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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
1b87182f-8f92-4fc9-8a0d-08e922a31406
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-04-20 16:55:45
Income (reported)
Expenses (reported)
$480,000
Expenses method
A
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov
Registrant (lobbying firm)

MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Contact
CARTER SALWIN
Phone
+1 248-891-0046
Address
zip:20005, city:Washington, state:DC, street:1425 K Street, NW Suite 910
Client

MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

State
DC
Country
US
Government-entity client
false
Effective date
2007-08-10
Issues lobbied + lobbyists (8)

AUT — Automotive Industry

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). 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 and the Administration officials on the mobility industry supply chain and the impact of government policies Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Energy, Dept of; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); White House Office

TRA — Transportation

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. Educated members of Congress on supplier priorities related to H.R. 6947- SAFE Exit Act of 2026 Educated members of Congress on the supplier priorities related to H.R. 6688- ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act Implementation of safety requirements that we included in the Infrastructure and Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA) Modernization and update of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Federal Maritime Commission; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); White House Office

TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)

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. Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of the following tariff regimes on the motor vehicle supplier industry: global reciprocal tariffs. Educated members of Congress and the Administration on the effects and impact of the Section 232 tariffs on select automobile and truck parts, and the new inclusions process for these tariffs. Educated the administration and Congress on the impact of various completed pending reciprocal bilateral trade agreements on the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry. Educated the Administration and Congress on the impact of pending new Section 232 investigations on the supplier industry Educated Administration officials on the mobility industry supply chain and the impact of government policies Educated Members of Congress and the Administration on the impact of pending Section 301 investigations on the supplier industry Educated Members of Congress and the Administration on the importance of USMCA renewal as close to its current form U.S. economic stability and job growth.

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; Small Business Administration (SBA); Treasury, Dept of; U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Vice President of the U.S.; White House Office

ENG — Energy/Nuclear

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

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); SENATE

CPT — Copyright/Patent/Trademark

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.

Lobbyists:
  • mr CARTER MATTHEW SALWIN

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Copyright Office; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; White House Office

CAW — Clean Air and Water (quality)

Engaged with Administration officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Energy, Dept of; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Executive Office of the President (EOP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

MAN — Manufacturing

Educated members of Congress on the 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

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Executive Office of the President (EOP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); SENATE

SCI — Science/Technology

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

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); SENATE

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