CATERPILLAR INC. for CATERPILLAR INC
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
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 | — |
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)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
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 | — |
Education EDU
Discussions regarding workforce challenges in the manufacturing and construction industries (HR1151, Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act) (entire bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
General discussions regarding ongoing industry issue of product theft from shipping containers on railroads (no specific bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NATHAN SMITH | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General discussions related to U.S. trade policy, market access issues and digital trade policy (no bill number).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding extension of the Investment Tax Credit for combined heat and power system property (Sec 48 ITC) and implementation of tax credits related to combined heat and power systems and waste heat recovery, including qualifying combined heat and power systems under the section 45Y and 48E tax credits. (Section 13001; P.L. 117-169) General discussions around energy tax credits (no bill number). Issues related to interest deductibility (No bill number). 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. (No bill number) Issues related to bonus depreciation (no bill number) 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)) 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 | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
General discussions around permitting reform (no bill number). General discussions around oil and gas leasing (no bill number). Research and development for gas turbine technology; Funding for DOE programs related to gas turbine technology (no bill number).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGARET CARAVELLI | — |
| KATIE HAYS (STRONG) | — |
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.