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Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Section 301 tariffs on imports from China; Exclusions for Section 301 tariffs on imports from China; Section 232 steel tariffs; Exclusion requests for Section 232 steel tariffs; availability of domestic steel, alignment of global supply chains.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Manufacturing MAN

Global supply chain situation - including semiconductor supply chain - and logistics concerns related to the movement of goods and the port situation; Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260); budget reconciliation measure and inclusion of incentives for the retooling of existing manufacturing facilities to support production of technology for advanced vehicles; congestion at U.S. ports and challenges associated with movement of freight; Infrastructure and Investment in Jobs Act (H.R. 3684).

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Bills named: H.R. 3684 (117th), S. 1260 (117th)

Transportation TRA

Support of the Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (H.R. 1019) to expand access to alternative transportation options for Americans; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Budget reconciliation bill (Build Back Better package); Freight Rail Innovation Act - S. 1732.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Bills named: H.R. 1019 (117th), S. 1732 (117th), H.R. 3684 (117th)

Automotive Industry AUT

Motor Vehicle Safety- advancements in technology and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems; vehicle cybersecurity; issues related to the shortage of semiconductors and critical supply chains. Infrastructure and Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA - H.R. 3684); U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260); NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)- Vehicle 5 Star Rating Program; hydrogen and fuel cell technology for commercial vehicles; HR 5376 - Build Back Better legislation; Discussion of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) initiative led by DHS/CISA.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Bills named: S. 1260 (117th), H.R. 5376 (117th), H.R. 3684 (117th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Discussed issues related to the R&D tax amortization (American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1304); American Innovation Jobs Act (S. 749); Supported inclusion of a four-year delay of the R&D tax amortization provision within Congressional reconciliation negotiations, and inclusion of the 48C provision to incentivize plant retooling to meet the technical needs to support electric vehicle and alternative vehicle technology manufacturing; Supported retention of the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) exception in current tax law under the Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT). Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (H.R. 1019) to expand access to alternative transportation options for Americans; HR 5376 - Build Back Better / Budget Reconciliation bill.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Bills named: S. 749 (117th), H.R. 5376 (117th), H.R. 1304 (117th), H.R. 1019 (117th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Issues pertaining to Congressional oversight of anti-counterfeiting efforts, including ways to increase cooperation and information sharing between relevant government agencies and the private sector, and ensure that consumers understand the basic identification and contact information for third-party sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; Support of the INFORM Consumers act (S. 936) and the SHOP SAFE Act (H.R. 3429).

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Bills named: S. 936 (117th), H.R. 3429 (117th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Informational briefing on hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Homeland Security HOM

Discussion of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) initiative led by DHS/CISA.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM

Bosch request for waiver under FCC Ultra-wideband rules; Bosch filing under FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for 60 GHz Band - Amendment of Section 15.255 of the Commission's Rules.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Informational briefing on software engineering apprenticeship program.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.

Government Issues GOV

Supported the Secure Research Data Center Act to create secure pathways for sensitive data to be shared between federal government agencies.

Foreign entity interest: As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.