Ben Sharp

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Ben Sharp is a D.C. legislative representative for the Automotive Service Association (ASA). His previous experience in policy and politics includes working for several members of congress and congressional candidates, fortune 500 companies, and a labor union. Ben is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Global Studies and the Plan II Honors Program.

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Guest Editorial: Weakening the Federal Insurance Office Should Concern Independent Auto Repairers

Aug. 28, 2024

Repairers need every regulatory tool at their disposal to make sure insurers are acting fairly and complying with the law, the ASA says.

Guest Editorial: Oklahoma Bill Would Limit Repair Labor and Storage Rates

March 4, 2024

If enacted into law, SB 1853 would not allow repairers to charge storage fees for vehicles that a shop has finished repairing and more.

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Auto industry data access agreement discussed in Capitol Hill hearing

Oct. 27, 2023

Congressional skepticism around the need for legislation grows.

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ASA: Industry Right-to-Repair agreement strengthened by support from Tesla and Rivian

Sept. 11, 2023

The latest development signifies that the agreement will now cover nearly 100 percent of auto makes.