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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 Street NW, Suite 500 E |
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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 | 2013 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs |
Date | 07/22/2013 |
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 and remanufacturing industry, the
advancement of vehicle technology, particularly the creation of a new vehicle system and features that help improve the safety and energy efficiency of motor vehicle's on America's roads. Supported technology neutral regulations and legislation for advanced energy efficient vehicles.
Educated members of Congress and Administration officials about the potential benefits of updating the Federal Trade Commission used auto parts guide to accurately reflect remanufactured parts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Lehner |
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Catherine |
Boland |
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Daniel |
Houton |
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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
Educated administration officials and members of Congress on intellectual property rights violation relating to vehicle parts suppliers. Monitored The PARTS Act (HR 1663, S 780). Monitored legislation aimed reducing frivolous patent lawsuits (HR 845, HR 2639, S 1013, HR 2024)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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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Houton |
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Lehner |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated administration officials on measures to safeguard or ensure safety of imported automotive products.
Supported Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.662) to strengthen U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anticounterfeiting efforts by enabling them to share more information with intellectual property rights holders.
Supported H.R. 22 legislation to allow Customs and Border Patrol to share unredacted images or copies of products potentially violating intellectual property rights with rights holders.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office, 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 |
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Houton |
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Lehner |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the
domestic and global markets.
Supported H.R. 3 authorizing construction on the final route of Keystone XL pipeline.
General discussion with administration officials on heavy duty vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards.
Supported legislation (H.R. 1027, S.488) to create program for research, development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy (DOE).
Supported S 1230 to assist manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles.
Supported S 783 and HR 527 to ensure a continuous and secure supply of helium in the United States.
Supported HR 761 to ensure supply of critical minerals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), White House Office, 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 |
Catherine |
Boland |
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Tom |
Lehner |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on challenges posed by proposed regulations covering reporting requirements for goods containing specific minerals from regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Educated Congress and administration officials about SEC rules requiring corporations disclose political spending activities to shareholders.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Catherine |
Boland |
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L Ann |
Wilson |
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Tom |
Lehner |
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Daniel |
Houton |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated Congress and administration officials about the need to reform the immigration process and expand the number of worker sponsored visas for highly skilled workers. Supported S.169 the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 to help manufacturers recruit highly skilled workers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office
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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Lehner |
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Catherine |
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Daniel |
Houton |
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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 and the administration on importance of manufacturing industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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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Tom |
Lehner |
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L Ann |
Wilson |
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Daniel |
Houton |
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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 on the impact of DOL and NLRB regulations.
Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity.
Supported the Secret Ballot Protection Act HR2346 to guarantee workers the right to secret ballot when voting on unionization.
Supported the Representation Fairness Restoration Act HR 2347 to prohibit minority factions of a community of interest from organizing against the will of their peers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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Lehner |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported legislation (HR 497 & S 453) to redirect existing worker training funding toward programs that provide portable industry recognized certifications.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Tom |
Lehner |
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Catherine |
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Daniel |
Houton |
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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
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on the need for reform.
Supported lower corporate rate with broader base, continuation of research and development tax credits, continuation of Section 199 credit, and modernization of the international tax system.
Supported incentives for hybrid trucks.
Supported incentives for installing advanced heavy duty vehicle safety systems.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Houton |
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Catherine |
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Tom |
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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, administration officials, and agency staff on the effects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic and Investment Partnership and the benefits of trade in remanufactured parts, as well as the trade promotion authority.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Houton |
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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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
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 Congress on advanced safety technology for heavy duty vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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 |
L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Tom |
Lehner |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported H.R. 2122 and S. 1029 requiring lowest cost rulemaking alternative to meet statutory objection.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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L. Ann |
Wilson |
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Tom |
Lehner |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported S. 1009 to update the Toxic Substances Control Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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