AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION for AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
14 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
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). Lobbied in support of the No Surprises Act. Also lobbied Departments of HHS, Treasury and Labor in defense of regulations promulgated for same.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Supported efforts to reform new overtime rules and NLRB actions from previous Administration.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AARON LOWE | — |
Small Business SMB
Supported the REPAIR Act (HR 6570) which would ensure that independent repair shops have access to data, tools and software to repair late model vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Advocated FTC to increase enforcement of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
Education EDU
Supported funding for vocational education to ensure the supply of properly trained vehicle repair technicians.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
Discussed need for independent auto care industry to have access to data generated by embedded vehicle telematics systems. Supported passage of the REPAIR Act (HR 906) which would ensure independent repair shops have access to in-vehicle data, diagnostic tools and software necessary to repair late model vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISA SPOONER FOSHEE | — |
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 EPA, 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; worked with EPA on regulations to permit the sale of small containers of refrigerant.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AARON LOWE | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Supported Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Provided views on need for independent repair industry to have access to vehicle software including our views regarding the Agricultural Right to Repair Act (S3549) and Freedom to Repair Act (HR6566) but did not take position.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
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
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
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. Supported passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act HR 4996 and S 3580.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
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
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PAUL FIORE | — |
| AARON LOWE | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AARON LOWE | — |
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.