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Senator Elizabeth Warren is investigating the opposition of defense contractors to the “right to repair” legislation. She’s requested information from top defense contractors to understand the extent of their opposition to the proposed law that would allow consumers and independent businesses to repair products.
RIGHT TO REPAIR
• The proposed legislation aims to end limitations set by manufacturers on who can repair their products.
• Defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Raytheon Technologies, are being probed for opposing the law.
INDUSTRY OPPOSITION
• The industry fears the legislation could expose trade secrets, reduce revenue from repair services, and possibly compromise security.
• Warren argues that the law would save taxpayers money by allowing the military to repair its own equipment.
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