JOSEPHINE COOPER — Lobbyist Profile | Poliscope

JOSEPHINE COOPER

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Filings

Clients

Firms

Years active

2004–2010

Associated filing income

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Clients represented

Client	Filings	Years
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	26	2004–2010

Lobbying firms

Firm	Filings	Years
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	26	2004–2010

Bills explicitly cited in this lobbyist’s assigned issues (100)

No topic inference: each bill number appears in source LDA issue text assigned to this lobbyist.

HJRES 77

Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.

Client: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) · Firm: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

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Cited source text

S. 1733, American Clean Energy and Power Act H.J. Res. 77, S.J. Res. 26, Disapproveing a rule submitted by EPA related to the endangerment finding S. 835, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009 S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act S. 3511, Promoting Electrical Vehicle Act H.R. 5633, Consumer Vehicle Choice Act of 2010

HJRES 77

Original LDA source filings (26)

Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2010 · third_quarter · Q3

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,100,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (4 issues)

CPT

S. 515, H.R. 1260 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 2057, S. 3181 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009

AUT

Automotive Industry

H.R. 5381, S. 3302 Motor Vehicle Safety Act

ENG

Source: Senate LDA

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TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,386,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (8 issues)

CPT

S. 515 The Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1260 The Patent Reform Act of 2009

RRR

Railroads

S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Re-authorization of 2009

BAN

Banking

H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3795 - Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009

AUT

Automotive Industry

H.R. 734, S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1476, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009 S. 1536 - Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Testing by Drivers Act of 2009

TRD

Trade (domestic/foreign)

H.R. 3183, S. 1436 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

TAX

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

HR 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 H.R. 3933, S. 1934 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Bill

LBR

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

H.R. 1020, S.931 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1409, S. 560 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

ENG

Energy/Nuclear

S. 1733, American Clean Energy and Power Act H.R. 1835, S. 1408 New Alternative Transportation to Give American Solutions H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009

Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2009 · third_quarter · Q3

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,196,760Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (7 issues)

BAN

Banking

H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009

TAX

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

HR 2355, Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009

LBR

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

H.R. 1020, S.931 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1409, S. 560 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

ENG

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2009 · second_quarter · Q2

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,360,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (6 issues)

AUT

Automotive Industry

S. 500 - Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2009 S. 257 - Consumer Credit Fairness Act H.R. 2309 - Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act

RRR

Railroads

Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act -- not yet introduced

BAN

Banking

Regulatory Reform - no bill yet H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009

LBR

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2009 · first_quarter · Q1

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,290,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (5 issues)

AUT

Automotive Industry

H.R. 734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 HR. 1257, S. 202 - Damaged Vehicle Information Act S. 247, H.R. 520, H.R. 1550 Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 H.R. 1476, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009 To support one national fuel economy program -- no bills yet introduced Toyota Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer and has 100% ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in improving the fuel efficiency and emissions of the new vehicle fleet. Toyota Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer and has 100% ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in vehicle fuels. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles with an interest in efficient compliance with fuel economy requirements.

TAX

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

S. 333, H.R. 159 S. 320 Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2008 · second_quarter · 2A

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,624,058Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (6 issues)

BAN

Banking

S. 1356, H.R. 698, "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007" restricts the growth of Industrial Loan Companies. H.R. 5244 "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008", regulates terms and conditions for credit cards.

TRD

Trade (domestic/foreign)

H.R. 782, S. 1607, H.R. 2942, S. 1677 and other legislation that would impose trade remedies in cases of alleged misaligned foreign exchange rates. H.R. 1127, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, which would change U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty procedures. Customs reauthorization bill -- to support trade agreement parity proposal (bill not formally introduced) Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automobile manufacturer, exporter and importer and has an interest in promoting fairness in U.S. trade law, including realigning U.S. duties on imported inputs to its U.S. production with those of other parties to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2008 · second_quarter · 2A

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,624,058Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (6 issues)

TAX

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

H.R. 6049, S. 2886 To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions particularly extension of R&D tax credit.

ENV

Environment/Superfund

S. 2191, H.R. 1590, and other bills related to global climate change and greenhouse gas reductions.

BAN

Banking

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,082,940Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (4 issues)

AUT

Automotive Industry

S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. S. 3684, H.R. 7273, Bills to allow interest deductions against income tax with respect to motor vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100% ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in stimulating new auto vehicle sales.

