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HR 2165

Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Rick Allen and 13 co-sponsors

HR 2165 - Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 OverviewBill Number: HR 2165 Title: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on me

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1317)
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Bill Summary · HR 2165

HR 2165 - Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: HR 2165
Title: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1317)
Introduced: March 14, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 aims to provide consumers with greater flexibility and choice in how they purchase new automobiles. The bill's primary goal is to prohibit automobile manufacturers from requiring dealers to sell vehicles exclusively through manufacturer-owned or -controlled retail channels.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits automobile manufacturers from mandating that dealers sell new vehicles solely through manufacturer-owned or -controlled retail outlets (e.g. factory-owned dealerships, online portals)
  • Requires manufacturers to allow dealers the option to sell new vehicles through independent third-party retail channels chosen by the dealer
  • Establishes penalties and enforcement mechanisms for manufacturers that violate the prohibition on exclusive sales mandates
  • Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the new requirements

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Consumers would benefit from increased choice and competition in new vehicle purchasing, potentially leading to lower prices and more favorable terms
  • Automobile dealers would gain more flexibility to determine their own sales strategies and distribution channels
  • Manufacturers may face challenges adapting their sales and distribution models to comply with the new requirements

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025 was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently in the sponsor introductory remarks stage. The next steps would be for the bill to be referred to the appropriate House committee(s) for further consideration and potential markup. If passed by the House, the bill would then need to be taken up and approved by the U.S. Senate before being sent to the President for signature into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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