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Reported covered position: Legislative Assistant, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con.Res. 52, opposing reaising federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 4438, American research & Competitiveness Act, establishing a permanent R&D tax credit. Supported H.R. 4718 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation; and S. 2260, the Tax extenders bill.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION via MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts and to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts from import.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of new vehicle systems and features that inprove the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on U.S. roads.
Source: Senate LDA
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported H.R.4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would establish a permanent R&D bill. Supported H.R.4718 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation. Supported S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014, Tax Extenders bill.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, to authorize the final route of the Keystone XL pipeline.Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
SKILLS Visa Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
SKILLS Visa Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and the worker sponsored visa programs. Legislation monitored includes S. 169, S, 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15, and S. 600.
SKILLS Visa Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Supported H.R. 22, The Foreign Couterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act, allowing CBP officials to share product information with rights-holders in a more timely fashion to better combat counterfeits at the U.S. borders.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Supported H.R. 22, The Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act, allowing CBP officials to share product information with rights-holders in a more timely fashion to better combat counterfeits at the U.S. borders.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educate members of Congress and the administration on intellectual property rights violations relating to motor vehicle parts suppliers. Supported HR 22, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act, allowing CBP officials to share product information with rights-holders in a more timely manner to better combat counterfeit parts at the U.S. borders.
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, to authorize the NNMI and create public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies focusing on commercial applications. Supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of America.
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 2996 & S.1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing & Innovation Act, in support of the NNMI and creating public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies & coomercial applications. Supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, to authorize the NNMI and create public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies focusing on commercial applications.
Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 497 & S. 453, the AMERICA Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act, and the Workforce Innovation Act, to streamline federal programs and allow more technical training for young people and those with disabilities. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to consolodate and improve effectiveness of federal-state workforce development programs. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation,aand Labor Department Act.
Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 479 & S. 453, The America Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal worker training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority. Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority.Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educate members of Congress and the administration on the effects & impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership regarding the motor vehicle supplier industry. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900 - Trade promotion Authority. Supported H.R.4057,Customs Plaza Construction Act, in support of funding/construction of Customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority. Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educate members of Congress and the administration on the effects & impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership regarding the motor vehicle supplier industry. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900 - Trade promotion Authority. Supported H.R.4057,Customs Plaza Construction Act, in support of funding/construction of Customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority.Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported H.R.4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would establish a permanent R&D bill. Supported H.R.4718 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation. Supported S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014, Tax Extenders bill.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con.Res. 52, opposing reaising federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 4438, American research & Competitiveness Act, establishing a permanent R&D tax credit. Supported H.R. 4718 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation; and S. 2260, the Tax extenders bill.
STEM Visa Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
STEM Visa Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and the worker sponsored visa programs. Legislation monitored includes S. 169, S, 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15, and S. 600.
STEM Visa Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con.Res. 52, opposing reaising federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 4438, American research & Competitiveness Act, establishing a permanent R&D tax credit. Supported H.R. 4718 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation; and S. 2260, the Tax extenders bill.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported H.R.4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would establish a permanent R&D bill. Supported H.R.4718 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation. Supported S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014, Tax Extenders bill.
Arms Sale Responsibility Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 479 & S. 453, The America Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal worker training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
America Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 497 & S. 453, the AMERICA Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act, and the Workforce Innovation Act, to streamline federal programs and allow more technical training for young people and those with disabilities. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, to authorize the final route of the Keystone XL pipeline.Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Chemical Safety Improvement Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Supported draft "Chemicals in Commerce Act."
Chemical Safety Improvement Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Supported draft "Chemicals in Commerce Act."
Chemical Safety Improvement Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security & Affordability Act.
Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, to authorize the final route of the Keystone XL pipeline.Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 2996 & S.1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing & Innovation Act, in support of the NNMI and creating public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies & coomercial applications. Supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, to authorize the NNMI and create public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies focusing on commercial applications. Supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of America.
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, to authorize the NNMI and create public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies focusing on commercial applications.
Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, to authorize the final route of the Keystone XL pipeline.Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
I-Squared Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
I-Squared Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and the worker sponsored visa programs. Legislation monitored includes S. 169, S, 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15, and S. 600.
