The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) confirmed that the United States Congress is resuming its pursual of Cash for Clunkers legislation.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) confirmed that the United States Congress is resuming its pursual of Cash for Clunkers legislation.

"It is disappointed that today lawmakers and the Administration have taken another step toward establishing a national “Cash for Clunkers” program," a statement from SEMA read. "SEMA recognizes the urgent need to direct economic stimulus towards automakers and dealerships, and protect the environment. SEMA has consistently supported the concept of government–issued vouchers and other incentives to purchase new, fuel-efficient cars as a mechanism to achieve that goal. With a program that includes scrapping cars and trucks, Congress is simply taking the wrong approach.

"SEMA will continue to work with lawmakers to find ways to minimize the harm a motor vehicle scrappage program will needlessly impose on thousands of independent repair shops, auto restorers, customizers and their customers across the country. SEMA will promote instead a government incentive program that will help clean the environment, provide for vehicle and parts recycling, and preserve collector cars for future generations.
 
"We are in contact with Congressional offices working toward that goal now."

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