ADVOCACY
Advocacy That Drives the Industry Forward
Protecting Your Right to Recycle – And the Future of the Industry
Why Advocacy Matters
The Voice of Professional Auto Recyclers
In an industry shaped by fast-moving regulation, environmental policy, and shifting OEM control, advocacy isn’t optional — it’s essential. ARA exists to ensure that professional automotive recyclers have a strong, informed voice where decisions are made.
Whether it’s fighting for fair access to salvage vehicles, defending the right to repair, or establishing responsible policy around EV batteries, ARA is working every day to protect your ability to operate, grow, and serve your community.
ARA advocates at every level to protect access, promote environmental responsibility, and ensure a fair playing field for licensed recyclers. With decades of leadership, we turn industry challenges into real policy wins that move the entire sector forward.
Fighting for the Future of Automotive Recycling
ARA tackles the issues that directly impact your ability to operate, grow, and lead in a competitive marketplace. From salvage access and parts data to zoning and environmental protections, these are the critical areas where ARA’s advocacy makes a measurable difference.
Core Advocacy Issues:
- Salvage Vehicle Acquisition
- End-of-Life Vehicle Management
- Access to Automotive Parts Data
- National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)
- Environmental Protection
- Zoning and Land Use
- Anti-Consumer Repair Part Restrictions
- Support for Small Business
- Commerce and Trade
- Metal Theft
For more information on any of these issues, please contact ARA Director of Government Relations, Emil Nusbaum 571-208-0428 x4 or Director of State Government Affairs, Jessica Andrews 571-208-0428 x1.
ARA Political Action Committee
The Automotive Recyclers Association’s PAC provides contributions to Members of Congress or political candidates who have demonstrated a willingness to support the professional automotive recycling industry and ARA’s legislative initiatives. ARA’s PAC can accept personal contributions from individuals wanting to make a difference.
To make a contribution to the ARA PAC in an effort to continue our progress toward a better industry for all recyclers, please contact ARA Director of Government Affairs, Emil Nusbaum, 571-208-0428 x4