I-Squared Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educate members of Congress and the administration on the effects & impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership regarding the motor vehicle supplier industry. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900 - Trade promotion Authority. Supported H.R.4057,Customs Plaza Construction Act, in support of funding/construction of Customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority. Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority.Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Electricity Security and Affordability Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Supported draft "Chemicals in Commerce Act."
Electricity Security and Affordability Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
Electricity Security and Affordability Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Electricity Security and Affordability Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security & Affordability Act.
Electricity Security and Affordability Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Supported draft "Chemicals in Commerce Act."
EXPIRE Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported H.R.4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would establish a permanent R&D bill. Supported H.R.4718 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation. Supported S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014, Tax Extenders bill.
EXPIRE Act of 2014
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con.Res. 52, opposing reaising federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 4438, American research & Competitiveness Act, establishing a permanent R&D tax credit. Supported H.R. 4718 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation; and S. 2260, the Tax extenders bill.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 4660, the Commerce Justice Science 2015 appropriations bill which includes language addressing brake friction materials that contain asbestos, and S. 2437 which makes appropriations for FY2015 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 4745 & S.2438 regarding hours of service and commercial size & weight and to provide funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 4660, CJS FY 2015 appropriations bill which includes language addressing brake friction materials that contain asbestos, and S. 2437, appropriations for FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science programs. H.R. 4745 & S. 2438 regarding hours of service and commercial size and weight provisions for the Dept. of Transportation, Housing, and other related agencies.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 4660, CJS FY 2015 appropriations bill which includes language addressing brake friction materials that contain asbestos, and S. 2437, appropriations for FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science programs. H.R. 4745 & S. 2438 regarding hours of service and commercial size and weight provisions for the Dept. of Transportation, Housing, and other related agencies.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 4660, the Commerce Justice Science 2015 appropriations bill which includes language addressing brake friction materials that contain asbestos, and S. 2437 which makes appropriations for FY2015 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 4745 & S.2438 regarding hours of service and commercial size & weight and to provide funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies.
AMERICA Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 497 & S. 453, the AMERICA Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act, and the Workforce Innovation Act, to streamline federal programs and allow more technical training for young people and those with disabilities. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
AMERICA Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported H.R. 479 & S. 453, The America Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal worker training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, to authorize the final route of the Keystone XL pipeline.Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and the worker sponsored visa programs. Legislation monitored includes S. 169, S, 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15, and S. 600.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit, and modernization of the international tax system. Supported incentives for hybrid trucks. Supported incentives for installing advanced heavy duty vehicle safety systems.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported incentives for hybrid trucks. Supported incentives for installing advanced heavy-duty vehicle safety systems.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3 authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.General discussion with administration officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027, S.488) to create program for research, development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (DOE). Supported S 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported S 783 and HR 527 to ensure a continuous and secure supply of helium in the United States. Supported HR 761 to ensure supply of critical minerals.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported HR 3, authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.General discussions with administration officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported legislation (HR 1027 & S 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported HR 761 and S 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3 authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.Supported legislation (H.R. 1027, S.488) to create program for research, development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (DOE).
PARTS Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
PARTS Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed at reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024, HR 3309).Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported HR 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
PARTS Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
End Anonymous Patents Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed at reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024, HR 3309).Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported HR 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
End Anonymous Patents Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
End Anonymous Patents Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
SKILLS Visa Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation watched includes: S 169, S 744, HR 2131, HR 459, HR 15 and S 600.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported H.R. 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed at reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024, HR 3309).Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported HR 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers.Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported H.R. 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed at reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024, HR 3309).Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported HR 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Development Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications. Supported HR 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
STEM Visa Act of 2013
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation watched includes: S 169, S 744, HR 2131, HR 459, HR 15 and S 600.
America Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
H.R 497 & S. 453 - America Works Act. Contact with members of the House and Senate in support of worker training programs in Manufacturing and the Automotove industries.
America Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications. Supported HR 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
America Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
America Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
America Works Act
Client: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Supported legislation (H.R. 497 and S. 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
Supported H.R. 4660, CJS FY 2015 appropriations bill which includes language addressing brake friction materials that contain asbestos, and S. 2437, appropriations for FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science programs. H.R. 4745 & S. 2438 regarding hours of service and commercial size and weight provisions for the Dept. of Transportation, Housing, and other related agencies.
