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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1030 15th St. N.W. Suite 500 East |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26023-12
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6. House ID# 311890000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: L. Ann Wilson |
Date | 4/20/2020 2:03:36 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
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 on the importance of passing automated vehicle legislation that would advance the safe deployment of ADS-equipped automated vehicles.
Educated Members of Congress on the financial assistance required by suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Educated DHS on the importance of including motor vehicle parts suppliers as essential infrastructure workers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Wilson |
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Frymoyer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap.
Supported efforts to reform NLRB and DOL actions from the previous Administration.
Opposed Protecting Right to Organize (H.R. 2474) (S. 1306).
Supported the Administration's Pledge to America's Workers efforts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs.
Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information.
Educated members of Congress on MEMA position on infrastructure and the highway trust fund.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles.
Educated members of Congress on the impact of the 12% federal excise tax on the purchase of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Wilson |
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Frymoyer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported USMCA (HR 5430) implementing legislation.
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.
Monitored S. 287/H.R. 940 - the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Authority Act which returns Sec. 232 trade authority to Congress.
Monitored S. 365/H.R. 1008 - Trade Security Act which returns Sec. 232 trade authority to Congress
Monitored S. 121/ H.R. 1710 Automotive Jobs Act which requires the ITC to conduct a study of the auto sector before any Sec. 232 actions can be implemented.
Monitored H.R. 764, the Reciprocal Trade Act.
Spoke with Members of Congress and the Administration on the impact of tariffs on imports from Mexico and the negative effect they would have on the motor vehicle parts supplier industry.
Monitored H.R. 3673, Promoting Responsible and Free Trade Act of 2019, and S.899, Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019.
Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the impact of implementation of USMCA.
Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the importance of reliable North American supply chains.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S., Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Catherine |
Boland |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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William |
Frymoyer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development.
Supported Vehicle Innovation Act S. 1085/ H.R. 2170.
Monitored S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act.
Monitored the American Energy Innovation Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts.
Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce.
Monitored (HR 6058) SHOP SAFE act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress on vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Notice of Proposed Rule-Making
Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the impact of the Cleaner Trucks Initiative and heavy-duty NOx emissions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Catherine |
Boland |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated Members of Congress on economic impact and importance of remanufacturing.
Educated Members of Congress on the importance of consistent usage by government agencies of terms such as remanufacturing.
Educated Members of Congress on the importance of a uniform definition of remanufacturing across federal agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 748 - CARES Act PL 116-136
HR 6201 - FFCRA PL 116-127
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Catherine |
Boland |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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Bill |
Frymoyer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitored PFAS legislation.
Monitored the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation and the potential impact of the automotive supplier industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Catherine |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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