MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION for MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
14 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
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 and the fuel efficiency 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. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of passing automated vehicle legislation that would advance the safe deployment of ADS-equipped automated vehicles. Addressed regulatory agencies on the importance of cybersecurity. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the workforce needs of the supplier industry. Educated members of Congress on the role suppliers play in R&D for vehicle technology development. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of passage of overall competitiveness legislation for the motor vehicle parts sector. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of motor vehicle parts manufacturer friendly tax policies. Educated Members of Congress on the role suppliers play in R&D for vehicle technology development. H.R. 6570 - REPAIR Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Educated members of Congress on the negative impact the PRO Act (H.R.842/S.420) would have on the vehicle supplier industry. Potential overtime rule from DOL OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Proposed Rule
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
Transportation TRA
Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light-duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information. Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners. Educated members of Congress on the negative impact port delays have on the supply chain and the vehicle supplier industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the challenges/impacts on the supply chain created by tariff exclusions processes. Educated the administration on the impact of various trade agreements on the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry Educated the administration and members of Congress on the need to increase and diversify the supply of U.S. wafer and semiconductor chip production. H.R. 1155 the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act implementation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. Funding for Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM) and Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program S. 622 - American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. EV Battery Recycling and Processing. S. 4057 - Federal Electric Vehicle Management and Recycling Bill. Climate provisions in H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act, and implementation of H.R. 5376
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policymakers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. S. 936/HR 5502, the INFORM Consumers Act S.1843/HR. 3429 - SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 H.R. 6566 - Freedom to Repair Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Educated members of Congress on vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the impact of the Cleaner Trucks Initiative and heavy-duty NOx emissions. HR 3281/S. 2736 - RPM Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Educated members of Congress and the administration about the importance of the 5.9GHz spectrum for wireless communications between vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Educated members of Congress on economic impact and importance of remanufacturing. Educated members of Congress on the importance of consistent usage by government agencies of terms such as remanufacturing. Educated members of Congress on the importance of a uniform definition of remanufacturing across federal agencies. Educated Members of Congress and federal agencies on supply chain crises facing industry including shortages of semiconductors, resins and foam, and rubber, a slow-down at our nations ports, and an increase in the price of steel Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the importance of reliable North American supply chains. SEC proposed rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures for investors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
Monitored PFAS legislation. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation and the potential impact on the automotive supplier industry, including coverage of articles. Asbestos in motor vehicle parts. PIP 3:1 Rule
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
Immigration IMM
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the importance of H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visas to the vehicle supplier industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Educated members of Congress on the importance of incentive grants and research and development funding to encourage new technology development in the industry. S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022. S. 3543 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022. H.R. 9022, the Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act. H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act. H.R. 4346 - CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
(S. 749 - The American Innovation and Jobs Act of 2021/H.R. 1304 - The American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2021) that allows companies to fully deduct R&D expenses each year. American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 (S.622) HR 848, GREEN Act H.R.5376 - The Inflation Reduction Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Education EDU
Educated Congress and the Administration on the workforce training needs of the industry to meet needs of an evolving industry as the vehicle fleet transitions to net-zero emissions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE BOLAND | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
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