AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION for AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Supported extension of SPA loan program stimulus provisions in the ARRA; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry.

Contacted: U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Automotive Industry AUT

Discussed vehicle recall considerations with members of Congress and their staffs; discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems.

Contacted: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Small Business Administration (SBA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Supported Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Education EDU

Supported funding for vocational education.

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Small Business Administration (SBA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Federal Highway Administration (FHA)

Manufacturing MAN

Interested in U.S. Department of Commerce's Sustainable Initiative and additional study Regarding Re-manufacturing; supported aftermarket inclusion in automotive industry manufacturing hearings.

Contacted: Federal Trade Commission (FTC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Small Business Administration (SBA); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Interested in WTO disputes related to auto industry; interested in free trade agreement negotiations and their impact on auto industry; industry in customs-related legislation and regulation; discussed intellectual property and anti-counterfeiting initiatives impact on auto industry; interested in domestic and international tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting auto parts and other products; supported efforts to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); opposed implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Section 301 investigation proposed tariffs; opposed 232 auto parts.

Contacted: Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Transportation TRA

Encouraged inclusion of aftermarket technology and research in ITS initiatives across DOT; discussed concerns over trucker hours of service and CSA program; commented on Electronic Data Recorder final rule.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); SENATE; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Small Business Administration (SBA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Opposed efforts to eliminate use of LIFO accounting method; supported e-fairness efforts to create nationwide online sales tax system; supported legislation that repeals Estate Tax; discussed tax repatriation options for transportation funding; supported Health Insurance Tax repeal; lobbied against Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) as part of future tax reform legislation. Discussed COVID-19 related legislation, particularly as it concerned resources for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Small Business Administration (SBA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Highway Administration (FHA); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); SENATE; Intl Trade Administration (ITA)

Health Issues HCR

Supported efforts to repeal certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act: Health Insurance Tax, Cadillac Tax, small group expansion requirement, and Medical Device Tax. Supported efforts to expand health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) benefits; supported the Commonsense Reporting Act of 2017 (S 1908 / HR 3919); supported the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2018 (HR 5138); supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards. Supported Save American Workers HR 3798; STARS Act HR 3956; Cadillac Tax Repeal (HR 748, S. 684); Health Insurance Tax Repeal (HR 2447, S. 80); Health Insurance Tax Delay (HR 1398, S. 172); Commonsense Reporting Act of 2019 (S. 2366/H.R. 4070); and Employee Flexibility Act (HR 2782, S. 1510).

Contacted: Intl Trade Administration (ITA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); SENATE; Small Business Administration (SBA)

Bills named: H.R. 2782 (117th), H.R. 3798 (117th), H.R. 3956 (117th), H.R. 5138 (117th), H.R. 748 (117th), S. 684 (117th), S. 2366 (117th), H.R. 3919 (117th), S. 1510 (117th), S. 172 (117th), H.R. 2447 (117th), S. 80 (117th), H.R. 1398 (117th), H.R. 4070 (117th)

Small Business SMB

Supported the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act; participated in SBA round-tables on environmental issues and labor issues; worked to ensure availability of financial assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and clarification that essential service orders issued by state and local officials should include the repair industry. Advocated for co-sponsorship and support of the Hospitality Commerce Jobs Act (H.R. 1346 /S. 477).

Contacted: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Highway Administration (FHA); U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Small Business Administration (SBA)

Bills named: S. 477 (117th), H.R. 1346 (117th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

Request for national certification standard for aftermarket catalytic convertors; monitored Phase II medium and heavy-duty vehicle emissions regulations and proposed glider kit limitations. Commented on EPA proposed regulations implementing the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Small Business Administration (SBA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

Endorsed letter to FTC regarding proper enforcement of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Small Business Administration (SBA); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Supported efforts to reform new overtime rules and NLRB actions from previous Administration.

Contacted: U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Small Business Administration (SBA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM

Discussed possible EPA regulations on TCE and Methylene Chloride; applied for small entity representative status re: TCE issue; discussed chemical and workplace labeling updates; worked with SBA and OSHA on refrigerant requirements and workplace safety regulatory changes; consulted on proposed rate for methylene chloride; supported developing legislation to establish federal chemical labeling standards.

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Federal Highway Administration (FHA); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Small Business Administration (SBA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)