CATHERINE BOLAND

Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts. Educated policymakers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce. Implementation of the INFORM Consumers Act Legislation related to the 117th Congress Bill - SHOP SAFE

Educated Congress and the Administration on the workforce training needs of the industry to meet needs of an evolving industry as the vehicle fleet transitions to net-zero emissions.

Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. EV Battery Recycling and Processing. Implementation of the Federal Electric Vehicle Management and Recycling Bill. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act S.1099 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2023 H.R.763 - Supply CHAINS Act H.R.762 - Building Resilient Supply Chains Act

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. Educated Members of Congress on the importance of passing automated vehicle legislation that would advance the safe deployment of ADS-equipped automated vehicles. Addressed regulatory agencies on the importance of cybersecurity. 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 passage of overall competitiveness 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. 762 - Building Resilient Supply Chains Act H.R. 763 - Supply CHAINS Act H.R. 906 - REPAIR Act - DMCA Triennial Review Process H.R. 2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act S. 866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act

Educated members of Congress and the administration about the importance of the 5.9GHz spectrum for wireless communications between vehicles.

Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light-duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs. Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Educated members of Congress on the impact of repair restrictions on vehicle owners. Implementation of safety requirements in IIJA including ADAS Requirements of the NCAP

MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION