Fair competition after vehicles are sold advisory committee

(a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a Fair Competition After Vehicles Are Sold Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the Advisory Committee) to provide recommendations to the Commission regarding the implementation of this Act and best practices to eliminate any barriers to competition in the motor vehicle repair industry, including an assessment of such existing and emerging barriers, as well as ensuring motor vehicle owners' control over their vehicle-generated data. (b) Membership (1) In general The Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following members: (A) The Director of the Bureau of Competition. (B) The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (C) Eleven individuals, appointed by the Chair of the Commission, from each of the following: (i) Independent repair facilities. (ii) Motor vehicle parts retailers. (iii) Motor vehicle parts distributors. (iv) Original equipment parts manufacturers. (v) Aftermarket parts manufacturers. (vi) Diagnostic tool manufacturers. (vii) Motor vehicle manufacturers. (viii) Vehicle dealership service centers. (ix) Consumer rights organizations. (x) Automobile insurers. (xi) Trucking companies. (2) Chair The Chair of the Commission shall serve as the Chair of the Advisory Committee. (c) Duties The Advisory Committee shall— (1) provide recommendations to the Commission regarding fostering industry collaboration in a clear and transparent manner; (2) coordinate with and include participation by the private sector (including each industry described in subsection (b)(1)(C)), members of the public, and other interested parties; and (3) assess existing and emerging barriers to competitive motor vehicle repair. (d) Meetings The Advisory Committee shall meet at least 3 times per year at the call of the Chair. (e) Reports (1) Report to the Chair Not later than 180 days after the first meeting of the Advisory Committee, and annually thereafter, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Chair a report on efforts by each industry described in subsection (b)(1)(C) to implement this Act, as well as an assessment of any existing and emerging barriers to motor vehicle repair and motor vehicle owners’ control over their vehicle-generated data. (2) Report to Congress Not later than 30 days after receiving a report under paragraph (1), the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a copy of such report, together with recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as the Commission determines appropriate. (f) Termination The Advisory Committee shall terminate upon an agreement of a majority of the membership, but in no case earlier than 1 year after the first meeting of the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall provide notice of its planned termination to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, not later than 30 days prior to such termination and shall include a basis for the termination.