Vice President, Federal Affairs @Autocareorg
Joined October 2018
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Gabrielle Hopkins retweeted
Auto Care Advocacy in action! @StandardBrand hosted @RepMcEachin (D-VA-4) virtually to discuss issues facing the #aftermarket industry & their Disputanta facility.
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Vote! Learn about your voting rights and early voting options in your state! vote.org – at Potomac, MD
Gabrielle Hopkins retweeted
Tour/Q&A at Arnold Motor Supply/Merrill Company 16ppl issues: right to repair China PPP excise tax tariffs intellectual property etc #99countymeetings @ Spencer, Iowa instagram.com/p/CEVIjKiDEFT/…
Excellent article on efforts to stop consumer’s access to their repair data. – at Potomac, MD
The bigger “truth” of the creepy ‘stranger in the driveway’ ads opposing auto #righttorepair in Massachusetts is this: we have good reason to worry about the content and security of the reams of data that automakers collect from our connected vehicles. forbes.com/sites/paulfrobert…
Happening now: USTR Lighthizer testifies before Congress on the administration's 2020 trade agenda. youtube.com/watch?v=qj-lySmR…
More funding is on the way! The Senate has just approved additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. Next stop: the House is expected to vote on and pass this measure. @AutoCareOrg
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Interested in the Paycheck Protection Program? The SBA has just published an interim final rule outlining the details: sba.gov/sites/default/files/… @AutoCareOrg
New: Federal Reserve announces Main Street loan program for businesses up to 10,000 employees. @AutoCareOrg federalreserve.gov/newsevent…
One of my distant relatives in Greece. His bravery was inspirational. – at Potomac, MD
Manolis Glezos was a Greek resistance fighter who became a national hero after he and a friend tore down the Nazi flag that waved over the Acropolis when the Germans occupied Athens in 1941. He has died at age 97. nyti.ms/344FKE6
The CARES Act has a number of small business loans and benefits to help our Auto Care members during this time. We recommend you contact your bank today to talk about your cash needs in anticipation of SBA releasing these loans later this week. @AutoCareOrg
Just in: The House has passed Phase 3. Next stop: the president's desk. @AutoCareOrg
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The $2 trillion phase 3 coronavirus relief package has passed the Senate. It's expected to pass the House no later than Friday. @AutoCareOrg thehill.com/homenews/senate/…
Gabrielle Hopkins retweeted
NEW: @SenFinance Chairman @ChuckGrassley & Committee Republicans encourage "suspending implementation of any measures – pending or new – that would create uncertainty or undue difficulty for American workers” and businesses. Read more: finance.senate.gov/chairmans… #YouAutoKnow
The Department of Labor has just issued its first round of guidance for employers on compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Act. @AutoCareOrg
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One of the success stories as Congress works on COVID—19 relief.
Many of our Auto Care companies are small businesses that will benefit from what Rubio and Cardin are working on now: google.com/amp/s/www.washing… – at Potomac, MD
Akin Gump has put together a very good overview of the federal COVID-19 legislation that Congress has passed through March 18th: akingump.com/en/news-insight…
It's official: USCMA has been ratified by all three countries. thehill.com/policy/internati…
The Senate Commerce Committee has approved S. 3033, the Promoting Service in Transportation Act. Next stop: going to the Senate floor! @AutoCareOrg
Thank you @SenGaryPeters @RepRickLarsen for introducing the "Promoting Service in Transportation Act"! Repair technicians keep the American fleet rolling. These are well-paying, and rewarding jobs with growth opportunity but recruitment can be a challenge! @AutoCareOrg
Do you have 5 minutes today to support our industry? Ask your legislator to support the "Promoting Service in Transportation Act" which will help us promote the auto tech career path! #autocarestrong autocareadvocacy.org/sitepag… @AutoCareOrg @WomenInAutoCare