THOMAS LEHNER

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology. Educated members of Congress and administration on industry support for ESC rule for heavy vehicles and FMCSA "Beyond Compliance" Program. Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information. Educated members of Congress on our position on infrastructure and the highway trust fund. Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Supported S. 1885, the AV START Act and H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act, including the Inhofe amendment on data access.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap. Job training provisions in S.756 - First Step Act

Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and thefuel efficiency of motor vehicles.

Supported HR 350 and S 203, the RPM Act of 2016. Educated members of Congress on the impact of Phase 2 heavy duty fuel efficiency and emissions rules on industry-supported retaining glider kit language in Phase 2 Educated members of Congress on vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. S. 1273/HR 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Notice of Proposed Rule-Making

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of NAFTA on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the challenges created by tariff exclusions processes S. 177/HR 5281 the Global Trade Accountability Act HR 5760 the Trade Authority Protection Act Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of S 3013, Corker Toomey/bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Corker motion to instruct conferees on HR 5895 HR 6337 - To amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security. HR 5760 - Trade Authority Protection Act S. 3329 - Trade Security Act of 2018 S. 3266 - Automotive Jobs Act of 2018 S. 3230 - A bill to impose a limitation on increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, to improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security, and for other purposes.

Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. S. 1225 Vehicle Innovation Act and H.R. 4050, Vehicle Innovation Act S.1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Sec. 1411 & Sec. 1412

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts. S. 372 / H.R. 1057 - the STOP Act U.S. Copyright office and members of House and Senate: educated members and submitted comments during 7th triennial review of Digital Millenium Copyright Act, regarding exemptions for consumers and third party repair technicians to service vehicle electronics.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impacts of tax reform. H.R. 1 - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of NAFTA on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap. S. 1004, the Perkins Fund for Equity & Excellence S. 393, the LEAP Act H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

H.R. 10 - language to repeal conflict minerals reporting. H.R. 4248 - Repealing conflict minerals disclosure requirements

Educated members of Congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations - NLRB related provisions. Educated members of Congress and the administration on DOE funding on Vehicle Technology Research.

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology. Educated members of Congress and administration on industry support for ESC rule for heavy vehicles and FMCSA "Beyond Compliance" Program. Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information. Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Supported S. 1885, the AV START Act and H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act. Supported existing regulations on ESC for HD vehicles.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations - NLRB related provisions. Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap. S. 1004, the Perkins Fund for Equity & Excellence S. 393, the LEAP Act H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Educated members of Congress and the administration on FY 2018 Labor HHS Appropriations - NLRB related provisions. Educated members of Congress and the administration on DOE funding on Vehicle Technology Research.

Supported HR 350 and S 203, the RPM Act of 2016. Educated members of Congress on the impact of Phase 2 heavy duty fuel efficiency and emissions rules on industry. S. 1273, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of NAFTA on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Educated members of Congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap. S. 1004, the Perkins Fund for Equity & Excellence S. 393, the LEAP Act H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology. Educated members of Congress and administration on industry support for ESC rule for heavy vehicles and FMCSA "Beyond Compliance" Program. Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information. Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Supported S. 1885, the AV START Act and H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act. Supported existing regulations on ESC for HD vehicles.

H.R. 10 - language to repeal conflict minerals reporting.

Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. S. 1225 Vehicle Innovation Act S.1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Sec. 1411 & Sec. 1412

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impacts of tax reform.

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology. Educated members of Congress and administration on industry support for ESC rule for heavy vehicles and FMCSA "Beyond Compliance" Program. Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information. Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Supported House Energy & Commerce draft legislation on autonomous vehicles.

H.R. 10 - language to repeal conflict minerals reporting.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impacts of tax reform.

Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles.

Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. S. 1225 Vehicle Innovation Act

Educated members of Congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles.

H.R. 5 and S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act and H.R. 33 and S. 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap. Supported S. 1004, the Perkins Fund for Equity & Excellence and S. 393, the LEAP Act.

Supported HR 350 and S 203, the RPM Act of 2016. Educated members of Congress on the impact of Phase 2 heavy duty fuel efficiency and emissions rules on industry. S. 1273, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act

Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of NAFTA and tax reform on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

HR 5, the Regulatory Accountablility Act and HR 33 and S 584, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

Educated members of Congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety against counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts.

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology.

Supported HR 350 and S 203, the RPM Act of 2016. Educated members of Congress on the impact of Phase 2 heavy duty fuel efficiency and emissions rules on industry.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impacts of tax reform.