LBR

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

S. 1041, H.R. 800, the Employee Free Choice Act, changing the process by which the NLRB can certify a union.

BAN

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2008 · third_quarter · Q3

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,249,943Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (5 issues)

AUT

Automotive Industry

TRD

Trade (domestic/foreign)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2008 · second_quarter · Q2

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,624,058Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (6 issues)

AUT

Automotive Industry

H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation. H.R. 5312, The Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008. This legislation would eliminate all pre-dispute, binding, mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer sales or lease contracts for motor vehicles.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2008 · first_quarter · Q1

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,232,209Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (5 issues)

ENV

Environment/Superfund

S. 2191, H.R. 1590, and other bills related to global climate change and greenhouse gas reductions.

AUT

Automotive Industry

H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 694, H.R. 1216 "K.T. Safety Act of 2007", to require NHTSA regulations to reduce injuries to children. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2007 · year_end · YY

Firm income: —Client expense: $3,580,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (6 issues)

FIN

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

H.R. 698, S. 1356, "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007," to restrict the growth of ILCs.

ENV

Environment/Superfund

S. 280, S. 317, S. 6, S. 2191, H.R. 1590, H.R. 2215 and other bills related to global climate change and greenhouse gas reductions.

HCR

Health Issues

Health care, regarding initiatives undertaken by Toyota to maintain costs and increase health coverage to employees.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2007 · mid_year · MM

Firm income: —Client expense: $2,300,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (6 issues)

FIN

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

H.R.698, S.1356, " Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007" to restrict the growth of ILCs.

ENV

Environment/Superfund

S.280, S.317, S.6, H.R.1590, H.R.2215 and other bills related to global climate change and greenhouse gas reductions.

LBR

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

"Family and Medical Leave Act", regarding ambiguities in regulations related to intermittent leave and definition of serious health condition. H.R.800, S.1041, Employee Free Choice Act to amend National Labor Relations Act.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2006 · year_end · YY

Firm income: —Client expense: $2,875,342Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (8 issues)

FIN

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

S.2856, Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006, Provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions. H.R. 3997, H.R.4127, S.2169, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA), to require each person engaged in interstate commerce that owns or possesses data in electronic form containing personal information, or contracts to have any third party entity maintain such data for such person, to establish and implement policies and procedures regarding information security practices for the treatment and protection of personal information. H.R.5746, "Industrial Loan Holding Company Act of 2006" to restrict the growth of ILCs. H.R.1224, Business Checking Freedom Act of 2005, Provisions relating to industrial loan corporations. H.R.3505, Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2005, Provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions.

ENV

Environment/Superfund

Global Climate Change bills, including S.342/H.R.759, "Climate Stewardship Act of 2005", Provisions relating to emissions reporting and trading.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2006 · mid_year · MM

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,710,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2005 · year_end · YA

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,668,676Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (7 issues)

TRD

Trade (domestic/foreign)

Trade Agreement. S.295, "United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act" U.S. Japan Automotive Consultative Mechanism, To encourage open cooperative U.S.-Japan auto trade relations. U.S.-Thai FTA, to encourage progress in negotiations. Doha Round, to encourage progress in trade round. S.1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005, repeal continued Dumping Subsidiary Offset Act, to provide reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Sales to countries subject to U.S. economic sanctions. H.R.3283, "United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act", To enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights. NAFTA, To support rule of origin and procedural liberalization. S.1307/H.R.3045, "DR-CAFTA Implementation Act", To implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free

MAN

Manufacturing

S.852, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005", Provisions to create an efficient system to resolve asbestos injury claims.

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2005 · mid_year · MA

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,740,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2005 · year_end · YY

Firm income: —Client expense: $3,420,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2005 · mid_year · MM

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,230,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2004 · year_end · YY

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,837,668Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (8 issues)

AUT

Automotive Industry

H.R. 2735/S.2138, "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2001", Provisions related to intellectual property. H.R. 6/S.14, Omnibus energy bill, Provisions related to motor vehicle fuel economy; the use of hybid electric vehicles in HOV lanes; provisions expanding fleet vehicle purchase provision of EPACT to hybrid-electric vehicles. S.1978, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Reauthorization Act, Provisions related to mandated NHTSA safety rulemaking. Interest of Foreign Entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports vehicles from Japan and has U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture and distribute vehicles in the U.S. and has an interest in fuel economy, alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle regulations. Toyota Motor Corporation exports vehicles from Japan and has U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture and distribute and has an interest in protecting vehicle occupants. . H.R. 2088/S.1072, Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003, Provisions related to HOV access for advanced technology vehicles and vehicle safety provisions.

TAX

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2004 · year_end · YA

Firm income: —Client expense: $3,480,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2004 · mid_year · MA

Firm income: —Client expense: $1,640,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) via TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)

2004 · year_end · YY

Firm income: —Client expense: $2,460,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (0 issues)

Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)