MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION for MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Automotive Industry AUT

Educated Members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety of motor vehicles. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of consumers having access to vehicle data and the need for consumers to be able to choose who repairs their vehicle (H.R. 1566/ S. 1379). H.R. 8730/S. 4429- Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 H.R. 10158- Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026 S. 4679- A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes. H.R. 8870- BUILD America 250 Act H.R. 7389- The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Contacted: SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); White House Office; Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Bills named: H.R. 7389 (119th), H.R. 8870 (119th), S. 4429 (119th), H.R. 8730 (119th), H.R. 10158 (119th), H.R. 1566 (119th), S. 1379 (119th), S. 4679 (119th)

Transportation TRA

Educated members of Congress and the Administration on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light-duty vehicles. Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners. Modernization and update of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); White House Office; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); SENATE; Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of the USMCA. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the importance of an integrated, North American, supply chain to maintaining global competitiveness across the motor vehicle supplier industry. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: various Section 232 tariffs (light vehicles, MHDVs, vehicle parts, steel, aluminum, copper, and machinery) and their related offset programs, Section 122 tariffs, Section 338 tariffs, and IEEPA tariffs (including the ongoing refunds). Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of ongoing Section 232 and Section 301 investigations. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the ongoing realities of supply chain challenges.

Contacted: Office of Management & Budget (OMB); White House Office; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Small Business Administration (SBA); Vice President of the U.S.; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); SENATE; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Executive Office of the President (EOP)