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URGENT FEDERAL SCRAPPAGE ALERT

U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide

A bill (S. 1766) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate containing a

provision (Section 803) that would federally fund state scrappage programs

for vehicles over 15 years old. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing

would receive a “minimal” payment and a future credit toward purchasing a

newer vehicle, all in a misguided attempt to improve the overall fuel

economy of the country’s vehicle fleet. This bill represents the most

formidable Federal legislative threat to the vehicle hobby in many years.

Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Scrappage

· Section 803 of S. 1766 would give states that don’t currently operate

scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to generous

federal funding.

· Section 803 of S. 1766 requires that federally funded state scrappage

programs crush every car. It threatens enthusiasts nationwide with the loss

of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and customization

projects.

· Section 803 of S. 1766 does not require states to determine the fuel

efficiency of vehicles being scrapped or that scrapped vehicles are being

replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles.

· Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores the fact that cars turned in for scrappage

often barely run or are rarely driven second or third vehicles that have a

minimal impact on overall fuel economy.

· Section 803 of S. 1766 will diminish the availability of affordable

transportation and repair parts to low-income drivers as more and more older

cars are crushed.

· Section 803 of S. 1766 does not guarantee that low-income individuals

will be able to afford to purchase new vehicles – let alone more fuel

efficient vehicles – with the money provided by scrappage programs.

· Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores more socially responsible and

cost-effective policy options like voluntary vehicle repair and upgrade

programs that maximize the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles.

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Contact Your U.S. Senators to Oppose Section 803 of S. 1766

Protect American vehicle enthusiasts and low-income drivers. To find out who

your U.S. Senators are, call the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at

202-783-6007 or access this information via the Internet at

www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp. For assistance in

turning this alert into a letter to your Senator, consult the SEMA document

"How to Lobby Elected Officials." This guide is available at

www.enjoythedrive.com/san.

Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or mail to:

SEMA Washington Office

1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500

Washington, D.C. 20004

Attn: Brian Caudill/ Steve McDonald