The EPA is making another attempt to take away modified vehicles, but with help from SEMA the aftermarket automotive industry may be safe for another few years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an association that makes the rules for emissions based laws. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is an association of modified vehicle parts. 

SEMA is fighting for the rpm act, if the act passes that means the EPA can not take away any modifications.  But if that does not pass everything, part of the aftermarket automotive industry will collapse.  According to statista.com the aftermarket industry is worth two hundred and two billion dollars. That will put many out of work and leave families struggling.  

Many car enthusiasts are wondering, what would be banned if the rpm act does not go into effect? Any modification that affects performance, Cold air intakes, turbos and superchargers, high flow mufflers. Since all of these parts will be banned, there will be no possible way to convert a street car to a racecar. The epa will not even allow you to trailer a car that was built before the ban. 

Many are hoping that the rpm act goes into place. Lots of car enthusiasts have taken to social media to spread the word that modifications could be banned. Through the social media posts there have been petitions and people writing to their state senators to vote for the rpm act.  even non- car people have expressed their concerns of it being a massive over step by the government. It would also be taking away something that is arguably part of America’s history.