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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 803 7th Street NW, Suite 300 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 49681-12
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6. House ID# 345080000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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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: Jennifer Thomas |
Date | 4/19/2018 3:56:21 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
H.R. 701 - Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2017 or the SPY Car Act of 2017
H.R. 736 - Black Box Privacy Protection Act
H.R. 2801 - Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act or the Hot Cars Act of 2017
H.R. 3388 - Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act" or the Self Drive Act
H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018
S. 680 - Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2017 or the SPY Car Act of 2017
S. 1225 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2017
S.1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
S. 1666 - Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act of 2017 or the Hot Cars Act of 2017
S. 1885 - American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act" or the "AV Start Act
5.9 GHz Testing
EPA/DOT Nominations
Executive Order 13777
FAST Act Implementation
Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
Fuel Economy Petition
Takata Airbag Environmental Compliance
Takata/Key Safety Systems CFIUS Review
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Research & Innovative Technology Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), 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 |
Jennifer |
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Schwietert |
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Jeff |
Beck |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
H.R.2520 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017 or the Browser Act of 2017
S. 88 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act or DIGIT Act.
S. 1691 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017
Patch Act Cyber Vulnerability
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Research & Innovative Technology Administration, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
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 |
Jennifer |
Thomas |
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Bainwol |
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Beck |
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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
H.R. 701 - Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2017 or the SPY Car Act of 2017
H.R. 736 - Black Box Privacy Protection Act
H.R. 2801 - Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act or the Hot Cars Act of 2017
H.R. 3388 - Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act" or the Self Drive Act
S. 680 - Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2017 or the SPY Car Act of 2017
S. 88 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act or DIGIT Act
S. 1666 - Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act or the Hot Cars Act of 2017
S. 1885 - American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act" or the "AV Start Act
S. 2202 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act
Executive Order 13777
FAST Act Implementation
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication
Takata/Key Safety Systems CFIUS Review
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Research & Innovative Technology Administration
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 |
Jennifer |
Thomas |
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Beck |
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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
H.R.1879 - Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017 or Parts Act
H.R.2801 - Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in Rear Seats Act or the Hot Cars Act of 2017
H.R. 3388 - Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act" or the Self Drive Act
S.812 - Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017 or the Parts Act
S.1390 - Support Technology and Research for Our Nations Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act of 2017 or the Stronger Patents Act of 2017
S. 1885 - American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act" or the "AV Start Act
QUALCOMM/Intel Federal Trade Commission letter on Patent/Antitrust
Counterfeit Auto Parts Enforcement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
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 |
Jennifer |
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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
H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018
S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
S. 1225 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2017
S.1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition
S.1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
CAFE Civil Penalties
Executive Order 13777
Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review
NHTSA petition for rulemaking to update and upgrade the FMVSS #305 regarding electric-powered vehicles & shock protection
E10 Test Fuel Certification
Higher Octane Fuels
Auto Regulatory Reform
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 |
Jennifer |
Thomas |
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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
H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018
S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
S.1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition
CAFE Civil Penalties
EPA/DOT Nominations
Executive Order 13777
Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review
LCSA Implementation
Auto Regulatory Reform
E10 Test Fuel Certification
Higher Octane Fuels
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 |
Jennifer |
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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
NAFTA Renegotiation
Sections 232 and 301/Tariffs
Takata/Key Safety Systems CFIUS Review
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Innovative Technology Administration
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
H.R.1393 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017.
S.540 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017.
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 |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.701 - Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2017 or the SPY Act of 2017
H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
H.R.2520 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017 or the Browser Act of 2017
H.R. 3388 - Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act" or the Self Drive Act
S.680 - Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2017 or the SPY Act of 2017 S. 1691 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017
S. 1885 - American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act" or the "AV Start Act
5.9 GHz Testing
Patch Act Cyber Vulnerability
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Innovative Technology Administration, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3388 - Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act" or the Self Drive Act
S. 1885 - American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act" or the "AV Start Act
S. 2202 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act
CAFE Civil Penalties
CAFE/GHG Mid-Term Review
EPA/DOT Nominations
FAST Act Implementation
Federal Transportation Infrastructure Investment
NHTSA petition for rulemaking to update and upgrade the FMVSS #305 regarding electric-powered vehicles & shock protection
Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition
Rail Service Delays
STB Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Rail Service Delays
STB Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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
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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Sections 232 and 301/Tariffs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Innovative Technology Administration
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
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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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