Supported H.R. 2996 & S.1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing & Innovation Act, in support of the NNMI and creating public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies & coomercial applications. Supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con.Res. 52, opposing reaising federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 4438, American research & Competitiveness Act, establishing a permanent R&D tax credit. Supported H.R. 4718 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation; and S. 2260, the Tax extenders bill.
Supported S. 1905 and H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generarating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the DOE Loan Program on ATVM loans.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternative fuels vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding standards for emissions of greeenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported H.R. 1027 & S. 488 to create DOE programs for advanced vehicle technologies.
Supported H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to consolodate and improve effectiveness of federal-state workforce development programs. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation,aand Labor Department Act.
Educate members of Congress and the administration on intellectual property rights violations relating to motor vehicle parts suppliers. Supported HR 22, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act, allowing CBP officials to share product information with rights-holders in a more timely manner to better combat counterfeit parts at the U.S. borders.
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security & Affordability Act.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and the worker sponsored visa programs. Legislation monitored includes S. 169, S, 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15, and S. 600.
Educate members of Congress and the administration on the effects & impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership regarding the motor vehicle supplier industry. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900 - Trade promotion Authority. Supported H.R.4057,Customs Plaza Construction Act, in support of funding/construction of Customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Filing 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)
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Supported H.R. 22, The Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act, allowing CBP officials to share product information with rights-holders in a more timely fashion to better combat counterfeits at the U.S. borders.
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority. Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported S. 1905 & H.R. 3826 to provide direction to the EPA administrator regarding establishment of standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles. Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported H.R.4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would establish a permanent R&D bill. Supported H.R.4718 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and establish permanent bonus depreciation. Supported S. 2260, EXPIRE Act of 2014, Tax Extenders bill.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle systems and features that improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles. Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the benefits of updating the Federal Trade Commission used auto parts guide to accurately reflect remanufactured parts.
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Supported draft "Chemicals in Commerce Act."
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.
Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, to authorize the NNMI and create public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies focusing on commercial applications. Supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of America.
Supported H.R. 497 & S. 453, the AMERICA Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act, and the Workforce Innovation Act, to streamline federal programs and allow more technical training for young people and those with disabilities. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
Educated members of Congress on impacts of conflict minerals reporting requirements.
Supported H.R. 4660, the Commerce Justice Science 2015 appropriations bill which includes language addressing brake friction materials that contain asbestos, and S. 2437 which makes appropriations for FY2015 for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science-related programs, and related agencies. H.R. 4745 & S.2438 regarding hours of service and commercial size & weight and to provide funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 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, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the benefits of updating the Federal Trade Commission used auto parts guide to accurately reflect remanufactured parts.
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation monitored includes: S. 169, S. 744, H.R. 2131, H.R. 459, H.R. 15 and S. 600.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for tax reform. Supported H.Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system.
Educated members of Congress on impacts of conflict minerals reporting requirements.
Supported H.R. 479 & S. 453, The America Works Act, to consolidate and streamline federal worker training programs to more effectively meet the skills gap and increase employment. Supported H.R. 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Supported H.R. 22, The Foreign Couterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act, allowing CBP officials to share product information with rights-holders in a more timely fashion to better combat counterfeits at the U.S. borders.
Supported S. 1009, Chemical Safety Improvement Act, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act. Supported H.R. 3826 & S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Supported draft "Chemicals in Commerce Act."
Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, to authorize the NNMI and create public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies focusing on commercial applications.
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 3830 & S. 1900, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, Trade Promotion Authority.Supported H.R. 4057, Customs Plaza Construction Act of 2014, to authorize funding for construction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection customs plazas at land ports of entry.
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, to authorize the final route of the Keystone XL pipeline.Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027 & S. 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported H.R. 761 and S. 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Supported H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, to provide direction to EPA regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units. General discussions with administration and agency officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 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, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.
Supported S 1009 to update the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Educated members of Congress, administration officials and agency staff of the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts, as well as the trade promotional authority.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed at reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024, HR 3309).Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported HR 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the potential benefits of updating the Federal Trade Commission used auto parts guide to accurately reflect remanufactured parts.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker-sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Legislation watched includes: S 169, S 744, HR 2131, HR 459, HR 15 and S 600.
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications. Supported HR 3355, Reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation and Labor Department Act.
