Loading…
How to read the money
Income and expense are whole-filing amounts associated with this lobbyist, not personal compensation or an allocated share.
No topic inference: each bill number appears in source LDA issue text assigned to this lobbyist.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation. Discussed COVID-19 related legislation, particularly as it concerned resources for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Source: Senate LDA
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
Supported the REPAIR Act (HR 6570) which would ensure that independent repair shops have access to data, tools and software to repair late model vehicles.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems. Supported passage of the REPAIR Act (HR 6570) which would ensure independent repair shops have access to in-vehicle data, diagnostic tools and software necessary to repair late model vehicles..
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996.
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Supported passages of legislation that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); supported development of legislation to strengthen IRP enforcement measures against online infringement; supported legislation that amends Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Supported passages of legislation that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); supported development of legislation to strengthen IRP enforcement measures against online infringement; supported legislation that amends Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Increased support for vocational education; supported reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (H.R. 2353) to increase support of vocational education.
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Increased support for vocational education; supported reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (H.R. 2353) to increase support of vocational education.
No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Save American Workers Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Save American Workers Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018
Client: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION · Firm: AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Supported passages of legislation that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); supported development of legislation to strengthen IRP enforcement measures against online infringement; supported legislation that amends Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Supported passages of legislation that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); supported development of legislation to strengthen IRP enforcement measures against online infringement; supported legislation that amends Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Supported funding for vocational education to ensure the supply of properly trained vehicle repair technicians.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems. Supported passage of the REPAIR Act (HR 6570) which would ensure independent repair shops have access to in-vehicle data, diagnostic tools and software necessary to repair late model vehicles..
Supported the REPAIR Act (HR 6570) which would ensure that independent repair shops have access to data, tools and software to repair late model vehicles.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation. Discussed COVID-19 related legislation, particularly as it concerned resources for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Supported funding for vocational education.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported funding for vocational education.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation. Discussed COVID-19 related legislation, particularly as it concerned resources for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported funding for vocational education.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation. Discussed COVID-19 related legislation, particularly as it concerned resources for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation. Discussed COVID-19 related legislation, particularly as it concerned resources for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Supported funding for vocational education.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs.
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported efforts to reform new overtime rules and NLRB actions from previous Administration.
Endorsed letter to FTC from Congress regarding proper enforcement of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION via AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Increased support for vocational education; supported reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (H.R. 2353) to increase support of vocational education.
Request for national certification standard for aftermarket catalytic convertors; monitored Phase II medium and heavy-duty vehicle emissions regulations and proposed glider kit limitations.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Supported funding for vocational education.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Supported funding for vocational education.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Supported funding for vocational education.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Supported funding for vocational education.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Request for national certification standard for aftermarket catalytic convertors; monitored Phase II medium and heavy-duty vehicle emissions regulations and proposed glider kit limitations.
Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems; formed Auto Care Caucus; monitored Security and Privacy in Your Car Act, or SPY Car Act, of 2017 (S. 812) and SPY Car Study Act of 2017 (H.R. 701); supported passage of Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017, or PARTS Act of 2017 (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); commented on revisions for draft legislation on autonomous vehicles; supported inclusion in American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (S. 1885) a federal advisory committee on control and access to vehicle data.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs.
Supported passages of legislation that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); supported development of legislation to strengthen IRP enforcement measures against online infringement; supported legislation that amends Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Discussed possible EPA regulations on TCE and Methylene Chloride; applied for small entity representative status re: TCE issue; discussed chemical and workplace labeling updates; worked with SBA and OSHA on refrigerant requirements and workplace safety regulatory changes; consulted on proposed rate for methylene chloride; supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards.
Increased support for vocational education; supported reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (H.R. 2353) to increase support of vocational education.
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA.
Interested in U.S. Department of Commerce's Sustainable Initiative and additional study Regarding Re-manufacturing; supported aftermarket inclusion in automotive industry manufacturing hearings.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues.
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Supported efforts to repeal certain provision of Affordable Care Act: Employer Mandate, Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, 40-hour full-time designation, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported 40 hours 13 full-time S.1786; Save American Workers HR 3798; supported STARS Act HR 3956; supported Marketplace Fairness Act S.976.
Interested in U.S. Department of Commerce's Sustainable Initiative and additional study Regarding Re-manufacturing; supported aftermarket inclusion in automotive industry manufacturing hearings.
Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.
Endorsed letter to FTC from Congress regarding proper enforcement of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax, including Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (H.R. 198); lobbied for fair effective tax rates; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation; supported Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017 (RTPA) (H.R. 2193); supported Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976); opposed No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2887).
Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA.
Discussed possible EPA regulations on TCE and Methylene Chloride; applied for small entity representative status re: TCE issue; discussed chemical and workplace labeling updates; worked with SBA and OSHA on refrigerant requirements and workplace safety regulatory changes; consulted on proposed rate for methylene chloride; supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards.
Supported efforts to reform new overtime rules and NLRB actions from previous Administration.
Supported passages of legislation that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts (S. 812 / H.R. 1879); supported development of legislation to strengthen IRP enforcement measures against online infringement; supported legislation that amends Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues.
Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)