TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA) for TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA)
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
H.R. 782, S. 1607, H.R. 2942, S. 1677 and other legislation that would impose trade remedies in cases of alleged misaligned foreign exchange rates. H.R. 1127, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, which would change U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty procedures. Customs reauthorization bill -- to support trade agreement parity proposal (bill not formally introduced) Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automobile manufacturer, exporter and importer and has an interest in promoting fairness in U.S. trade law, including realigning U.S. duties on imported inputs to its U.S. production with those of other parties to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer, exporter and importer with 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that engage in like activities and has an interest in free trade, open investment, and preventing the imposition of market-distorting trade policies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| JOSEPHINE COOPER | — |
| CHARLES ING | — |
| EARL QUIST | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
H.R. 5312 "Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008", Provisions related to contracts associated with vehicle financing. S. 2555, H.R. 5560, Bills to allow California to control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. H.R. 1618, H.R. 6049, S. 1617 and other bills to provide tax credits for plug-in hybrids and other advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 5734 "Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008" to establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of 19. Interest of each foreign entity (continued) Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in promoting advanced technology vehicles among consumers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in occupant protection. alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation.
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of contracts as they relate to vehicle financing. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the retention of nationwide fuel economy standards.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| JOSEPHINE COOPER | — |
| CHARLES ING | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
Banking BAN
S. 1356, H.R. 698, "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007" restricts the growth of Industrial Loan Companies. H.R. 5244 "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008", regulates terms and conditions for credit cards.
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles with a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary finance company engaged in funding operations and providing financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealers and retail customers. Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles with a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary finance company which issues a credit card.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPHINE COOPER | — |
| CHARLES ING | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
H.R. 2694 "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, Provisions related to intellectual property
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles with an interest in protecting it intellectual property.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES ING | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 3010 "The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, Provisions related to the use of arbitration clauses in employment contracts and credit card agreements. S. 1041, H.R. 800, the Employee Free Choice Act, changing the process by which the NLRB can certify a union. H.R. 3195, S. 1881, the ADA Restoration Act of 2007, amending the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in the sanctity of its contracts. Toyota Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in regulations impacting its U.S. workforce.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT CHIAPPETTA | — |
| JOSEPHINE COOPER | — |
| CHARLES ING | — |
| MARK JOHNSON | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
S. 2191, H.R. 1590, and other bills related to global climate change and greenhouse gas reductions.
Foreign entity interest: Toyota Motor Corporation exports motor vehicles to the U.S. and has 100 % ownership of U.S. subsidiaries that manufacture, import and distribute vehicles and has an interest in greenhouse gas reduction proposals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPHINE COOPER | — |
| CHARLES ING | — |
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