Scrappage bill defeated on Senate floor
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03/14/2002
As a result of the hard work of SEMA, SEMA-member companies, and race fans
opposing the old-car scrappage provision in the Energy Policy Act of 2002
(Section 822 of S. 517) has been defeated.
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell's (R-CO) amendment to eliminate scrappage from
the legislation passed by unanimous consent. The principal sponsor of the
scrappage provision, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), was not willing to oppose
the Campbell amendment.
"This is fantastic work which would not have been possible without the
enthusiastic and valuable support of Sen. Campbell and the thousands of
phone calls, faxes, e-mails and letters to U.S. senators that SEMA-member
businesses and SEMA Action Network vehicle clubs and individual enthusiasts
contributed," reports SEMA News. "Hobbyist efforts were cited by Senator
Campbell and Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) as a compelling force in defeating
this scrappage provision. SEMA sincerely thanks everyone for their
dedication, hard work, and willingness to protect the vehicle hobby today
and to preserve for it for our children."
Ralph Jannelli
Fourth Gear Ltd
http://www.fourth-gear-ltd.com
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