HITACHI, LTD for HITACHI, LTD
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Inclusion of digitalization and data optimization language in DOT appropriations and surface transportation reauthorization. H.R.971 - RAIL Act Railway Safety Act Surface transportation reauthorization. H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Utilities UTI
Issues pertaining to digitalization and data optimization of the electric grid. Issues pertaining to a national electric grid plan.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Government Issues GOV
Issues pertaining to supply chain efficiencies. Artificial Intelligence issues. Fair CFIUS provisions. Preserving exemption of commercial activity under FARA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Railroads RRR
Issues pertaining to U.S. passenger railcar manufacturing and safety technologies Inclusion of digitalization and data optimization language in future railroad safety legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Inclusion of digitalization and data utilization in federal notices of funding opportunities. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Roads/Highway ROD
DOT Appropriations; Inclusion of digitalization and data optimization language in appropriations legislation and surface transportation reauthorization act. Surface transportation reauthorization. H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues pertaining to artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, industrial automation, and cybersecurity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
Issues pertaining to the impacts of tariffs on international supply chains. Section 301 excess capacity investigation, Section 301 forced labor investigation. S.5025 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, tariff provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Issues pertaining to a national electric grid plan. Issues pertaining to small & medium nuclear reactor development. DOE appropriations; inclusion of digitalization and data utilization in funding programs. Expanding energy Infrastructure in the US. Hitachi's energy business in the US.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS New | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Supply chain issues in the United States. Impact of tariffs on Hitachi's business in the United States. USMCA Renegotiations. FOCI disclosures in future NDAA reauthorizations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Issues pertaining to artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, industrial automation, and cybersecurity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Expansion of funding programs related to advanced manufacturing in the United States. Artificial intelligence in advanced manufacturing.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
The Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) under IRC Section 59A. Permanent bonus depreciation, the restored EBITDA standard under Section 163(j), and immediate expensing for domestic R&D.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM CHARLES HIGGINS | — |
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