Right To Repair

PIRG’s O’Reilly addresses National Farmers Union convention

Kevin O'Reilly speaks at a podium in front of a National Farmers Union backdrop.
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PIRG’s partnership with National Farmers Union (NFU) has been key to our push to guarantee farmers’ the right to repair their equipment. Right to Repair Campaign Director Kevin O’Reilly spoke to farmers from across country during the opening session of NFU’s annual convention on Friday, March 6.

Repair restrictions run directly in the face of what it means to be an American. When you own something, you should be able to do what you want with it. When something breaks, you should fix it. There’s no way a manufacturer should be able to prevent *me* from fixing *my* broken thing, or tell me that I can’t hire someone to fix it for me because they don’t have the right logo on their polo, the right logo on their hat.

— Kevin O’Reilly

Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Kades, who flaunted the Department of Justice’s recent action in favor of Right to Repair, and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi also addressed the convention during the session.

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Tell the FTC: Stand up for Right to Repair

It's harder than it should be to fix our stuff. Manufacturers of every electronic product from toasters to tractors create barriers that stymie repair from owners or independent repair businesses. It's fueling a rise in electronic waste, the loss of independent repair businesses -- and ultimately more cost and more waste for consumers.

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PIRG Right to Repair Campaign Director speaks at a podium in front of a National Farmers Union backdrop.
Kevin O'Reilly

Former Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair, PIRG

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