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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
97e36370-3052-4b7b-8e65-d21689ccfd3f
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-04-20 17:15:54
Income (reported)
—
Expenses (reported)
$80,000
Expenses method
C
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov
Registrant (lobbying firm)

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

Contact
CALLIE HOYT
Phone
+1 202-218-7234
Address
zip:20002, city:WASHINGTON, state:DC, street:111 K ST. NE, 9TH FLOOR
Client

AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION

State
DC
Country
US
Government-entity client
false
Effective date
2007-08-09
Issues lobbied + lobbyists (5)

TRA — Transportation

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Increase intercity bus funding and improve transparency, eligibility, and certification under 49 U.S.C. 5311(f). Direct DOT to study transportation program ROI - focusing on cost, ridership, and community outcomes. Increase motorcoach fuel tax refunds under 26 U.S.C. 4221. Protect rebate eligibility for motorcoaches under any new fuel tax or HTF revenue mechanisms. Support H.R. 2526 (BEAT Act) for equitable bus access and transparency. Ensure toll and lane equity for private motorcoaches under 23 U.S.C. 129. Expand FTA audits and oversight of public transit charter activities. Create an independent review process for charter rule violations with penalties and reporting. Strengthen private operator access rights under 49 U.S.C. 5323(r) with required DOT reporting. Exempt motorcoaches from restrictive axle weight limits under 23 U.S.C. 127. Maintain current minimum financial responsibility levels under 49 U.S.C. 31139.

Lobbyists:
  • ms CAROLINE ANNE HOYT

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

BUD — Budget/Appropriations

FY26 DHS appropriations: Fund the DHS Bus Security Grant Program at $2 million in FY26 appropriations

Lobbyists:
  • ms CAROLINE ANNE HOYT

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

CAW — Clean Air and Water (quality)

Commercial vehicle engine idling emissions: Disallow states and municipalities from implementing CMV engine idling restrictions less than 15 minutes for motorcoaches.

Lobbyists:
  • ms CAROLINE ANNE HOYT

Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)

IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, Steel and aluminum 232 tariffs, removal of US-content value from total custom value for 232 tariffs: Remove imposition of new tariffs on motorcoaches and components

Lobbyists:
  • ms CAROLINE ANNE HOYT

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

ENV — Environment/Superfund

NPS Fee Structure: Maintain current CUA fee structure that does not impose new additional fees on international visitors

Lobbyists:
  • ms CAROLINE ANNE HOYT

Government entities lobbied: Interior, Dept of (DOI); Natl Park Service (NPS)

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