1st Quarter - Report — AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION (2026)

Firm

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Client

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Income

—

Expenses

$80,000

Expense method

C: businesses, Internal Revenue Code section 162(e)

What was lobbied

5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Transportation TRA

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
CAROLINE ANNE HOYT	—

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2526 (119th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

FY26 DHS appropriations: Fund the DHS Bus Security Grant Program at $2 million in FY26 appropriations

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
CAROLINE ANNE HOYT	—

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

Commercial vehicle engine idling emissions: Disallow states and municipalities from implementing CMV engine idling restrictions less than 15 minutes for motorcoaches.

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
CAROLINE ANNE HOYT	—

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, Steel and aluminum 232 tariffs, removal of US-content value from total custom value for 232 tariffs: Remove imposition of new tariffs on motorcoaches and components

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
CAROLINE ANNE HOYT	—

Contacted: SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Environment/Superfund ENV

NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors

Lobbyist	Covered position, as disclosed
CAROLINE ANNE HOYT	—

Contacted: Interior, Dept of (DOI); Natl Park Service (NPS)

Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.