# 119-hr-7404: Fair Repair Act

119-hr-7404, Fair Repair Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-05-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7404
- Congress: 119
- Title: Fair Repair Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-01

## Summary

**Requires original equipment manufacturers to provide parts, tools, documentation, and software updates so device owners and independent repair providers can diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment on fair terms.** The law also bans software-based barriers like parts pairing and misleading alerts that block or punish non-manufacturer repairs and lets the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general enforce the rules.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- OEMs must sell parts and manuals: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would require OEMs to make documentation, parts, tools, and updates available to owners and independent repair shops on fair and reasonable terms. For devices with electronic security locks, OEMs would also provide tools and instructions to disable and reset the lock during rep…
- Who can repair and key terms: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would define who counts as an authorized repair provider and an independent repair provider. It would define "fair and reasonable terms," "parts pairing," and "tool." These definitions would let owners and independent shops know what they can request and what rules apply.
- FTC and state enforcement powers: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would let the FTC enforce the repair rules using its existing powers and write regulations to carry out the law. State attorneys general could also sue to stop violations, get penalties, and seek refunds for residents, but they must notify the FTC and the FTC can intervene.
- Cars and medical devices excluded: cost, medium. If enacted, the bill would not apply to motor vehicle makers, motor vehicle parts makers, motor vehicle dealers, or to manufacturers of medical devices. It also would not apply to many off-road vehicles or to certain emergency safety communications equipment. Owners of those items would not gain th…
- OEMs not liable for independent repairs: cost, medium. If enacted, the bill would say OEMs and authorized repair providers are not liable for damage, data loss, or reduced functionality caused by repairs done by owners or independent repair shops. OEMs would not have to warrant repairs done by independent providers, and they would not be liable for dat…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7404 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7404)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7404 (as of 2026-05-01).