CATERPILLAR INC. for CATERPILLAR INC
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Discussions related to diesel engine emissions control. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025. (entire bill) Discussions related to air permitting issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGARET CARAVELLI | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts (H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act) (entire bill) Discussions regarding several patent bills, including: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA; S.1546 and H.R. 3152) (entire bill) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL; S. 1553; HR 3160) (entire bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Education EDU
Discussions regarding workforce challenges in the manufacturing and construction industries (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
General discussions around permitting reform (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGARET CARAVELLI | — |
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
General discussions related to reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER MYERS | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Discussions regarding ongoing industry issue of product theft from shipping containers on railroads. (S. 1404, H.R. 2853 - Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act) (entire bill)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Railroads RRR
General discussions regarding railroad infrastructure, safety and efficiency (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General discussions related to corporate and international tax issues and OECD negotiations on the taxation of global income including IRC 11, 41, 59A, 951A, 250 on the taxation of domestic and global income. (no bill number) Issues related to IRC 174 and full expensing of R&E expenditures (no bill number) Discussions regarding the implementation of tax credits related to combined heat and power systems and waste heat recovery, including qualifying combined heat and power systems under Section 45Y and 48E tax credits (Section 70512(e); P.L. 119-21).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGARET CARAVELLI | — |
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MYERS | — |
Transportation TRA
General discussions about Highway Trust Fund and surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number) Discussions re: implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (issues related to surface transportation funding and infrastructure investments; PL: 117-58)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General discussions related to U.S. trade policy, tariff proposals, market access issues and digital trade (no bill number) General discussions related to Section 232 investigations (no bill number) General discussions related to the USMCA FTA and mandatory review. (no bill number) General discussions related to pending USTR trade actions (no bill number) General discussions on proposed ocean vessel fees (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGARET CARAVELLI | — |
| CHRISTINE GOMES | — |
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
General discussions and briefings on ocean shipping, port operations and logistical environment (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.