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported HR 3, authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.General discussions with administration officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported legislation (HR 1027 & S 488) to create programs for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported S 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported HR 761 and S 1600 to ensure supply of critical minerals. Educated members of Congress and agency officials on how to improve the Department of Energy's ATVM Loan Program.
Encouraged members of Congress to pass a continuing resolution funding government functions for fiscal year 2014.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit and modernization of the international tax system. Supported incentives for hybrid trucks. Supported incentives for installing advanced heavy-duty vehicle safety systems.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Educated administration officials about the need to harmonize related reporting requirements with potential EU requirements. Educated Congress and administration officials about SEC rules requiring corporations to disclose political spending activities to shareholders
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 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, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported S. 1009 to update the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Educated members of Congress, administration officials, and agency staff on the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts, as well as the trade promotion authority.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Educated administration officials about the need to harmonize related reporting requirements with potential EU requirements. Educated Congress and administration officials about SEC rules requiring corporations disclose political spending activities to shareholders.
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for reform. Supported H. Con. Res. 52 stating that Congress should not raise federal excise taxes on heavy-duty vehicles.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit, and modernization of the international tax system. Supported incentives for hybrid trucks. Supported incentives for installing advanced heavy duty vehicle safety systems.
S. 417 - legislation to limit the size of the federal vehicle fleet. Lobbying activity includes contacting members of congress about the importance of priorotizing the use of remanufactured parts in maintaining vehicles as a cost savings measure.
H.R 497 & S. 453 - America Works Act. Contact with members of the House and Senate in support of worker training programs in Manufacturing and the Automotove industries.
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3 authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.General discussion with administration officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Supported legislation (H.R. 1027, S.488) to create program for research, development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (DOE). Supported S 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles. Supported S 783 and HR 527 to ensure a continuous and secure supply of helium in the United States. Supported HR 761 to ensure supply of critical minerals.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
Educated Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Supported S.169 the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 to help manufacturers recruit highly skilled workers.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported S. 1009 to update the Toxic Substances Control Act
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported H.R. 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 3 authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.Supported legislation (H.R. 1027, S.488) to create program for research, development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (DOE).
Supported legislation (H.R. 497 and S. 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the various miscellaneous tarriff bills and their effect on domestic manufacturing. Monitored various miscellaneous tarriff bills including: S. 2329, H.R. 4910, S. 2330, H.R. 4909, S. 2331, H.R. 4904, S. 2332, H.R. 4903, S. 2333, H.R. 4912, S. 2334, H.R. 4911, S. 2335, H.R. 4908, H.R. 4950, H.R. 4951, and H.R. 4952.
Educated members of Congress on the benefits of a long-term surface transportation bill. Educated Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy duty vehicles.
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the various miscellaneous tarriff bills and their effect on domestic manufacturing. Monitored various miscellaneous tarriff bills including: S. 2329, H.R. 4910, S. 2330, H.R. 4909, S. 2331, H.R. 4904, S. 2332, H.R. 4903, S. 2333, H.R. 4912, S. 2334, H.R. 4911, S. 2335, H.R. 4908, H.R. 4950, H.R. 4951, and H.R. 4952.
Supported legislation (H.R. 1706, S. 1233) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit. Supported the Hybrid Truck Incentives Act (H.R. 3374 & S.1220). Educated members of Congress on suppliers positions regarding tax reform.
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported critical minerals legislation (S.1113). Educated members of Congress, congressional staff, and agency staff on benefits of remanufacturing parts. Monitored implementation of free trade agreements with Columbia, Korea, and Panama. Supported (H.R.1518 and S. 708) legislation that requires identification of trade enforcement priorities. Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the impact of imports of auto parts from China and Korea auto parts exports on the motor vehicle parts industry. Monitored Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with Japan and its impact on the motor vehicle parts industry.
