The Honorable Zoe Lofgren
United States House of Representatives
102 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515

Subject: H.R. 5638

Dear Representative Zoe Lofgren:

On behalf of the Quality Parts Coalition, thank you for championing H.R. 5638, legislation that will preserve consumer choice in the automotive aftermarket industry by ensuring the continued availability of high-quality, low-cost replacement collision parts.

Competition in the auto repair marketplace saves American consumers over $1.2 billion per year. But, as you well know, elimination of this competition through the enforcement of design patents on specific crash parts will increase the price of items your constituents need after even the most minor of fender-benders.

As a representative of the interests of consumers and seniors, the independent automotive parts industry, the auto repair industry and the insurance industry, the Quality Parts Coalition fully supports H.R. 5638. Please let me know how the Coalition can be of assistance in your efforts in upholding more than 50 years of consumer choice in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Eileen A. Sottile
Executive Director
Quality Parts Coalition
www.qualitypartscoalition.com