TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA) for TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA)
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
International tax matters related to inbound and outbound investments and a global minimum tax; taxation matters related to the corporate tax rate. The Build It in America Act (H.R. 3938) The Defending American Jobs and Investment Act (H.R. 3665) The Unfair Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 4695)
Foreign entity interest: 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 tax provisions that stimulate economic growth and advance technology vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| PETER GEORGE PATTERSON | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
REPAIR Act - H.R. 1566 INFORM Consumers Act SHOP Safe Act - S. 2934 S.2140 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) S. 2220 - The PREVAIL Act She Drives Act (S.161) Issues related to motor vehicle right to repair (House, Senate)
Foreign entity interest: 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 consumer data privacy and vehicle safety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| REGINA LUZINCOURT | — |
| PETER GEORGE PATTERSON | — |
| REBECCA STEELE | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to vehicle data access Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to artificial intelligence Issues related to semiconductor research and development Issues related to vehicle privacy
Foreign entity interest: 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 cybersecurity issues and legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| PETER GEORGE PATTERSON | — |
| REBECCA STEELE | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
To create feasible federal rules for regulating vehicle tailpipe emissions and fuel economy: U.S. EPAs Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 through 2032 for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles U.S. DOT NHTSAs Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standard for Model Years 2027 through 2032 for Light-Duty and Medium-duty Vehicles To limit U.S. EPAs use of CAA and EPCA to implement a ban on ICE vehicles and create a BEV mandate through rulemaking: FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4821) and (S. 2605) To end the BEV mandate and rescind CAs Waiver under the CAA granted by the Biden era EPA: Supporting a Congressional Review Act measure to remove the ability of EPA under the CAA Sec. 172 to grant the state of CA or any other state (preempt) the right to regulate GHG and tailpipe emissions outside of the EPA federal multi-pollutant emissions standards. To support the creation one national standard. H.J. Res 88 S.J. Res 45 To advance permitting reform and access to critical minerals for EV battery production: Energy Permitting Reform Act (EPRA) (S. 4753), Lower Energy Costs Act (LECA) (H.R. 1) To ensure equitable and feasible standards for implementation of IRA Tax credits: U.S. Treasury implementation and preservation of IRA Section 45X (batteries) To ensure feasible rules for managing forever chemicals in manufacturing: U.S. EPAs implementation of PFAS restrictions as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) PFAS Accountability Act of 2024 (H.R. 7194) / (S. 3725) To increase the availability of Hydrogen fuel for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles: U.S. Treasury Implementation and preservation of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Clean Hydrogen Production Credit (45V) (H2 production)
Foreign entity interest: 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 infrastructure improvements that will support fuel cell vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| REGINA LUZINCOURT | — |
| PETER GEORGE PATTERSON | — |
| REBECCA STEELE | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
PART Act (H.R. 621 and S. 154) CARS Act (H.R. 2948)
Foreign entity interest: 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 vehicle safety and preventing counterfeit auto parts.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| REGINA LUZINCOURT | — |
| PETER GEORGE PATTERSON | — |
| REBECCA STEELE | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act - HR 2110 AM Radio - S. 315 and HR 979
Foreign entity interest: 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 intelligent transportation technologies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| REGINA LUZINCOURT | — |
| REBECCA STEELE | — |
Banking BAN
S. 5189 Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act
Foreign entity interest: Toyota has a captive finance company that has interest in legislation impacting the industrial loan company banking charter.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
H.R. 170 SMART Act Draft PARTS Act S. 2891 Restoring America Invents Act HR 5184 Advancing Americas Interests Act
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer and 100% ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import, and distribute vehicles and has an interest in legislation that impacts its investments in intellectual property
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
| REGINA LUZINCOURT | — |
| REBECCA STEELE | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Customs Modernization Act Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act HR 1836 SHIP IT Act HR 471 USMCA Implementation Congressional Trade Authority Act HR 5188
Foreign entity interest: 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 provisions impacting U.S. Customs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMIE BOONE BIONDI | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
Education EDU
H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation is a global manufacturers and has 100% ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that engage in like activities and has interests in legislation impacting workforce development and its talent pipeline.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| STEPHEN CICCONE | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
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