BRIAN DUGGAN

Supported providing fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported H.R. 2927, a bill that increases the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, and that promotes the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles. Opposed H.R. 6, the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Supported providing fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets.

Supported H.R. 1127, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, which would allow U.S. manufacturers who use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings to provide standing for industrial consumers like suppliers in cases at the International Trade Commission when disputes arise regarding antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Supported S. 445, a bill that establishes the position of Trade Enforcement Officer and a Trade Enforcement Division in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and to require identification and reporting of trade enforcement priorities, enforcement actions and their impact on foreign trade barriers; and, priority foreign country trade practices on which the USTR will focus enforcement efforts. Supported H.R. 3427, a bill that prohibits the revocation of waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences program unless certain conditions are met. Lobbied administration officials and members of Congress on reform of China’s currency policy. Supported H.R. 1127, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, which would allow U.S. manufacturers who use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings to provide standing for industrial consumers like suppliers in cases at the International Trade Commission when disputes arise regarding antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

Supported S.1693, and H.R. 3800, which enhances the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.

Supported H.R. 3820, a bill which would provide a credit for the accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles, and provides research and development funding for light weight materials.

Educated members of Congress on the advancement of vehicle safety technology, particularly the creation of new automotive systems and features that help guarantee greater safety on America’s roads. Supported S. 339 and H.R. 670, which would provide tax credits for manufacturers who retool facilities to manufacture advanced technology vehicles (advanced diesels, hybrids) or components. Educated members of Congress on the advancement of vehicle safety technology, particularly the creation of new automotive systems and features that help guarantee greater safety on America's roads.

Supported S.1693, a bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. Supported H.R. 853, the Wellness and Prevention Act, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a wellness program tax credit for employers that develop and implement health and wellness programs which assess, screen, and counsel employee participants. The bill also provides a tax credit for qualified employees that participate in their employer's qualified wellness program. Supported S.1693, a bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.

Opposed S. 1041 and H.R. 800, which would eliminate the National Labor Relations Act requirement for federally supervised secret ballots in union elections, and would instead permit union organizers to only obtain signed authorization cards.

Opposed S. 1041 and H.R. 800, which would eliminate the National Labor Relations Act requirement for federally supervised secret ballots in union elections, and would instead permit union organizers to only obtain signed authorization cards.

Supported S.1693, a bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. Supported H.R. 853, the Wellness and Prevention Act, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a wellness program tax credit for employers that develop and implement health and wellness programs which assess, screen, and counsel employee participants. The bill also provides a tax credit for qualified employees that participate in their employer's qualified wellness program. Supported S.1693, a bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.

Supported S.1693, and H.R. 3800, which enhances the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.

Monitored S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007, which directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases.

Educated members of Congress on the advancement of vehicle safety technology, particularly the creation of new automotive systems and features that help guarantee greater safety on America’s roads. Supported S. 339 and H.R. 670, which would provide tax credits for manufacturers who retool facilities to manufacture advanced technology vehicles (advanced diesels, hybrids) or components. Educated members of Congress on the advancement of vehicle safety technology, particularly the creation of new automotive systems and features that help guarantee greater safety on America's roads.

Supported H.R. 1127, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, which would allow U.S. manufacturers who use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings to provide standing for industrial consumers like suppliers in cases at the International Trade Commission when disputes arise regarding antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Supported S. 445, a bill that establishes the position of Trade Enforcement Officer and a Trade Enforcement Division in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and to require identification and reporting of trade enforcement priorities, enforcement actions and their impact on foreign trade barriers; and, priority foreign country trade practices on which the USTR will focus enforcement efforts. Supported H.R. 3427, a bill that prohibits the revocation of waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences program unless certain conditions are met. Lobbied administration officials and members of Congress on reform of China’s currency policy. Supported H.R. 1127, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, which would allow U.S. manufacturers who use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings to provide standing for industrial consumers like suppliers in cases at the International Trade Commission when disputes arise regarding antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

Supported S. 522, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act, which would establish a multi-agency task force to improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement.

Supported S. 522, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act, which would establish a multi-agency task force to improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement.

Monitored S. 694 and H.R. 1216, the Cameron Gulbransen KIDS AND CARS Safety Act of 2007, which addresses the leading vehicular causes of death and injury in children by directing the Secretary of Transportation to issue safety standards and take other action to reduce the incidence of child injury and death inside or outside of parked passenger motor vehicles.

Opposed S. 1041 and H.R. 800, which would eliminate the National Labor Relations Act requirement for federally supervised secret ballots in union elections, and would instead permit union organizers to only obtain signed authorization cards.

Opposed S. 1041 and H.R. 800, which would eliminate the National Labor Relations Act requirement for federally supervised secret ballots in union elections, and would instead permit union organizers to only obtain signed authorization cards.

Supported S. 1984, which would improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcements. Supported S. 1095, which strengthens and clarifies the legal definition of goods and services trafficking under the law. Educated members of Congress about the negative effects of the production and trafficking of counterfeit goods. Supported the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act," (H.R. 32/S. 1699) a bill that would close loopholes that can allow counterfeiters to avoid prosecution, maintain control of assets for criminal enterprises, and unjustly profit from their illegal activity.

Supported H.R. 3301 and S. 1240, which would provide financial incentives for heavy duty truck purchasers to offset the costs of the 2007/2010 Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions regulation.

Supported S. 1984, which would improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcements. Supported S. 1095, which strengthens and clarifies the legal definition of goods and services trafficking under the law. Educated members of Congress about the negative effects of the production and trafficking of counterfeit goods. Supported the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act," (H.R. 32/S. 1699) a bill that would close loopholes that can allow counterfeiters to avoid prosecution, maintain control of assets for criminal enterprises, and unjustly profit from their illegal activity.

Supported S. 1984, which would improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcements. Supported S. 1095, which strengthens and clarifies the legal definition of goods and services trafficking under the law. Educated members of Congress about the negative effects of the production and trafficking of counterfeit goods. Supported the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act," (H.R. 32/S. 1699) a bill that would close loopholes that can allow counterfeiters to avoid prosecution, maintain control of assets for criminal enterprises, and unjustly profit from their illegal activity.

-Supported passage of the Small Business Health Fairness Act (HR 525). -Supported passage of Association Health Plan legislation

-Opposed an increase in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in comprehensive energy legislation (H.R. 6)

-Supported the “Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act,” (HR 4358), a bill that would close loopholes that can allow counterfeiters to avoid prosecution, maintain control of assets for criminal enterprises, and unjustly profit from their illegal activity. -Educated members of Congress on negative effects of the production, trafficking and sale of counterfeit automotive products worldwide.

-Supported the “Intelligent Vehicle Highway Safety Act of 2004,” (HR 4931). -Educated members of Congress on the advancement of vehicle safety technology, particularly the creation of new automotive systems and features that guarantee greater safety on America’s roads.