Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

Legislation and regulations regarding autonomous vehicles (H.R. 7390, "The SELF DRIVE Act"; H.R. 7377, "The Know Before You Drive Act") Legislation combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act"; H.R. 9904, "The Deputy Darren Almendarez Act") Proposals affecting cybersecurity risks to vehicle safety Proposals regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Proposals and legislation affecting Corporate Average Fuel Economy and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (S.J.Res.206, S.J.Res.207, S.J.Res.208) Legislation affecting access to vehicle data and so-called "Right to Repair" (H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S. 1379, "The REPAIR Act"; H.R.6687, "DRIVER Act"; S.3494, "The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act") Proposals regarding tariffs on autos or autos parts Legislation regarding the grounding of recalled vehicles (S. 2956, "Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act") Proposals regarding patent infringement allegations Legislation regarding the sale of optional safety features (H.R. 7372, "Safety Is Not for Sale Act of 2026") Legislation that would establish a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and batteries (H.R. 8870, "BUILD America 250 Act"; H.R. 1253/S.536, "Fair SHARE Act of 2025") Legislation to prohibit the import, sale and operation of vehicles manufactured in China and ban the use of Chinese developed connected vehicle technologies on American roads (H.R. 8730/S. 4429, "Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026") Letters opposing Chinese connected vehicles entering the US auto market Proposals regarding vehicle safety and technology

Client expense: $1,844,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act") Legislation affecting so-called "Right to Repair"(H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S. 1379, "The REPAIR ACT") Legislation combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act"; H.R. 9904, "The Deputy Darren Almendarez Act") Proposals affecting rear under guards on heavy duty trucks Proposals, legislation and regulation affecting heavy-duty emissions and fuel economy Proposals regarding tariffs on trucks or truck parts

Client expense: $1,844,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Monitor all issues related to automotive industry. S1379 R2R; PART bill HR 621/catalytic converter. Protect Act HR 9904; S4429/HR 8730 Connected Veh Safety

Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE