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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 111 K ST. NE |
Address2 | 9TH FLOOR |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1843-12
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6. House ID# 317180000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Suzanne Rohde |
Date | 4/8/2024 9:00:37 AM |
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
Legislation concerning commercial motor vehicles, including HR 471, HR 2367, HR 3013, HR 3318, HR 3408, HR 3447, S.J.Res.11/H.J.Res.53, and bills related to parking, CDLs, sexual assault policies, and climate change/e-vehicles. Matters related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs act, concerning commercial motor vehicles and highway infrastructure. Reauthorization of federal aviation programs, and matters concerning rural transportation, 5311 program and congestion pricing. Finalization of FY24 funding, and FY25 Budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Over-the-Road Bus security assistance, as authorized by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act, seeking continued funding for the program through the annual appropriations process, FY 24 and proposals for FY 25. Ongoing engagement/work with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to the grant program and other security related matters concerning the motorcoach industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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
Monitoring federal fuel tax provisions, in the context of financing federal transportation programs; regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury related to transportation and small businesses, including implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act; legislation on CDL tax credits (H.R. 471 et al); legislation on tax relief for Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services grants (HR 3510/S. 1944); legislation addressing bonus depreciation, business interest deduction, and gifts and estate tax.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - 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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reviewing/responding to the National Parks Service intiative for an online commercial use authorization (CUA) registration system. Monitoring fee proposals for CUAs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS)
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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring the annual appropriations process; advocating for continued funding of the Over-the-Road Bus security assistance program under the Homeland Security appropriations bill; monitoring appropriations for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its modal administrations (FY 24 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, and prep for FY 25 funding).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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
Monitoring legislative activity regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act, in relation to exemption language, and overtime salary thresholds; tracking DOL regulatory matters related to overtime pay, heat standards, report filing; the NLRB's new regulations on joint employer status and union elections.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring legislative activity, generally, for matters that affect small business entities; tracking Dept. of Labor regulations addressing overtime pay thresholds and heat standards; Dept. of Treasury's FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act regulation on beneficial ownership reporting.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring policy and grant programs administered jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, related to electric vehicles and infrastructure; implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, in connection with highway programs that impact commercial motor vehicles operations; monitoring the New York City congestion pricing initiative under the FHWA Value Pricing Pilot program; monitoring the establishment federal system funding alternative advisory board.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
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
Diesel Engine Replacement program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; engine emissions and standards regulatory actions pertaining to heavy-duty vehicles; programs related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affecting commercial vehicles and/or operations; rule-makings concerning NOx and GHG Phase 3, and related activities with the California Air Resources Board.
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 |
Suzanne |
Rohde |
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Counsel, U.S. House of Reps, T&I Committee; Assistant Administrator, RSPA/USDOT; Policy Assistant, USDOT; Chief Counsel, FMCSA/USDOT; Special Assistant, NTSB |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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?
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