REALLY? Lawmakers Authorize Use Of Reconditioned Parts In Recall Repairs

A House panel on Wednesday approved legislation by Rep. Bill Huizenga that aims to trim the nearly $1 billion in federal vehicle repair costs each year by encouraging the use of remanufactured auto parts.

With the OK of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the bill could next be taken up by the full House. Huizenga is a third-term Republican congressman from Zeeland.

The Senate passed a similar measure sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, in June.

“I am happy to see this legislation pass out of committee with strong bipartisan support,” Huizenga said.