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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1425 K Street, NW Suite 910 |
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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 | 2025 |
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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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: Carter Salwin |
Date | 4/21/2025 5:09:24 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 (H.R. 1566/ S. 1379).
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the workforce needs of the supplier industry.
Educated members of Congress on the role suppliers play in R&D for vehicle technology development.
Educated Members of Congress on the importance of competitiveness issues and legislation for the motor vehicle parts sector.
Educated Members of Congress on the importance of motor vehicle parts manufacturer friendly tax policies.
Educated Members of Congress on supply chain resiliency
H.R. 1566/ S. 1379 - REPAIR Act
Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles
Provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act related to pro-manufacturing incentives
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, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
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 |
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Frymoyer |
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Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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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.
Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners.
Implementation of safety requirements in IIJA including ADAS
Modernization and update of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), White House Office, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Maritime Commission, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
William |
Frymoyer |
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Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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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
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: IEEPA tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: IEEPA tariffs on China.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum and steel and aluminum derivatives.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: reciprocal tariffs.
Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and select automobile parts.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the impact of termination of tariff exclusions processes.
Educated the administration on the impact of various trade agreements on the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry.
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), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), 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 |
William |
Frymoyer |
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Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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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.
Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
EV Battery Recycling and Processing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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William |
Frymoyer |
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Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Gentile |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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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.
Legislative efforts related to the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Copyright Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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 |
Carter |
Salwin |
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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 and other 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), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Energy - Dept of
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 |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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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 and federal agencies on supply chain crises facing industry and supply chain issues at our nation's ports.
Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the importance of reliable North American supply chains.
Pro-manufacturing incentives related to provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
William |
Frymoyer |
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Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress on the importance of incentive grants and research and development funding to encourage new technology development in the industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
William |
Frymoyer |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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Ana |
Meuwissen |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation that allows companies to fully deduct R&D expenses each year.
Implementation of The Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure legislation.
Pro-manufacturing incentives related to provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act
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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William |
Frymoyer |
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Carter |
Salwin |
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Ana |
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Jonathan |
Gentile |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
27. Add the following 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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |