US Congress Quietly Kills Right to Repair AGAIN Because of Lobbyist.

toner · 2025-12-15T11:05:56-05:00

Congress Quietly Strips Right to Repair from NDAA Due to Lobbyist Pressure In a move that has sparked outrage among advocates for the Right to Repair, Congress has removed a key provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have granted the military the right to repair its own equipment. Despite strong bipartisan support for the measure, which was seen as a step toward reducing waste and inefficiency, powerful corporate lobbyists succeeded in quietly eliminating the language from the final bill. The Right to Repair movement advocates for laws that allow consumers, businesses, and even institutions like the military to fix their own products—whether it's a smartphone, tractor, or military vehicle—by providing access to repair manuals, parts, and tools. In the context of the military, this provision would have helped the Department of Defense cut down on costly repairs that rely on external contractors, potentially saving millions of dollars and ensuring quicker maintenance of critical equipment. The bipartisan support for the measure highlighted a growing recognition of the need for repair autonomy. However, large manufacturers, who profit from exclusive control over repairs, lobbied fiercely against it, arguing that it would undermine their business models. The quiet removal of this provision from the NDAA suggests the power of corporate influence over legislative processes, even on issues with broad public backing. As a result, the military will continue to face challenges in maintaining equipment efficiently, and the broader Right to Repair movement suffers a setback. Advocates argue that this decision reflects a deeper problem: the dominance of corporate interests over policies that could benefit consumers, businesses, and national security alike. This development is a reminder that even when progress seems achievable, corporate lobbying can derail critical reforms—leaving both military readiness and consumer rights in the hands of powerful industry players. Click here for more information!

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Congress Quietly Strips Right to Repair from NDAA Due to Lobbyist Pressure

In a move that has sparked outrage among advocates for the Right to Repair, Congress has removed a key provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have granted the military the right to repair its own equipment. Despite strong bipartisan support for the measure, which was seen as a step toward reducing waste and inefficiency, powerful corporate lobbyists succeeded in quietly eliminating the language from the final bill.

The Right to Repair movement advocates for laws that allow consumers, businesses, and even institutions like the military to fix their own products—whether it’s a smartphone, tractor, or military vehicle—by providing access to repair manuals, parts, and tools. In the context of the military, this provision would have helped the Department of Defense cut down on costly repairs that rely on external contractors, potentially saving millions of dollars and ensuring quicker maintenance of critical equipment.

The bipartisan support for the measure highlighted a growing recognition of the need for repair autonomy. However, large manufacturers, who profit from exclusive control over repairs, lobbied fiercely against it, arguing that it would undermine their business models. The quiet removal of this provision from the NDAA suggests the power of corporate influence over legislative processes, even on issues with broad public backing.

As a result, the military will continue to face challenges in maintaining equipment efficiently, and the broader Right to Repair movement suffers a setback. Advocates argue that this decision reflects a deeper problem: the dominance of corporate interests over policies that could benefit consumers, businesses, and national security alike. This development is a reminder that even when progress seems achievable, corporate lobbying can derail critical reforms—leaving both military readiness and consumer rights in the hands of powerful industry players.
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