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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1455 Pennsylvania Ave, NW |
Address2 | Suite 755 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
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 | 2021 |
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: Ana Meuwissen |
Date | 1/20/2022 1:41:09 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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Section 301 tariffs on imports from China; Exclusions for Section 301 tariffs on imports from China; Section 232 steel tariffs; Exclusion requests for Section 232 steel tariffs; availability of domestic steel, alignment of global 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)
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 |
Meredith |
Kling |
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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
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Motor Vehicle Safety- advancements in technology and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems; vehicle cybersecurity; issues related to the shortage of semiconductors and critical supply chains. Infrastructure and Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA - H.R. 3684); U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260); NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)- Vehicle 5 Star Rating Program; hydrogen and fuel cell technology for commercial vehicles; HR 5376 - Build Back Better legislation; Discussion of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) initiative led by DHS/CISA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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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
Discussed issues related to the R&D tax amortization (American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1304); American Innovation Jobs Act (S. 749); Supported inclusion of a four-year delay of the R&D tax amortization provision within Congressional reconciliation negotiations, and inclusion of the 48C provision to incentivize plant retooling to meet the technical needs to support electric vehicle and alternative vehicle technology manufacturing; Supported retention of the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) exception in current tax law under the Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT). Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (H.R. 1019) to expand access to alternative transportation options for Americans; HR 5376 - Build Back Better / Budget Reconciliation bill.
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 |
Meredith |
Kling |
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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
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to Congressional oversight of anti-counterfeiting efforts, including ways to increase cooperation and information sharing between relevant government agencies and the private sector, and ensure that consumers understand the basic identification and contact information for third-party sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; Support of the INFORM Consumers act (S. 936) and the SHOP SAFE Act (H.R. 3429).
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 |
Meredith |
Kling |
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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
Support of the Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (H.R. 1019) to expand access to alternative transportation options for Americans; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Budget reconciliation bill (Build Back Better package); Freight Rail Innovation Act - S. 1732.
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 |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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Meredith |
Kling |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bosch request for waiver under FCC Ultra-wideband rules; Bosch filing under FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for 60 GHz Band - Amendment of Section 15.255 of the Commission's Rules.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), 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 |
Kling |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Global supply chain situation - including semiconductor supply chain - and logistics concerns related to the movement of goods and the port situation; Endless Frontier Act/U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260); budget reconciliation measure and inclusion of incentives for the retooling of existing manufacturing facilities to support production of technology for advanced vehicles; congestion at U.S. ports and challenges associated with movement of freight; Infrastructure and Investment in Jobs Act (H.R. 3684).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Informational briefing on hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Meredith |
Kling |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Informational briefing on software engineering apprenticeship program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Kling |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported the Secure Research Data Center Act to create secure pathways for sensitive data to be shared between federal government agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Meredith |
Kling |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussion of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) initiative led by DHS/CISA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Ana |
Meuwissen |
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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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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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| Bosch Rexroth Organization |
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| Robert Bosch Tool Corporation |
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| Bosch Thermotechnology Corporation |
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
| 1 Bosch Rexroth Organization | 2 | 3 |
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?
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