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 Filing · LD-2 quarterly report Q2 report
Reporting period
2nd Quarter 2026
Apr 1 - June 30 · Posted Jul 20, 2026
Expenses
$1,191,000
What this organization spent lobbying with its own staff. Reported using IRS section 162(e) definitions (method C): the three LDA methods count different costs, so an expenses figure is not comparable across filers that used different ones.
Client based in
Virginia

Official filing document

 Lobbyists on this filing 2
  • BRIAN BENNETT
    Previously held: Intern, Sen Olympia Snowe (R-ME)-2011
  • DAVID BELL
    Previously held: Director of the Office of Governmental, Policy, and Strategic Planning, NHTSA, Feb. 2025-Jan. 2026

A "covered position" is a government job the lobbyist held in the 20 years before registering, which the law requires them to name. See the revolving door for former members of Congress across all filings.

 Lobbying activity 9

Legislation and regulations regarding autonomous vehicles (H.R. 7390, "The SELF DRIVE Act"; H.R. 7377, "The Know Before You Drive Act") Legislation combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act") Proposals affecting cybersecurity risks to vehicle safety Proposals regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Proposals and legislation affecting Corporate Average Fuel Economy and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions Legislation affecting access to vehicle data and so-called "Right to Repair" (H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S. 1379, "The REPAIR Act"; H.R.6687, "DRIVER Act"; S.3494, "The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act") Proposals regarding tariffs on autos or autos parts Legislation regarding the grounding of recalled vehicles (S. 2956, "Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act") Proposals regarding patent infringement allegations Legislation regarding the sale of optional safety features (H.R. 7372, "Safety Is Not for Sale Act of 2026") Legislation that would establish a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and batteries (H.R. 8870, "BUILD America 250 Act"; H.R. 1253/S.536, "Fair SHARE Act of 2025") Legislation to prohibit the import, sale and operation of vehicles manufactured in China and ban the use of Chinese developed connected vehicle technologies on American roads (H.R. 8730/S. 4429, "Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026") Letters opposing Chinese connected vehicles entering the US auto market Proposals regarding vehicle safety and technology

Proposals that would alter the vehicle sales, advertising and financing process Legislative proposals to cap the interest rate on extensions of consumer credit and redefine the APR (no bill) Proposals regarding dealer participation, consumer discounts and voluntary protection products Proposals and legislation regarding Section 1071 small business data collection (H.R. 976/S. 557, "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act") Proposals related to telemarketing and advertising Legislative proposals regarding Congressional oversight of the CFPB (no bill) Proposals for the FDIC to reconsider the proposed Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies (ILC) rule Legislative proposals regarding consumer financial privacy law (no bill) Legislation that would amend the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions (H.R. 5775, "FCRA Liability Harmonization Act") Proposals regarding disparate impact FTC Dealer Advertising Letters

Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act) Legislation to establish a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and batteries (H.R. 8870, "BUILD America 250 Act"; H.R. 1253/S.536, "Fair SHARE Act of 2025") Proposed rules regarding car loan interest deduction

Legislation repealing the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act") Legislation affecting so-called "Right to Repair"(H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S. 1379, "The REPAIR ACT") Legislation combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act") Proposals affecting rear under guards on heavy duty trucks Proposals, legislation and regulation affecting heavy-duty emissions and fuel economy Proposals regarding tariffs on trucks or truck parts

Proposals regarding employee health and safety Proposals regarding rulemakings on employee classifications Proposals regarding accommodation for people with disabilities Proposals regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime requirements

Proposals affecting small business credit applications Legislative proposals requiring regulatory early notice by agencies and for other purposes (no bill)

Proposals affecting data privacy and security Legislation regarding regulation of motor vehicle transactions (no bill) Proposals regarding vehicle safety and technology

Proposals affecting trade related to motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts. Proposals regarding support for the US Mexico Canada Agreement

Legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and remove the prior approval requirement (H.R. 1399, "Prior Approval Reform Act")

 Bills named in this filing 22

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

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