Supported legislation (H.R. 1706, S. 1233) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit. Supported the Hybrid Truck Incentives Act (H.R. 3374 & S.1220). Educated members of Congress on suppliers positions regarding tax reform.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported legislation (H.R. 1367, S. 734) to create a program for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported the Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Energy Security Act (S. 1001). Monitored ethanol, biofuel legislation including: H.R. 748, H.R. 1687 and S. 187. Monitored H.R. 1380 and S. 1863, known as the NAT GAS Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of research and development funding for advanced vehicle technologies.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle supplier industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of new vehicle systems and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on Americas roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles. Educated members of Congress on impact of motor vehicle parts remanufacturers.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported legislation (H.R. 1706, S. 1233) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit. Supported passage of legislation to extend tax credits.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle supplier industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of new vehicle systems and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on Americas roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles. Educated members of Congress on impact of motor vehicle parts remanufacturers. Supported efforts for GAO study on federal government fleet reliance on manufactured parts.
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported legislation (H.R. 1706, S. 1233) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit.
Supported the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, H.R. 10/S. 299.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Supported patent reform legislation (H.R. 1249). Supported legislative efforts to combat rogue internet sites that compromise intellectual property (S. 968).
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported legislation (H.R. 1367, S. 734) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle supplier industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of new vehicle systems and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on Americas roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles (H.R. 1367, S. 734). Monitored the Charging America Forward Act (S. 298).
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.Educated members of Congress and Administration officials about the potential benefits of updating the Federal Trade Commission used auto parts guide to accurately reflect remanufactured parts.
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Educated Congress and administration officials about SEC rules requiring corporations disclose political spending activities to shareholders.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of manufacturing industry.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
Educated Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Supported S.169 the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 to help manufacturers recruit highly skilled workers.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for reform.Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit, and modernization of the international tax system. Supported incentives for hybrid trucks. Supported incentives for installing advanced heavy duty vehicle safety systems.
Educated members of Congress, administration officials, and agency staff on the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts, as well as the trade promotion authority.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the importance of reform.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles. Supported making electronic data recorders mandatory in new vehicles.Educated members of Congress and Administration officials about the potential benefits of updating the Federal Trade Commission used auto parts guide.
Educated members of Congress on importance of manufacturing industry.
Educated members of Congress, administration officials, and agency staff on the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts, as well as the trade promotion authority.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers.Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders. Supported H.R. 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
Educated Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy duty vehicles.
Educated Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker sponsored visas for highly skilled workers.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Educated Congress and administration officials about potential SEC rules requiring corporations disclose political spending activities to shareholders.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Educated members of Congress, congressional staff, and agency staff on benefits of remanufacturing parts. Supported (H.R.1518 and S. 708) legislation that requires identification of trade enforcement priorities. Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the impact of imports of auto parts from China and U.S. exports to Korea auto parts exports on the motor vehicle parts industry. Monitored Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement regarding Japan's possible inclusion and its impact on the motor vehicle parts industry.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored legislation regarding design patents, H.R. 3889. Moonitored legislation regulating counterfeit goods, H.R. 4216, H.R. 6654
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.
Supported legislation (H.R. 1706, S. 1233) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit. Supported the Hybrid Truck Incentives Act (H.R. 3374 & S.1220). Educated members of Congress on suppliers positions regarding tax reform.
Supported tort reform legislation.
Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported legislation (H.R. 1367, S. 734) to create a program for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported the Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Energy Security Act (S. 1001). Monitored ethanol, biofuel legislation including: H.R. 748, H.R. 1687 and S. 187. Monitored H.R. 1380 and S. 1863, known as the NAT GAS Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of research and development funding for advanced vehicle technologies.
Educated members of Congress on importance of manufacturing industry.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Educated members of Congress on the benefits of a long-term surface transportation bill. Educated Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy duty vehicles.
Educated members of Congress on importance of manufacturing industry.
Monitored the Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847).
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.
Educated members of Congress, congressional staff, and agency staff on benefits of remanufacturing parts. Supported (H.R.1518 and S. 708) legislation that requires identification of trade enforcement priorities. Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the impact of imports of auto parts from China and Korea auto parts exports on the motor vehicle parts industry. Monitored Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with Japan and its impact on the motor vehicle parts industry.
Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported legislation (H.R. 1367, S. 734) to create a program for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported the Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Energy Security Act (S. 1001). Monitored ethanol, biofuel legislation including: H.R. 748, H.R. 1687 and S. 187. Monitored H.R. 1380 and S. 1863, known as the NAT GAS Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of research and development funding for advanced vehicle technologies.
Supported tort reform legislation.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored legislation regarding design patents, H.R. 3889.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Supported tort reform legislation.
Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported legislation (H.R. 1367, S. 734) to create a program for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported the Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Energy Security Act (S. 1001). Monitored ethanol, biofuel legislation including: H.R. 748, H.R. 1687 and S. 187. Monitored H.R. 1380 and S. 1863, known as the NAT GAS Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of research and development funding for advanced vehicle technologies. Educated members of Congress on effectiveness of federal loan programs to retool facilities for suppliers.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing and remanufacturing industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of new vehicle systems and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on Americas roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.
Supported legislation to delay proposed rules for industrial boilers (H.R. 2250, H.R. 2681, S. 1392). Monitored the Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847).
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored legislation regarding design patents, H.R. 3889.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.
Supported reauthorization of surface transportation programs S. 1813 & H.R. 4348. Monitored S. 453, H.R. 873 and H.R. 1390, which address motorcoach safety and occupant protection issues. Monitored the ROADS Safe Act (H.R. 2324, S. 510), which directs DOT to research methods to encourage greater deployment of vehicle alcohol detection systems. Supported changes to safety titles of S.1813, a broad motor vehicle safety bill.
Supported language in the Highway Bill that would prevent an increase in a companies pension contributions caused by low corporate bond interest rates.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Mine Safety Health Review Commission (FMSHRC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Supported critical minerals legislation (S.1113). Educated members of Congress, congressional staff, and agency staff on benefits of remanufacturing parts. Monitored implementation of free trade agreements with Columbia, Korea, and Panama. Supported (H.R.1518 and S. 708) legislation that requires identification of trade enforcement priorities. Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the impact of imports of auto parts from China on the motor vehicle parts industry.
Supported reauthorization of surface transportation programs S. 1813 & H.R.7 Monitored S. 453, H.R. 873 and H.R. 1390, which address motorcoach safety and occupant protection issues. Supported H.R. 4281, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. Monitored the ROADS Safe Act (H.R. 2324, S. 510), which directs DOT to research methods to encourage greater deployment of vehicle alcohol detection systems. Supported changes to Mariahs Act (S.1449), a broad motor vehicle safety bill. Monitored S. 1950, Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored legislation surrounding design patents, H.R. 3889.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Supported tort reform legislation.
Supported legislation (H.R. 1706, S. 1233) to provide a tax credit for accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles. Supported H.R. 942, which permanently extends and strengthens the R&D tax credit. Supported the Hybrid Truck Incentives Act (H.R. 3374 & S.1220).
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.
Supported legislation to delay proposed rules for industrial boilers (H.R. 2250, H.R. 2681, S. 1392). Monitored the Safe Chemicals Act (S. 847). Supported the EPA Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 3630).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Mine Safety Health Review Commission (FMSHRC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Supported increased enforcement of intellectual property rights violations. Supported the Colombia, Korea and Panama free trade agreements (H.R. 3078, H.R. 3079, and H.R. 3080). Supported legislative efforts (H.R. 2011, S. 1113) to expand the domestic rare earth mineral supply chain. Educated Congress and Administration officials on the impact of domestic rare earth mineral supply chain shortages on motor vehicle parts manufacturers.
Educated members of Congress and Administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Supported the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, H.R. 10, H.R. 527, H.R. 3010 and S. 299.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Supported legislative efforts to combat rogue internet sites that compromise intellectual property (S. 968).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Supported increased enforcement of intellectual property rights violations. Supported the Colombia, Korea and Panama free trade agreements (H.R. 3078, H.R. 3079, and H.R. 3080). Supported legislative efforts (H.R. 2011, S. 1113) to expand the domestic rare earth mineral supply chain.
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle supplier industry, the advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of new vehicle systems and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicles on Americas roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles (H.R. 1367, S. 734). Monitored the Charging America Forward Act (S. 298).
Educated members of Congress and Administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Educated Administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products. Supported creation of legislation to encourage vehicle safety inspection nationwide.
Supported inclusion of increased resources at CBP for increased enforcement of intellectual property rights violations. Supported efforts to complete pending free trade agreements. Supported legislative efforts (H.R. 2011, S. 1113) to expand the domestic rare earth mineral supply chain.
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violations relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Educated members of Congress on the impact patent reform legislation (H.R. 1249, S. 23) will have on suppliers. Supported legislative efforts to combat rogue internet sites that compromise intellectual property (S. 968).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)