THE POTOMAC ALLIANCE

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Lobbying Income

$4.3M

Filings

Unique Clients

Active Period

2011–2019

Lobbying Income by Year

Registrant-reported income from clients on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Income	Filings	Clients
2019	$220,000	3	1
2018	$320,000	4	1
2017	$420,000	10	2
2016	$400,000	8	2
2015	$400,000	8	2
2014	$400,000	8	2
2013	$500,000	9	3
2012	$820,000	12	3
2011	$825,000	21	5

Top Clients

Largest clients by registrant-reported income

Client	Reported Income	Filings	Period
ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE	$2,780,000	37	2011–2019
CONTINENTAL TIRE / AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA	$950,000	10	2011–2013
PACE, LLP ON BEHALF OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC	$495,000	30	2011–2017
COOPER-STANDARD	$80,000	4	2011
THE POTOMAC ALLIANCE	—	2	2011

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	76
SENATE	76
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	75
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)	47
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	29
Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)	27
Energy, Dept of	24
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration	9
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	5

Top Issues Lobbied

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Automotive Industry	Automotive Industry	77
Transportation	Transportation	15
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	5
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	4
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 3388116th Congress

Moving FIRST Act

2019 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto-trade related policy issues (USMCA,Section 232) USNCAP-related legislation and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation (S.1885/HR 3388 Self-Drive Act) Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Act (Fast Act) Fuel Economy Regulations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885116th Congress

Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2019

2019 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto-trade related policy issues (USMCA,Section 232) USNCAP-related legislation and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation (S.1885/HR 3388 Self-Drive Act) Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Act (Fast Act) Fuel Economy Regulations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S.1885

H.R. 3388116th Congress

Moving FIRST Act

2019 · second_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto-trade related policy issues (USMCA,Section 232) USNCAP-related legislation and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation (S.1885/HR 3388 Self-Drive Act) Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Act (Fast Act) Fuel Economy Regulations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885116th Congress

Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2019

2019 · second_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto-trade related policy issues (USMCA,Section 232) USNCAP-related legislation and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation (S.1885/HR 3388 Self-Drive Act) Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Act (Fast Act) Fuel Economy Regulations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S.1885

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H.R. 3388116th Congress

Moving FIRST Act

2019 · first_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto-trade related policy issues (USMCA,Section 232) USNCAP-related legislation and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation (S.1885/HR 3388 Self-Drive Act) Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Act (Fast Act) Fuel Economy Regulations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885116th Congress

Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2019

2019 · first_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Auto-trade related policy issues (USMCA,Section 232) USNCAP-related legislation and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation (S.1885/HR 3388 Self-Drive Act) Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Act (Fast Act) Fuel Economy Regulations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S.1885

H.R. 3388115th Congress

Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act

2018 · fourth_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act Auto Trade-related policies and proposals

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885115th Congress

AV START Act

2018 · fourth_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act Auto Trade-related policies and proposals

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 1885

H.R. 3388115th Congress

Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act

2018 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act Auto Trade-related policies and proposals

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885115th Congress

AV START Act

2018 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act Auto Trade-related policies and proposals

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 1885

H.R. 3388115th Congress

Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act

2018 · second_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885115th Congress

AV START Act

2018 · second_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 1885

H.R. 3388115th Congress

Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act

2018 · first_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885115th Congress

AV START Act

2018 · first_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 1885

H.R. 3388115th Congress

Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act

2017 · fourth_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885115th Congress

AV START Act

2017 · fourth_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 1885

H.R. 3388115th Congress

Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act

2017 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: HR 3388

S. 1885115th Congress

AV START Act

2017 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation Implementation of the Highway Reauthorization Legislation (FAST Act) NCAP-related legislataion and regulations Smart and Connected Vehicle legislation and regulations; S 1885/HR 3388-Self DRIVE Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S 1885

H.R. 2122112th Congress

Export Administration Renewal Act of 2011

2012 · fourth_quarter · Client: CONTINENTAL TIRE / AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA

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The Export Administration Renewal Act (H.R. 2122)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2122

H.R. 1367112th Congress

Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011

2012 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation including: The Advanced Vehicle Technology (H.R.1367/S.734) Highway Reauthorization Legislation (S. 1813/H.R. 7/H.R. 4348) (MAP-21) Fuel Economy Regulations NCAP Regulations Passive/Active Safety Systems Legislation (S. 1449)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: H.R.1367

H.R. 7112th Congress

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

2012 · third_quarter · Client: ZF TRW AUTOMOTIVE

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Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation and Regulation including: The Advanced Vehicle Technology (H.R.1367/S.734) Highway Reauthorization Legislation (S. 1813/H.R. 7/H.R. 4348) (MAP-21) Fuel Economy Regulations NCAP Regulations Passive/Active Safety Systems Legislation (S. 1449)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7

H.R. 2122112th Congress

Export Administration Renewal Act of 2011

2012 · third_quarter · Client: CONTINENTAL TIRE / AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA

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The Export Administration Renewal Act (H.R. 2122)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $120,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2122

H.R. 7112th Congress

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

2012 · third_quarter · Client: CONTINENTAL TIRE / AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA

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FMCSA Regulation and Legislation on Electronic On-Board Recording Devices (S.1950/H.R. 4348) The Motorcoach Safety Act (S. 453/H.R.873/H.R. 4348) Transportation Reauthorization Legislation (S.1813/H.R. 7/H.R. 4348) (MAP 21)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $120,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7

H.R. 873112th Congress

Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2011

2012 · third_quarter · Client: CONTINENTAL TIRE / AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA

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FMCSA Regulation and Legislation on Electronic On-Board Recording Devices (S.1950/H.R. 4348) The Motorcoach Safety Act (S. 453/H.R.873/H.R. 4348) Transportation Reauthorization Legislation (S.1813/H.R. 7/H.R. 4348) (MAP 21)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $120,000

Matched citations: H.R.873

H.R. 2122112th Congress

Export Administration Renewal Act of 2011

2012 · second_quarter · Client: CONTINENTAL TIRE / AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA

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The Export Administration Renewal Act (H.R. 2122)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $120,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2122

Source: Senate LDA

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