CATERPILLAR INC. for CATERPILLAR INC
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
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 right to repair provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (S.2296, HR 3838) Discussions regarding several patent bills, including: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA; S.1546 and H.R. 3152) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL; S. 1553; HR 3160) - entire bills
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MYERS | — |
Education EDU
Discussions regarding workforce challenges in the manufacturing and construction industries (H.R. 1151 - Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act) (entire bill) General discussions regarding workforce challenges in the manufacturing and construction industries related to Pell Grants (no specific 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) | — |
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 specific bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
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); PL 119-21). General discussions related to corporate and international tax issues and OECD negotiations on the taxation of global income including IRC 11, 951A, 250 on the taxation of domestic and global income. (PL 119-21, Sections 70321, 70322, 70323, 70331) Issues related to bonus depreciation (PL 119-21, Section 70301) Issues related to IRC 174 and full expensing of R&E expenditures (HR 1990 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025 (entire bill) and PL 119-21, Section 70302) Issues related to the deductibility of state and local taxes and IRC 164(a) (no bill number)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGARET CARAVELLI | — |
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MYERS | — |
Transportation TRA
Discussions re: implementation of the infrastructure investment and Jobs Act (issues related to surface transportation funding and infrastructure investments; PL: 117-58) General discussions about Highway Trust Fund and surface transportation reauthorization (no specific bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General discussions on proposed ocean vessel fees (no bill number) General discussions related to U.S. trade policy, tariff proposals, market access issues and digital trade (no bill number). General discussions related to Commerce Department pending 232 investigations (No bill number) General discussions related to pending USTR trade actions (No bill number) General discussions related to USMCA FTA and mandatory review. (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.