Educated members of Congress and the Administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles. Monitored provisions of S. 424, the Wi Fi Innovation Act.

Educated members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts.

Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Educated members of congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy Duty vehicle safety technology. Discussed implementation of the FAST Act.

Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act. Supported H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016.

Supported H.R. 4715 and S. 2659, the RPM Act of 2016.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with staff to discuss implementation of the FAST Act.

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections". Encouraged members to support S. 1298, legislation to provide nationally consistent measures of performance of the Nation's ports. Encouraged members of congress to support H. Res. 108, promoting swift resolution to contract negotiations, and support S. 1519, To amend the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to address slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs occurring at ports in the United States. Supported S. 2015/H.R. 3459, the Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

Educated Congress on the continued importation of asbestos containing brake pads. Monitored implementation of H.R. 2576, TSCA Reform Legislation.

Educate members of Congress and Administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Monitor S. 560 and H.R. 1027, the PARTS Act. Monitor S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015. Pushed inclusion of Alibaba in Notorious Markets list. Supported H.R. 644.

Educated members of congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy Duty vehicle safety technology. Discussed implementation of the FAST Act.

Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with staff to discuss implementation of the FAST Act.

Supported H.R. 4715 and S. 2659, the RPM Act of 2016.

Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act. Supported H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016.

Supported S. 1408, H.R. 4106, the Vehicle Innovation Act and S. 1449, the Building Better Trucks Act. Supported S.2012. Had discussions regarding use of remaining ATVM loan authority. Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development.

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections". Encouraged members to support S. 1298, legislation to provide nationally consistent measures of performance of the Nation's ports. Encouraged members of congress to support H. Res. 108, promoting swift resolution to contract negotiations, and support S. 1519, To amend the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to address slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs occurring at ports in the United States. Supported S. 2015/H.R. 3459, the Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

Educated members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts. Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with staff to discuss implementation of the FAST Act.

Supported riders to Labor, Health and Human Services Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill about reining in DOL and NLRB

Educated members of congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy Duty vehicle safety technology. Discussed implementation of the FAST Act.

Supported H.R. 4715 and S. 2659, the RPM Act of 2016.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections". Encouraged members to support S. 1298, legislation to provide nationally consistent measures of performance of the Nation's ports. Encouraged members of congress to support H. Res. 108, promoting swift resolution to contract negotiations, and support S. 1519, To amend the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to address slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs occurring at ports in the United States. Supported S. 2015/H.R. 3459, the Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act. Supported H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016.

Supported S. 1408, H.R. 4106, the Vehicle Innovation Act and S. 1449, the Building Better Trucks Act. Supported S.2012. Had discussions regarding use of remaining ATVM loan authority.

Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Supported riders to Labor, Health and Human Services Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill about reining in DOL and NlRB

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with staff to discuss implementation of the FAST Act.

Supported H.R. 4715 and S. 2659, the RPM Act of 2016.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.

Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act. Supported H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016.

Supported S. 697, the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act and H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. Urged Congress to pass the Conference Report.

Educated members of Congress and the Administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles. Monitored and discussed provisions of S. 424, the Wi Fi Innovation Act.

Educated members of congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy Duty vehicle safety technology. Discussed implementation of the FAST Act.

Educate members of Congress and Administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Monitor S. 560 and H.R. 1027, the PARTS Act. Monitor S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015. Pushed inclusion of Alibaba in Notorious Markets list. Supported H.R. 644.

Educate members of Congress and Administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Includes supporting provisions of H.R. 236, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act and H.R. 9, the Innovation Act. Monitor S. 560 and H.R. 1027, the PARTS Act. Monitor S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015. Pushed for USTR to include Alibaba in Notorious Markets list.

Educated members of congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy Duty vehicle safety technology. Discussed the importance of a long term surface transportation reauthorization. Discussed provisions of S. 1535 and H.R. 2702, the Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2015. Supported H.R. 22, the FAST Act.

Supported S. 565, and H.R. 1613 (Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act). Companion legislation directing federal agencies to consider using remanufactured parts in maintaining the federal vehicle fleet, in order to reduce costs, maintain quality, and promote the environmental, energy savings, and workforce benefits of remanufactured vehicle parts. Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act. Supported H.R. 712, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016.

Expressed concerns over EPA attempt to regulate glider kits and remanufactured engines in Phase II GHG Rule.

