AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report (this page) | Jan 4, 2018 | $338,500 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Jan 8, 2018 | $338,500 | Yes |
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Natural Resources NAT
-5. S.936 - 115th Congress (2017-2018: A bill to designate certain National Forest System land and certain public land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors, and for other purposes. It creates about 24 million acres of wilderness from public lands. Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (Introduced 04/25/2017) -US S.33 by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski which improves the National Monument Designation Process Act by providing for involvement of local governments in the designation. -US H.R. 289 by U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa Guides and Outfitters Act or the GO Act of 2017 amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to specify the circumstances in which the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may: (1) issue special recreation permits for federal recreational lands and waters, and (2) charge a special recreation permit fee for them. -H.R.1913 Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta[D-CA-20] establishes the 63,000 acre Clear Creek National Recreation Area with 21,000 acre Joaquin Rocks Wilderness in San Benito and Fresno California counties. HR 2135 introduced by U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney applies vista view land planning approach with the "Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act." S.J.Res.15 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management relating to resource management planning. HR 2044-America's Red Rock Wilderness Act sets aside additional wilderness H.R. 717 by Rules Committee member Pete Sessions (R-TX32) that calls for economic considerations in endangered species actions. H.R. 1274 Natural Resource Committee member Daniel Newhouse (R-WA04) that amends the Endangered Species Act to require: (1)Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to provide to affected states all data that is used as the basis of a determination on whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species before making a determination. (2)The appropriate department must use data submitted by a state, tribal, or county government in making such a determination. (3) The federal agencies to use the best scientific and commercial data. H.R. 3131 by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI2) that amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to replace the current standard for awarding court costs, including attorney fees, in citizen suits with the federal judicial code standard for awarding costs to a prevailing party. H.R. 2603 by Natural Resource Committee member Louie Gohmert (R-TX01) that amends the Endangered Species Act to prohibit the listing of non-native species in the United States as endangered or threatened. HR 424 by Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson (D-MN07) that directs the Department of Interior to delist the grey wolf in the Western Great Lakes area and Wyoming as endangered. H.R.3990-National Monument Creation and Protection Act (1)Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] (Introduced 10/06/2017) Cosponsors: (6) (2)Committees: House - Natural Resources [It scales back presidential authority to establish national monuments] (3)Latest Action: House - 10/11/2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 -17. (All Actions) (4)Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced Here are the steps for Status of Legislation: Introduced,Passed House,Passed Senate,To President Became Law. -HR2936 by U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman is a bill(H.R. 2936) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Transportation TRA
S271 by U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer-"Build USA Infrastructure Act" includes funding for highways and the Recreational Trails Program H.R.73 by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster-Increase spending amounts by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Motorcyclist Advisory Committee membership appointments by the Secretary of Transportation: Submitted the names of several individuals. HR 3354 (Appropriation's bill): Proposed increased appropriations for the Recreational Trail Program to members of congress and for highways.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Contacted members of the Senate Finance Committee and House and Ways and Means Committee on implementing the high tariffs on European motorcycles in retaliation for European Union's discrimination against hormone use in American beef.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Roads/Highway ROD
The SIGN Act (HR 2029) states that no later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration shall issue a final rule that approves the use of Clearview font on positive contrast legends on guide signs. Such rule shall also be reflected in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
US H.R. 701 by U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson the "Spy Car Study Act" directs government partners and private auto manufacturers to conduct a study on security and privacy threats in motor vehicles S 1885 by Senator John Thune was modified by a committee substitute to define federal and state roles when regulating automated vehicles. State would regulate licensing, liability and insurance. NHTSA would regulate federal motor vehicle safety standards H.R. 3388 defines highly automated vehicles other than a commercial motor vehicle as being equipped with an automated driving system and requires the Department of Transportation to research methods and terminology that is defined in SAE J3016. Discussed with the US Sec. of Transportation concerns about autonomous vehicles and highway safety. American Motorcyclist Association raised concerns about safety on our nations highways with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affecting motorcyclists.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
HR 3354 by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert and House Report 115-238; S. 1635 by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Senate Report 115-137 providing appropriations for highways, trails and infrastructure. Recreational Trails Programs for motorized recreation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
The Federal Trade Office has listed a 100% Tariff increase on European motorcycles and parts to leverage the European Union to allow beef imports. The tariff targets racing motorcycles and will dramatically effect dealerships and motorcycle racing events.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
US H.R.777 by U.S. Rep. James F. Sensenbrenner provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. HR 1315, RFS Reform Act of 2017, by U.S. Rep. Robert Goodlatte to amend the clean air act to eliminate requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce gasoline that contains greater than 10% volume percent ethanol. S517 is the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act that amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure limitations to allow the sale of E15 during the summer months. HR 1311-This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. HR 1315 (RFS Reform Act of 2017): 55 cosponsors, AMA raised concerns with the EPA regarding an E15 Misfueling Mitigation Plan, 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation and Reid Vapor Pressure.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
-US H.R.350 RPM Act of 2017 introduced by U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry that clarifies congressional intent to exempt racing vehicle from the Clean Air Act. -US Sen. 203 by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr that reaffirms that the EPA may not regulate vehicles used solely for competition, and other purposes. This is a companion bill for H.R. 350.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
H.R.1033, Equal Access to Justice Act in the 115th Congress by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, (R-GA9), amends the Equal Access to Justice Act and the federal judicial code to require the Administrative Conference of the United States to create and maintain online searchable databases with information about the attorney's fees and other expenses awarded to prevailing parties other than the United States in certain: (1) agency-conducted adversary adjudication proceedings, and (2) civil action court cases (excluding tort cases) or settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. AMA is interested in how it applies to environmental law. S 378-This bill amends the Equal Access to Justice Act and the federal judicial code to require the Administrative Conference of the United States to create and maintain online searchable databases with information about the attorney's fees and other expenses awarded to prevailing parties other than the United States in certain: (1) agency-conducted adversary adjudication proceedings, and (2) civil action court cases (excluding tort cases) or settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. With respect to each award, the information must include: (1) the name of the agency involved, (2) the name of each party to whom the award was made, (3) a description of the claims, (4) the amount of the award, and (5) the basis for finding that the position of the agency concerned was not substantially justified. Under current law, the awards are made unless the position of the agency was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. HR3131 by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI2) amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to replace the current standard for awarding court costs, including attorney fees, in citizen suits with the federal judicial code standard for awarding costs to a prevailing party.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WAYNE ALLARD | — |
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