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MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Lobbying for MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

 Filing · LD-2 quarterly report Q3 report
Reporting period
3rd Quarter 2026
July 1 - Sep 30 · Posted Oct 20, 2026
Expenses
$400,000
What this organization spent lobbying with its own staff. Reported using the LDA's own definitions (method A): the three LDA methods count different costs, so an expenses figure is not comparable across filers that used different ones.
Client based in
District of Columbia

Official filing document

 Lobbying activity 5

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 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). H.R. 8730/S. 4429- Connected Vehicles Security Act of 2026 H.R. 10158- Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026 S. 4679- A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes. H.R. 8870- BUILD America 250 Act H.R. 7389- The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Educated members of Congress and the Administration on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light-duty vehicles. Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners. Modernization and update of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of the USMCA. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the importance of an integrated, North American, supply chain to maintaining global competitiveness across the motor vehicle supplier industry. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: various Section 232 tariffs (light vehicles, MHDVs, vehicle parts, steel, aluminum, copper, and machinery) and their related offset programs, Section 122 tariffs, Section 338 tariffs, and IEEPA tariffs (including the ongoing refunds). Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of ongoing Section 232 and Section 301 investigations. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the ongoing realities of supply chain challenges.

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts.

Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

 Bills named in this filing 8
  • H.R. 1566
    REPAIR Act
  • S. 1379
    REPAIR Act
  • H.R. 8730
    Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
  • S. 4429
    Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
  • H.R. 10158
    Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026
  • S. 4679
    A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment…
  • H.R. 8870
    BUILD America 250 Act
  • H.R. 7389
    Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026

Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, reproduced as filed. Bills are parsed from the activity descriptions.

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