In the latest indication of Apple’s shift toward supporting independent repair, the company announced Tuesday that it supports nationwide right-to-repair legislation that would make iPhone parts and tools available to customers.

A large number of Apple users have encountered a cracked iPhone screen or a worn-out battery that required a trip to an Apple store or repair shop in order to repair the device. Apple is an important symbol for the right-to-repair movement because of how widely used its products are. During a Tuesday White House event, Apple said it sees “real value” in a national law.

Biden administration officials are pushing for right-to-repair as part of their effort to reduce so-called “junk fees” and other anti-consumer practices. According to an executive order signed by Biden in 2021, the federal government must enforce the current repair laws to promote competition.

Right-to-repair laws save consumers money and reduce landfill waste by preventing useful devices from being thrown away.

In addition to saving farmers thousands of dollars when their tractors break down, the right to get a product repaired can also create opportunities for small independent repair shops, said Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Counsel.

In his remarks, Brainard praised Apple and Microsoft for offering parts and tools and called on Congress to pass a “national right-to-repair law.”

Many manufacturers make it difficult to get spare parts, manuals, and tools necessary to fix their products, from smartphones to wheelchairs to cars to farm equipment.

A short talk by Apple service VP Brian Naumann highlighted the company’s current policy under its self-service repair program, where parts, tools, and manuals are offered to independent repair shops.