repair programs and parts pricing transparency without full access mandates
- Leave right-to-repair to states; no new federal law
- Preempt stricter state laws and maintain voluntary manufacturer programs only