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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 3930 University Dr. |
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| City | Fairfax |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22030 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401102073-12
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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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| 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: William Brett Richardson |
Date | 4/14/2025 12:17:58 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act
In the 118th Congress, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332), a bipartisan bill aimed at correcting a longstanding discrepancy in the treatment of floor plan interest deductions for RV dealers. Under current federal tax law, motorhomes qualify for the full deduction of floor plan interest as motor vehicles, while towable RVs (such as travel trailers and campers) do not-limiting the deduction for dealers with more than $29 million in annual gross receipts.
H.R. 332 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to explicitly include towable recreational vehicles in the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of the floor plan financing interest deduction. This change would provide tax parity between motorized and towable RV inventory, easing the financial burden on RV dealers and helping level the playing field across the industry.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and is supported by RVDA as a targeted, industry-specific correction to a technical oversight from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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 |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
EXPLORE Act (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act) - Legislative Summary
The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) is a bipartisan, comprehensive outdoor recreation package designed to improve access to and infrastructure on public lands and waters. The legislation includes provisions to modernize campground facilities, streamline recreational permitting processes, expand digital tools for visitors, support underserved and veteran communities, and invest in sustainable recreation-based economic development in gateway communities.
The EXPLORE Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). It passed the House with unanimous support in April 2024 and was approved by the Senate in December 2024. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on January 4, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 118-234.
This law represents a major legislative achievement for the outdoor recreation sector, enhancing public access, economic opportunity, and infrastructure resilience across the nations federal land systems.
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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Richardson |
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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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
The PART Act (H.R. 621 / S. 154) is bipartisan legislation introduced in the 118th Congress to address the nationwide surge in catalytic converter thefts. The bill proposes a federal framework to deter theft, improve traceability, and support law enforcement.
Key provisions include:
Requiring vehicle manufacturers to stamp VINs on catalytic converters at the point of manufacture;
Establishing a grant program to support entities in marking catalytic converters already in circulation;
Requiring recordkeeping and documentation for purchasers of catalytic converters;
Creating federal criminal penalties for theft, trafficking, or sale of stolen catalytic converters, with penalties of up to five years in prison.
The House version was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure. The Senate version was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As of April 2025, neither bill has advanced beyond committee.
The legislation has broad industry support, including from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), and is intended to provide a consistent, interstate approach to combat catalytic converter theft across the country.
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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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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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
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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) |