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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1341 G Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40008054-12
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6. House ID# 401320000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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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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: NORMAN JOHNSON |
Date | 9/20/2016 1:07:18 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
Issues related to automated driving: Advanced Crash Avoidance Technologies and Test Procedures; Vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions; Advanced diesel powered vehicles/alternative fuel vehicles and manufacturing; electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging; transportation reauthorization - highway bill. Pursued funding for R&D programs; vehicle-to-vehicle communications; electronic control systems safety and security.
Issues related to alternative vehicle technologies and alternative fuel vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Meredith |
Tunick |
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Jeffrey |
Breneman |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.
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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the implementation of remote patient monitoring technologies.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Meredith |
Tunick |
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Jeffery |
Breneman |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.
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
Promotion of energy efficiency programs and energy conservation standards; promotion of home appliance products; pursued funding for R&D programs, promotion of thermotechnology products; energy efficiency legislation; and policies that support the implementation of net zero buildings. Supported passage of S. 525/H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Meredith |
Tunick |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.
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
Foreign direct investment; international tax rules for U.S. subsidiaries; Federal fuel taxes. Raised awareness on vehicle emissions technology and fuel efficiency technology.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Meredith |
Tunick |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent of Robert Bosch LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1 has interests in the issues lobbied.
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
Issues related to fuel taxation for the Highway Trust Fund; Medium and heavy duty fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions; transportation (MAP 21) reauthorization - highway bill; funding for bicycling infrastructure and related programs in the highway bill; raised awareness of electric bicycles.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Meredith |
Tunick |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Spectrum allocation issues regarding certain consumer technologies, relative to the availability of the frequency band 77-81 GHz for automotive radar systems.
Notice of Proposed Rule Making in Docket 15-26 and calls to FCC Chairman's office regarding timing of release of document.
Filed finalized comments electronically with FCC in Docket 14-166 rulemaking proceeding dealing with spectrum for wireless microphones (for Security Systems).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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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Meredith |
Tunick |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
As a parent of Robert Bosch, LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, identified on form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
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)
Internet Address:
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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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