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Agricultural Right to Repair: More Freedom for Farmers

This act aims to make it easier for farmers and independent repair shops to fix their own agricultural equipment. Manufacturers will be required to provide documentation, parts, software, and tools on fair terms, potentially lowering repair costs and increasing service availability. This gives farmers greater control over their machinery, reducing reliance on authorized service providers.
Key points
Agricultural equipment manufacturers must provide farmers and independent repair providers with manuals, parts, software, and tools for repairs.
Costs for parts, tools, and documentation must be fair and reasonable, without additional, unjustified burdens.
Farmers and independent repair providers will be able to bypass digital security measures for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment.
The act aims to increase competition in the repair market and reduce the maintenance costs of agricultural machinery.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5604
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
Process start date: 2023-09-20