AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles, including HR 471, HR 2367, HR 3013, HR 3318, HR 3408, HR 3447, S.J.Res.11/H.J.Res.53, and other bills (some reintroduced from last Congress) related to parking, CDLs, sexual assault policies, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs act, concerning commercial motor vehicle provisions. Reauthorization of federal aviation programs. Budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Homeland Security HOM
Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, HR 4367. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants; legislation addressing gifts and estate tax, H.R. 3510/S. 1944.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Travel/Tourism TOU
Monitoring implementation of the Visit America Act, included in the FY 2023 omnibus funding law; tracking activities of the National Park Service in regards to commercial use authorization policy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Monitoring the annual appropriations process, including the debt limit deal, H.R. 3746, in general; advocating for continued funding of the Over-the-Road Bus security assistance program under the Homeland Security appropriations bill; monitoring appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (FY 24 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitoring legislative activity regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act, in relation to exemption language; tracking OSHA regulatory matters related to overtime pay, heat standards, and any residual COVID-19 activities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | — |
Small Business SMB
Monitoring legislative activity, generally, for matters that affect small business entities; tracking OSHA regulations addressing overtime pay thresholds and heat standards.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Roads/Highway ROD
Monitoring policy and grant programs administered jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, related to electric vehicles and infrastructure; implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in connection with highway programs that impact commercial motor vehicles operations, and approval of Environmental Assessment for the New York City congestion pricing initiative under the FHWA Value Pricing Pilot program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; engine emissions and standards regulatory actions pertaining to heavy-duty vehicles; programs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affecting commercial vehicles and/or operations; the rule-making concerning GHG Phase 3.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SUZANNE M ROHDE | Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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.