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What should Congress do about a federal right-to-repair law?
Background
Congress is weighing a federal right-to-repair law that would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and diagnostic information so consumers and independent shops can fix products—from phones and tractors to medical devices. Supporters say it lowers costs, reduces e-waste, and increases competition. Opponents warn about safety, cybersecurity risks, and intellectual property concerns.
Options
- Pass a broad right-to-repair law covering most consumer and agricultural products, including parts, tools, and diagnostics
- Adopt a risk-based law: full access, with added safeguards for safety-critical and connected devices
- Limit right-to-repair to specific sectors (e.g., consumer electronics and farm equipment) and study others
- Encourage voluntary manufacturer programs and industry standards without federal mandates
- Take no federal action and leave repair policy to states and the market