U.S. Lawmakers Push to End Software Locks with Fair Repair Act

Latest event February 10, 2026

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Require manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops with the tools and parts needed to fix electronic devices.View effort →

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Federal lawmakers are advancing legislation to dismantle manufacturer monopolies on electronics repair by banning software locks and parts pairing. These bills would require tech companies to provide consumers with the manuals, tools, and parts necessary to fix their own devices.

Policies

New Senate Bill Requires Tech Companies to Provide Parts and Tools for DIY Repairs

S. 3821

Congress seeks to force device makers to share repair tools and stop software locks that block third-party fixes

H.R. 7404

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