Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011

H.R. 3274, Global Investment and America Jobs Act

Client expense: $500,787 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See attached. Supported HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011. Monitored HR 75, the Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011 to restrict automobile manufacturers to discriminate and deny a franchise to an automobile dealer. Monitored HR 164, the Damaged Vehicle Information Act of 2011, directing NHTSA to require disclosure of information relating to the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles. Monitored HR 229, the Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 to establish national standards for State safety inspections of motor vehicles. Monitored S 422, the Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2011 to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers. Monitored HR 673, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2011 to make permanent the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored S. 734/HR 1367, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 supporting domestic research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application and manufacturing of advance vehicles, engines, and components. Monitored HR 1449, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 to protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles. Monitored HR 2374, a bill to require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. Monitored S. 1449, the Motor Vehicle Safety and Highway Improvement Act. Monitored HR 3087, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act regarding the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored HR 3306, a bill to repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. Monitored S. 1786, the Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 Monitored S. 1813, MAP-21 Monitored HR4348, MAP-21 Monitored S. 1921, the Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act and amendments to eliminate spending for professional athletes/teams. Monitored HR 5648, to repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting. Monitored HR 6051, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Supported S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Supported HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitored HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Monitored HR 4109, the Los Padres Conservation and Recreation Act of 2012 Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 6047, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Monitored HR 6323, the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Credit Expansion Act Monitored HR 6503, the Clean Fuels Innovation Act Worked with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

See attached. Supported HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011. Monitored HR 75, the Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011 to restrict automobile manufacturers to discriminate and deny a franchise to an automobile dealer. Monitored HR 164, the Damaged Vehicle Information Act of 2011, directing NHTSA to require disclosure of information relating to the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles. Monitored HR 229, the Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 to establish national standards for State safety inspections of motor vehicles. Monitored S 422, the Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2011 to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers. Monitored HR 673, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2011 to make permanent the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored S. 734/HR 1367, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 supporting domestic research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application and manufacturing of advance vehicles, engines, and components. Monitored HR 1449, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 to protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles. Monitored HR 2374, a bill to require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. Monitored S. 1449, the Motor Vehicle Safety and Highway Improvement Act. Monitored HR 3087, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act regarding the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored HR 3306, a bill to repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. Monitored S. 1786, the Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 Monitored S. 1813, MAP-21 Monitored HR4348, MAP-21 Monitored S. 1921, the Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act and amendments to eliminate spending for professional athletes/teams. Monitored HR 5648, to repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting. Monitored HR 6051, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Supported S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Supported HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitored HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Monitored HR 4109, the Los Padres Conservation and Recreation Act of 2012 Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 6047, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Monitored HR 6323, the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Credit Expansion Act Monitored HR 6503, the Clean Fuels Innovation Act Worked with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

S.1449, "Mariah's Act" H.R. 3274, " Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Act of 2011"

Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.1449, "Mariah's Act" H.R. 3274, " Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Act of 2011"

Client expense: $1,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Support S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Support HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Support HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitored HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Work with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

See attached. Support HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011." Monitored HR 75, the Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011 to restrict automobile manufacturers to discriminate and deny a franchise to an automobile dealer. Monitored HR 164, the Damaged Vehicle Information Act of 2011, directing NHTSA to require disclosure of information relating to the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles. Monitored HR 229, the Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 to establish national standards for State safety inspections of motor vehicles. Monitored S 422, the Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2011 to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers. Monitored HR 673, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2011 to make permanent the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored S. 734/HR 1367, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 supporting domestic research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application and manufacturing of advance vehicles, engines, and components. Monitored HR 1449, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 to protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles. Monitored HR 2374, a bill to require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. Monitored S. 1449, the Motor Vehicle Safety and Highway Improvement Act. Monitored HR 3087, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act regarding the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored HR 3306, a bill to repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. Monitored S. 1786, the Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 Monitored S. 1813, MAP-21 Monitored HR4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II Monitored S. 1921, the Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act and amendments to eliminate spending for professional athletes/teams.

S. 734, "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011" S. 948, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011"; H.R. 1685 "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011" S.1449, "Mariah's Act" H.R. 3274, " Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturer Act of 2011"

Client expense: $1,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Support S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Support HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Support HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitored HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Work with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

See attached. Support HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011." Monitored HR 75, the Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011 to restrict automobile manufacturers to discriminate and deny a franchise to an automobile dealer. Monitored HR 164, the Damaged Vehicle Information Act of 2011, directing NHTSA to require disclosure of information relating to the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles. Monitored HR 229, the Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 to establish national standards for State safety inspections of motor vehicles. Monitored S 422, the Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2011 to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers. Monitored HR 673, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2011 to make permanent the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored S. 734/HR 1367, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 supporting domestic research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application and manufacturing of advance vehicles, engines, and components. Monitored HR 1449, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 to protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles. Monitored HR 2374, a bill to require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. Monitored S. 1449, the Motor Vehicle Safety and Highway Improvement Act. Monitored HR 3087, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act regarding the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored HR 3306, a bill to repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. Monitored S. 1786, the Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 Monitored S. 1813, MAP-21 Monitored HR4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II Monitored S. 1921, the Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act.

See attached. Support HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011." Monitored HR 75, the Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011 to restrict automobile manufacturers to discriminate and deny a franchise to an automobile dealer. Monitored HR 164, the Damaged Vehicle Information Act of 2011, directing NHTSA to require disclosure of information relating to the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles. Monitored HR 229, the Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 to establish national standards for State safety inspections of motor vehicles. Monitored S 422, the Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2011 to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers. Monitored HR 673, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2011 to make permanent the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitored S. 734/HR 1367, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 supporting domestic research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application and manufacturing of advance vehicles, engines, and components. Monitored HR 1449, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 to protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles. Monitor HR 2374, a bill to require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. Monitored S. 1449, the Motor Vehicle Safety and Highway Improvement Act. Monitor HR 3087, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act regarding the depreciation classification of motorsports entertainment complexes. Monitor HR 3306, a bill to repeal the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program. Monitor S. 1786, the Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 Monitor S. 1813, MAP-21. Monitor S. 1921, the Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Support S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Support HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Support HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitor HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Work with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

HR 1449 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act; HR 2324 & S 510 - Roads Safe Act; S. 1001- Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act; S. 1449 - NHTSA Reauthorization; HR 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act; S 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act; KORUS FTA - HR 3080 (not yet introduced); S. 1619 - Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act; HR 3274 - Low Volume Exemption Bill;

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S 228,Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, all; HR 424, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, all; S 298, Charging America Forward Act, all; HR 523, American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, all; HR 748, ethanol blend legislation, all; S 152, duel Fuel Vehicle Act; S 510, Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-Related Fatalities Everywhere Act of 2011; S 599, Securing Americas Future with Energy and sustainable Technologies Act, all; HR 1449, Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act 2011; all; HR 1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, all; S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011, all; HR 1515/ S 528, The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2011, all; S. 1449, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011, all; HR 2324, Roads Safe Act (interlock funding); S. 1445, Rachal and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2011, all; S 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; HR. 3274. Campbell. Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011, all; S.J.RES.30 (Reid) -- Extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011, all.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported