Right to Repair: Your Device, Your Choice, Your Technician
H.R. 7404 — Fair Repair Act · Filed by Joseph Morelle (D-NY) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill requires manufacturers of digital devices (phones, laptops, appliances, etc.) to sell repair parts, tools, and documentation to independent repair shops and device owners at fair prices—the same terms offered to authorized dealers. It bans manufacturers from using software locks or artificial degradation to force repairs through official channels. The FTC and state attorneys general enforce the rule.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core mechanism is a positive right—requiring manufacturers to supply repair materials on fair terms—paired with prohibitions on anti-repair practices. It is fundamentally a consumer protection and property-rights measure, not a deregulation or subsidy.
What the text implies
- Manufacturers may respond by raising baseline device prices or reducing warranty coverage to offset lost repair-monopoly revenue, shifting costs to all buyers rather than just those seeking repairs.
- The 'fair and reasonable terms' standard is defined by reference to OEM-authorized-provider pricing, creating a potential loophole: if OEMs raise authorized-provider prices across the board, independent providers must be offered the same inflated rate.
The full analysis lists 5 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
independent repair shops and technicians; device owners (lower repair costs, extended device lifespan); refurbished device markets and secondary repair ecosystems