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections". Educated members of congress and the Federal Maritime Commission about the impact on the motor vehicle supplier industry during slowdowns due to labor disputes at ports. Encouraged members to support S. 1298, legislation to provide nationally consistent measures of performance of the Nation's ports. Encouraged members of congress to support H. Res. 108, promoting swift resolution to contract negotiations, and support S. 1519, To amend the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to address slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs occurring at ports in the United States. Supported S. 2015/H.R. 3459, the Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with congressional staff to discuss provisions of S. 304, Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, H.R. 1181, The Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 22, the FAST Act, and S. 1732 the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015

Supported S. 697, the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act and H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015.

Supported S.1408, the Vehicle Innovation Act of 2015 and S. 1449, the Building Better Trucks Acts

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections". Educated members of congress and the Federal Maritime Commission about the impact on the motor vehicle supplier industry during slowdowns due to labor disputes at ports. Encouraged members to support S. 1298, legislation to provide nationally consistent measures of performance of the Nation's ports. Encouraged members of congress to support H. Res. 108, promoting swift resolution to contract negotiations, and support S. 1519, To amend the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to address slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs occurring at ports in the United States. Supported S. 2015/H.R. 3459, the Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

Educate members of congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Includes supporting provisions of H.R. 236, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act and H.R. 9, the Innovation Act. Monitor S. 560 and H.R. 1027, the PARTS Act. Monitor S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015.

Supported S. 565, and H.R. 1613 (Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act). Companion legislation directing federal agencies to consider using remanufactured parts in maintaining the federal vehicle fleet, in order to reduce costs, maintain quality, and promote the environmental, energy savings, and workforce benefits of remanufactured vehicle parts. Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act.

Educated members of congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the Trans pacific partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry.

Educated members of congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles. Monitored and discussed provisions of S. 424, the Wi Fi Innovation Act.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with congressional staff to discuss provisions of S. 304, Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, H.R. 1181, The Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 22, the Hire More Heroes Act and S. 1732 the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015

Supported S. 697, the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act and H.2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. Monitored S. 725, the Toxic Chemical Protection Act.

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections". Educated members of congress and the Federal Maritime Commission about the impact on the motor vehicle supplier industry during slowdowns due to labor disputes at ports. Encouraged members to support S. 1298, legislation to provide nationally consistent measures of performance of the Nation's ports. Encouraged members of congress to support H. Res. 108, promoting swift resolution to contract negotiations, and support S. 1519, To amend the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to address slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs occurring at ports in the United States.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with congressional staff to discuss provisions of S. 304, Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act and H.R. 1181, The Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2015.

Educated members of congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the Trans pacific partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Discussed the importance of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) with members of congress and urged passage.

Supported S. 565, and H.R. 1613 (Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act). Companion legislation directing federal agencies to consider using remanufactured parts in maintaining the federal vehicle fleet, in order to reduce costs, maintain quality, and promote the environmental, energy savings, and workforce benefits of remanufactured vehicle parts. Supported S. 226 & H.R. 427, the REINS Act. Supported H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported H.R. 348, the RAPID Act.

Educated members of congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles. Monitored and discussed provisions of S. 424, the Wi Fi Innovation Act.

Educate members of congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts and to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Includes supporting provisions of H.R. 236, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act. Monitor S. 560 and H.R. 1027, the PARTS Act. Monitor S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015.

Educated members of congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the Trans pacific partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Discussed the importance of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) with members of congress.

Educated members of congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles. Monitored and discussed provisions of S. 424, the Wi Fi Innovation Act.

Supported H.J. Res. 29 and S.J. Res. 8, resolutions of disapproval of NLRB rules on so called "Ambush elections".

Educate members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Met with congressional staff to discuss provisions of S. 304, Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act and H.R. 1181, The Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2015.

Supported regulatory reform via H.R. 2804, H.R. 1493, S. 714, H.R. 2122, S. 1029, H.R. 2641 Supported H.R. 4056 to encourage use of remanufactured parts in maintaining federal vehicle fleet. Supported H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act. Supported H.R. 1493 & S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlement Act.

Supported H.R. 2996 & S. 1468, Revitalize Ammerican Manufacturing & Innovation Act, in support of NNMI and creation of public-private partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation in technologies & commercial applications.

Educate members of Congress and the administration on intellectual property rights violations relating to motor 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 manner to better combat counterfeit parts at the U.S. borders.

Educate members of Congress and administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive parts and to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts.

Eductaed members of congress on the need for tax reform. Supported H. Con.Res. 52, opposing raising federal excise taxes on heavy duty vehicles. Supported H.R. 4438, American Research & Competitivness 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 H.R. 3355, reducing Employer Burdens, Unleashing Innovation, and Labor Department Act.

