MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Educated Members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of consumers having access to vehicle data and the need for consumers to be able to choose who repairs their vehicle (H.R. 1566/ S. 1379). Educated members of Congress and the administration on the workforce needs of the supplier industry. Educated members of Congress on the role suppliers play in R&D for vehicle technology development. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of competitiveness issues and legislation for the motor vehicle parts sector. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of motor vehicle parts manufacturer friendly tax policies. Educated Members of Congress on supply chain resiliency H.R. 1566/ S. 1379 - REPAIR Act Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles Provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act related to pro-manufacturing incentives

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light-duty vehicles. Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners. Implementation of safety requirements in IIJA including ADAS Modernization and update of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: IEEPA tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: IEEPA tariffs on China. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum and steel and aluminum derivatives. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: reciprocal tariffs. Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and select automobile parts. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the impact of termination of tariff exclusions processes. Educated the administration on the impact of various trade agreements on the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry.

Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. EV Battery Recycling and Processing.

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Legislative efforts related to the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.

Educated members of Congress on vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions.

Educated members of Congress on economic impact and importance of remanufacturing. Educated Members of Congress and federal agencies on supply chain crises facing industry and supply chain issues at our nation's ports. Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the importance of reliable North American supply chains. Pro-manufacturing incentives related to provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act

Educated members of Congress on the importance of incentive grants and research and development funding to encourage new technology development in the industry.

Legislation that allows companies to fully deduct R&D expenses each year. Implementation of The Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure legislation. Pro-manufacturing incentives related to provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act