PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA (PNA) for PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA (PNA)
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Automotive Industry AUT
P.L. 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives implementation, associated critical minerals agreements, and regulatory enforcement of such. Authorization of funding for highway infrastructure implementation of Pub. Law 117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 EV and clean energy incentives. Initiatives aimed at fostering a competitive US economy and highlight the administration's priorities in the Asia-Pacific region. H.R. 8187, the Critical Material Transparency and Reporting in Advanced Clean Energy Act of 2024 - creating DOE program to promote digital identifiers for EV batteries.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MARIE PERKINS JEFFRESS | — |
| JEFF WERNER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 2688 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction for the mining, reclaiming, or recycling of critical minerals and metals from the United States, and to support the development of domestic supply chains for rare earth elements and other critical materials essential to United States technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and advanced medical devices, broadband infrastructure, transportation, and national defense - Critical Minerals tax deduction credit for EV battery production H.R. 5376 - The Build Back Better Act - EV Tax incentives, new corporate tax rate, and other tax increases H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule H.R. 3665 - Defending American Jobs and Investment Act - A bill proposing penalties against companies headquartered in countries with a UTPR OECD Pillar 2 Implementation - Urging improved treatment of refundable and non-refundable tax credits in the United States that will conform to a global compliance regime H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - Includes a title that allows taxpayers to delay the date on which they must begin deducting their domestic R&D costs over a 5-year period; also, extends allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion in determining limitation of the business interest deduction, and extends 100% bonus depreciation and increases limitations on expensing depreciable business assets. S. 4873, the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act, prohibiting the allowance of the advanced manufacturing production credit for components produced by foreign entities. W.H. Made in America Tax Plan - Corporation tax reform plan. W.H. The American Jobs Plan - Infrastructure plan that includes billions of dollars in tax credits and incentives. S. 3486 / H.R. 6762, Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act - The bill would prohibit companies associated with governments of foreign adversaries from receiving the advanced manufacturing production tax credit. S.4702, Critical Mineral Supply Chain Realignment Act of 2024 - The bill would impose duties on electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells imported from certain countries. H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024 - This bill excludes from the new clean vehicle tax credit vehicles that contain components or material processed by a prohibited foreign entity (i.e., a terrorist organization) or an entity with ties to China, Iran, Russia, or North Korea.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MARIE PERKINS JEFFRESS | — |
| LEIGH MERINO | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
U.S. Trade Act of 1974, Section 201 Tariffs on Solar Panels Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Section 232 - Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFF WERNER | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule P.L. 116-113 (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act) - Core parts determinations and implementation of regional value content and labor value content rules.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFF WERNER | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
FCC ET Docket No. 19-138 - Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band - Impact on the design/operation of ITS-band (5.9 GHz) equipment for vehicle-to- everything communications FCC ET Docket No. 18-295 - Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band; Review of the Commission's Rules Governing the 896-901/935-940 MHz Band - Impact on the design/operation of ITS-band (5.9 GHz) equipment for vehicle-to- everything communications
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LEIGH MERINO | — |
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES
H.R. 5376 - The Build Back Better Act - EV Tax incentives, new corporate tax rate, and other tax increases. S. 3593 - Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act - making public lands in Northern Nevada available for disposal and development. S. 1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023. H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Growth, Reauthorization of FAA funding through FY 2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MARIE PERKINS JEFFRESS | — |
| LEIGH MERINO | — |
| JEFF WERNER | — |
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