Supported S. 1905 and HR 3826 to provide direction to the EPA regarding standards for emissions of any GHG from fossil fuel-fired utility generating units.Supported S. 1230 to assist manufacturers with alternate 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 greenhouse gasses from fossil fuel fired utility generation units. General discussions eith 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.

Educated 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.

Educated members of congress and administration officials on motor vehicle maufacturingand remanufacturing industry, vehicle advancement of vehicle technology; creation of new vehicle systems that improve safety and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles on U.S. roads.

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. 1120 to limit NLRB activity. Supported measures in to guarantee the right to secret ballot on workplace matters, including H.R. 2346, S. 188, S. 180, H.R. 976, and H.R. 557. Supported H.R. 2347 to prohibit minority factions from organizing against the majority will of their peers.Supported H.R. 4320 to amend the National Labore Relations Act with respect to election timing and pre-election hearings. Supported H.R. 4321 & S. 2178 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that lists of employees eleigible to vote in organizing elections be provided to the NLRB.

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.

Educated members of Congress on the importance of advanced safety technologies for heavy duty vehicles, and on the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Attended hearings and monitored various Motor Vehicle Safety bills, including H.R. 4364, S. 2151, S.2559, and S. 2760. Supported S. 2322, MAP-21 reauthorization, and highway safety construction programs.Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced Heavy-Duty vehicle safety technology.

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.

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.

Educated members of Congress on the benefits of remanufactured parts and supported regulatory reform via H.R. 2804, H.R. 1493 & S. 714, H.R. 2122 & S. 1029, and H.R. 2641. Supported H.R. 4056 to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in maintaining the federal fleet. Supported H.R. 2122 & S. 1029 requiring lowest cost rulemaking alternative to meet statutory objection. Supported H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act. Supported H.R. 1493 & S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act. Supported H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act. Supported S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act.

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.

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy-duty vehicles and supported the passage of H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform & Development Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of robust vehicle safety inspections. Supported efforts to encourage purchase and installation of heavy duty advanced safety technology, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Technology Act. Monitored H.R. 4364, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014. Supported MAP-21 reauthorization, S. 2322, which would reauthorize federal aid highway and highway safety construction programs.

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.

Educated members of Congress on the impact of DOL and NLRB regulations. Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity. Supported legislation to guarantee workers the right to secret ballot when voting on unionization including H.R. 2346, S. 188, S.180, H.R. 976 and H.R. 557. Supported H.R. 2347, Representation Fairness Act, to prohibit minority factions of a community of interest from organizing against the will of their peers. Supported H.R. 4320 to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the timing of the elections and pre-election hearings and the identification of pre-election hearings. Supported H.R. 4321 & S. 2178 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that lists of employees eligible to vote in organizing elections be provided to the NLRB.

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 on advanced safety technology for heavy-duty vehicles and supported the passage of H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform & Development Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of robust vehicle safety inspections.Supported efforts to encourage purchase and installation of heavy duty advanced safety technology.

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.

Educated members of Congress on the benefits of remanufactured parts. Supported H.R. 4056 to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in maintaining the federal fleet. Supported H.R. 2122 & S. 1029 requiring lowest cost rulemaking alternative to meet statutory objection.Supported H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act. Supported H.R. 1493 & S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act. Supported H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act. Supported S. 1397,Federal Permitting Improvement 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.

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy-duty vehicles. Educated members of Congress on importance of robust vehicle safety inspections.

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 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

Supported HR 2122 and S 1029 requiring lowest cost rulemaking alternative to meet statutory objection. Educated members of Congress on the benefits of remanufactured parts to the federal fleet.

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.

Educated Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy duty vehicles.

Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.

Educated members of Congress on the impact of DOL and NLRB regulations. Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity. Supported the Secret Ballot Protection Act (H.R. 2346) to guarantee workers the right to secret ballot when voting on unionization.Supported the Representation Fairness Restoration Act (H.R. 2347) to prohibit minority factions of a community of interest from organizing against the will of their peers.

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.

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 on the impact of DOL and NLRB regulations. Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity. Supported the Secret Ballot Protection Act HR2346 to guarantee workers the right to secret ballot when voting on unionization.Supported the Representation Fairness Restoration Act HR 2347 to prohibit minority factions of a community of interest from organizing against the will of their peers.

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of manufacturing industry.

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.

Supported H.R. 2122 and S. 1029 requiring lowest cost rulemaking alternative to meet statutory objection.

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 Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy duty vehicles.

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 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.

Educated members of Congress on the impact of DOL and NLRB regulations. Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity.