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Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014
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2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization bill and extensions. Issues related to truck safety, Right to Repair Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 4364), highway related legislation, Electronic Onboard Recording Devices amendments, truck efficiency and hours of service. FAST Act (PL 114-94)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,110,188 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization bill and extensions. Issues related to truck safety, Right to Repair Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 4364), highway related legislation, Electronic Onboard Recording Devices amendments, truck efficiency and hours of service. FAST Act (PL 114-94)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization bill and extensions. Issues related to truck safety, Right to Repair Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 4364), highway related legislation, Electronic Onboard Recording Devices amendments, truck efficiency and hours of service.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,033,088 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| CO |
| Donna M. Christensen | Democratic | VI |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act S.754 -Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1770 -Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 S.456 -Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 H.R.726 - Secure Data Act of 2015 S.1158 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,027,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization bill and extensions. Issues related to truck safety, Right to Repair Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 4364), highway related legislation, Electronic Onboard Recording Devices amendments, truck efficiency and hours of service.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway Reauthorization H.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act
Client expense: $1,047,446 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization bill and extensions. Issues related to truck safety, Right to Repair Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 4364), highway related legislation, Electronic Onboard Recording Devices amendments, truck efficiency and hours of service.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 921, "Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013", section 3; S. 2819, "Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014", section 3; so-called right to repair legislation, no bill; H.R. 4834, "Grow America Act", sections 4108-4109; H.R. 5021 "Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014", entire bill; S. 2559, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014", sections 302-303; S. 2760, "Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014", section 303; H.R. 5654, Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014, section 207 and 301; H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, section 201.
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, all provisions. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicle Competitiveness and Energy Security Act, all provisions. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act H.R. 4763 - Trade Protection Not Troll Protection, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Monitored HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act Monitored HR 711, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act Monitored HR 1027/S488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act Monitored HR 1663/S 780, the PARTS Act Monitored HR 1664, the Distracted Driving Prevention Act Monitored HR 3057, the Fuel Cell Industrial Vehicle Jobs Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored HR 4364, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Supported HR 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act Supported HR 5366, the National Historic Vehicle Register Act Supported HR 5573, to establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Monitored S 880, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act Monitored S 1826, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act Monitored S 1854, the Idaho Safe and Efficient Vehicle Act Monitored S 2151, the Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act Monitored S 2284, the Pedestrian Safety Act Monitored S 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act Monitored S 2559, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Monitored S 2760, the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation). H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2284, Pedestrian Safety Act, all provisions S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions related to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. H.R. 4811, Bureau Guidance Transparency Act, all provisions H.R. 5062, Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, all provisions Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act (S 2940) Secret Science Reform Act (HR 4012) Energy/Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Issues in General Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S 2559/HR 4364) Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 (S 2760) Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 (S 2151) Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S 921) Wi-Fi Innovation Act (S 2505) Digital Spectrum Discussions Cybersecurity Discussions Privacy Principle Discussions Driver Privacy Act (S 1925)
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization bill and extensions. Issues related to truck safety, Right to Repair Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R. 4364), highway related legislation, Electronic Onboard Recording Devices amendments, and hours of service.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 4364: Motor Vehicle Safety Act, HR 5654 Vehicle Safety Improvement Act, S 2151 Early Warning System Improvement Act, S 2398 Automaker Accountability Act, S 2559 Motor Vehicle Safety Act, S 2760 Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, S 2949 Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to Highway Bill; Motor Vehicle Safety Act H.R. 4364 and S. 2559
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax reform proposals;Issues related to Highway Bill; Motor Vehicle Safety Act H.R. 4364 and S. 2559
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Distracted Driving; Dept. of Transportation Vehicle Safety Issues; Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921); Administration Highway Bill (The Grow America Act); Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S. 2559); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (HR 4364); Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act (S. 2078); Driver Privacy Act (S. 1925); Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (S 2171); S. 2151.
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway ReauthorizationH.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act
Client expense: $1,033,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 S.2949 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 780 - Parts Act S. 921 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. H.R. 1663 - Parts Act H.R. 2414 - Black Box Privacy Protection ActH.R. 4013 -- The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R. 4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 H.R. 4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S. 1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S. 2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S. 2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 S.2949 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Distracted Driving Guidelines Transportation Reauthorization
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 4364; S. 2559: Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automotive safety and part recalls: S.921, S.2819,S.2151,S.2559,S.2760,HR 4364 Waters of the U.S. (no legislation)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 921, "Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013", section 3; S. 2819, "Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014", section 3; so-called right to repair legislation, no bill; H.R. 4834, "Grow America Act", sections 4108-4109; H.R. 5021 "Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014", entire bill; S. 2559, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014", sections 302-303; S. 2760, "Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014", section 303; H.R. 5654, Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014, section 207 and 301; H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, section 201.
Client expense: $806,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5532 Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2014 H.R.4834-GROW AMERICA Act S.2760-Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 HJ Res.124-Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R.5654-Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 H.R.612-Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 S.921-The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 S.2819-The Raechel & Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act if 2014 H.R.1906/S.880-Safe Highways and Infracture Preservation Act H.R.4364/S.2559 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2949-Motor Vehicle Safety Whistle-blower Act S.2398-Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2284-Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2438/H.R.4745-FY-2015 Transportation,Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R.4013-Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2014 S.1925-Driver Privacy Act H.R.5755 Safer American Streets Act S.1925-Driver Privacy Act S.2151-Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $62,683 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Educated members of congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy Duty vehicle safety technology. Attended hearings and monitored H.R. 4364, H.R. 5654, S. 2151, S. 2259, S. 2760, S. 2949. Supported S. 2322, MAP-21 reauthorization
Client expense: $23,927 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $193,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
S.921 Safe Rental Car Act; S.696 Safe Chemicals Act; HR 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014; S 2322 MAP-21 Reauthorization Act.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Monitored HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act Monitored HR 711, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act Monitored HR 1027/S488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act Monitored HR 1663/S 780, the PARTS Act Monitored HR 1664, the Distracted Driving Prevention Act Monitored HR 3057, the Fuel Cell Industrial Vehicle Jobs Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored HR 4364, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Supported HR 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act Supported HR 5366, the National Historic Vehicle Register Act Supported HR 5573, to establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Monitored S 880, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act Monitored S 1826, the Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act Monitored S 1854, the Idaho Safe and Efficient Vehicle Act Monitored S 2151, the Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act Monitored S 2284, the Pedestrian Safety Act Monitored S 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act Monitored S 2559, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act Monitored S 2760, the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 780 - Parts Act S. 921 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. H.R. 1663 - Parts Act H.R. 2414 - Black Box Privacy Protection ActH.R. 4013 -- The Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R. 4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 H.R. 4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S. 1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S. 2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S. 2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Distracted Driving Guidelines Transportation Reauthorization
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S 2559 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S 291 - Auto Recall Bill S 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 HR 5654 - Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act (S. 2260) Energy/Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Issues in General Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S 2559/HR 4364) Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 (S 2760) Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S 921) Wi-Fi Innovation Act (S 2505) Digital Spectrum Discussions Driver Privacy Act (S 1925)
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Distracted Driving; Dept. of Transportation Vehicle Safety Issues; Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 (S. 921); Administration Highway Bill (The Grow America Act); Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 (S. 2559); Motor Vehicle Safety Act (HR 4364); Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act (S. 2078); Driver Privacy Act (S. 1925); Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (S 2171); S. 2151.
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Safety technologies; H.R. 4364; S. 2559: Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Appropriations (HR 2610 & S 1243) - monitor for any industry-related riders. No specific issue. Federal highway legislation (NHTSA reauthorization) - monitor for issues affecting tire industry HR 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act - concerns with issues related to disclosure of industry confidential business information; changes to Early Warning Reporting System; expanded recall authority for NHTSA; appeal process for certain NHTSA decisions. S 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act - concerns with proposed changes to Early Warning Reporting System that may disclose confidential business information S 2559 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 - concerns with issues related to disclosure of industry confidential business information; changes to Early Warning Reporting System; expanded recall authority for NHTSA; appeal process for certain NHTSA decisions. S 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 - concerns with criminal penalty provisions. No bill introduced - Support for legislation to authorize NHTSA to create minimum standards for tire rolling resistance and wet traction.
Client expense: $119,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4364; Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act S.921; Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act S.2151; SEMA Low Volume H.R.4013
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Educated members of Congress on the importance of advanced safety technologies for heavy duty vehicles, and on the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Attended hearings and monitored various Motor Vehicle Safety bills, including H.R. 4364, S. 2151, S.2559, and S. 2760. Supported S. 2322, MAP-21 reauthorization, and highway safety construction programs.Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy-Duty vehicle safety technology.
Client expense: $49,496 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation).S. 2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles H.R. 4733, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions S. 2505, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, all provisions S. 2284, Pedestrian Safety Act, all provisions S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, all provisions S. 2151, Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions H.R. 4361, Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions S. 2760, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions S.2615, Hide No Harm Act, all provisions H.R. 5062, Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, all provisions H.R. 4811, Bureau Guidance Transparency Act, all provisions S. 2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, all provisions S. 921, Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5. Changes to the FCC rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35 - 5.47 GHz and 5.85 - 5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79; EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA 2010-0053). NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for light-duty vehicles (Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0022).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 921, "Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013", section 3; S. 2819, "Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014", section 3; so-called right to repair legislation, no bill; H.R. 4834, "Grow America Act", sections 4108-4109; H.R. 5021 "Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014", entire bill; S. 2559, "Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014", sections 302-303; S. 2760, "Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014", section 303; H.R. 5654, Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014, section 207 and 301; H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, section 201.
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Safety Issues Driver Distraction Issues Federal Highway ReauthorizationH.R. 724: To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles S. 921: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R. 4364 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S. 2151 Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S. 2171 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S. 1925 Driver Privacy Act
Client expense: $1,092,665 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions related to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions. (Draft legislation) - Safeguarding motor vehicles from cyber-attacks. Late last year Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) asked automakers to describe how vehicles can be protected from cyber security threats and how drivers can be protected from privacy violations. Markey likely will conduct a hearing on these topics and may introduce legislation.
Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 4364, Motor Vehicle Safety Act; S. 921, Rental Car Recall bill; S. 2559, Motor Vehicle Safety Act; S. 2760, Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act; H.R. 5654, Vehicle Safety Improvement Act; and S. 2151, Early Warning Reporting System Act
Client expense: $619,727 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to Highway Bill; Motor Vehicle Safety Act H.R. 4364 and S. 2559
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax reform proposals;Issues related to Highway Bill; Motor Vehicle Safety Act H.R. 4364 and S. 2559
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5532-Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2014 H.R.4834-GROW AMERICA Act S.2760-Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 HJ Res.124-Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 5654-Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 H.R.612-Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 S.921-The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 H.R.1906/S.880-Safe Highways and Infracture Preservation Act H.R.4364/S.2559-Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2398-Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S.2284-Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2438/H.R.4745- FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act H.R. 4013-Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2014 S.2322-Map-21 Reauthorizing Act H.R.4340-Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014 S.1925-Driver Privacy Act S.2151-Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $71,786 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automotive safety and part recalls: S.921, S. 2819, S.2151, S. 2559, S. 2760, HR 4364. Stormwater and Waters of the U.S. (no legislation
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE