MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION for MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
14 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. EV Battery Recycling and Processing. Implementation of the Federal Electric Vehicle Management and Recycling Bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
Educated Members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of consumers having access to vehicle data and the need for consumers to be able to choose who repairs their vehicle. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the workforce needs of the supplier industry. Educated members of Congress on the role suppliers play in R&D for vehicle technology development. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of competitiveness issues and legislation for the motor vehicle parts sector. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of motor vehicle parts manufacturer friendly tax policies. Educated Members of Congress on supply chain resiliency H.R. 762 - Building Resilient Supply Chains Act H.R. 763 - Supply CHAINS Act H.R. 906 - REPAIR Act -DMCA Triennial Review Process H.R. 2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act S. 866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act BIS Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| ANA MARIA MEUWISSEN | — |
| CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Educated members of Congress on the importance of incentive grants and research and development funding to encourage new technology development in the industry. Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 866/H.R. 2673 - The American Innovation and Jobs Act of 2023 that allows companies to fully deduct R&D expenses each year. Implementation of The Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| ANA MARIA MEUWISSEN | — |
| CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Education EDU
Educated Congress and the Administration on the workforce training needs of the industry to meet needs of an evolving industry as the vehicle fleet transitions to net-zero emissions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Educated members of Congress on the negative impact the PRO Act (H.R.20/S.567) would have on the vehicle supplier industry. OSHA "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process" proposed rulemaking. U.S. Department of Labors proposed changes to the regulations governing the white collar employee exemptions to federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN | — |
Transportation TRA
Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light-duty vehicles. Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners. Implementation of safety requirements in IIJA including ADAS Modernization and update of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| ANA MARIA MEUWISSEN | — |
| CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on the motor vehicle supplier industry. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the challenges/impacts on the supply chain created by tariff exclusions processes. Educated the administration on the impact of various trade agreements on the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry. Educated the administration and members of Congress on the need to increase and diversify the supply of U.S. wafer and semiconductor chip production. Educated the administration and Members of Congress on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act implementation issues. Educated members of Congress on the potential impacts of recommendations from the House Select China Committee.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| ANA MARIA MEUWISSEN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policymakers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Implementation of the INFORM Consumers Act H.R.8684 - SHOP SAFE - To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Educated members of Congress on vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Educated members of Congress and the administration about the importance of the 5.9GHz spectrum for wireless communications between vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Educated members of Congress on economic impact and importance of remanufacturing. Educated members of Congress on the importance of a uniform definition of remanufacturing across federal agencies. Educated Members of Congress and federal agencies on supply chain crises facing industry and supply chain issues at our nation's ports. Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the importance of reliable North American supply chains.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| ANA MARIA MEUWISSEN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
Immigration IMM
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the importance of H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visas to the vehicle supplier industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FRYMOYER | — |
| CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN | — |
| L ANN WILSON | — |
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