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To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
November 29, 2022
Latest Action
December 2, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Donald M. Payne, Jr.Democratic(NJ)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
44pct
3d open
vs 106 other HJRES bills in the 117th — cohort avg 84d
This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
Yes
370
No
152
Present
1
Not Voting
9
Party Breakdown
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Became Public Law No: 117-216.
Became Public Law No: 117-216.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate, under the order of 12/1/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 15. Record Vote Number: 372.
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 12/1/22, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 15. Record Vote Number: 372.
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6929-6932)
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| #372 | senate | On the Resolution | Resolution Agreed to (80-15, 3/5 majority required) | December 1, 2022 |
| #490 | house | On Passage | Passed | November 30, 2022 |
2023 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to the implementation of labor agreement H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees (P.L. 117).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to the implementation of labor agreement H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees (P.L. 117).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2022 · fourth_quarter · Roads/Highway
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - NACD advocated for a full Surface Transportation Board to review and resolve issues related to rail. NACD advocated for rail reform as it relates to competitive switching and demurrage fees. NACD advocated in favor of the House, Senate, and joint resolutions to avoid a rail labor strike that passed both Chambers. Specifically, advocated in support of 1) H.J.Res.100 that provides for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees, and S.J.Res.61 a joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the recommendations in the report of the Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 that was issued on August 16, 2022, with respect to any such disputes that remain unresolved by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022. Additionally, NACD advocated for a separate amendment to the resolution, H.Con.Res.119, which would grant workers seven paid sick days. Specifically, it was a concurrent resolution that would provide for seven days of sick leave for railroad employees under the terms of the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations. The resolution that guaranteed seven paid sick days for rail workers, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, could not overcome the filibuster in the U.S. Senate despite receiving bipartisan support. Additionally, NACD advocated regarding NACDs support for including additional paid sick days in any legislated rail labor agreement. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On March 20, 2021, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1745) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of eight original cosponsors (4 republicans and 4 democrats). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of seven original cosponsors (3 republicans, 3 democrats, and 1 independent) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 659). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
NACD advocated in favor of the House, Senate, and joint resolutions to avoid a rail labor strike that passed both Chambers. Specifically, advocated in support of 1) H.J.Res.100 that provides for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees, and S.J.Res.61 a joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the recommendations in the report of the Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 that was issued on August 16, 2022, with respect to any such disputes that remain unresolved by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022. Additionally, NACD advocated for a separate amendment to the resolution, H.Con.Res.119, which would grant workers seven paid sick days. Specifically, it was a concurrent resolution that would provide for seven days of sick leave for railroad employees under the terms of the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations. The resolution that guaranteed seven paid sick days for rail workers, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, could not overcome the filibuster in the U.S. Senate despite receiving bipartisan support. Additionally, NACD advocated regarding NACDs support for including additional paid sick days in any legislated rail labor agreement. Superfund Excise Tax Full or Partial Repeal - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act reinstatement of the Superfund excise tax led to NACD advocating for full or partial repeal of the Superfund excise tax. Additionally, NACD advocated for Congress to put pressure on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Treasury to issue additional guidance on the excise tax due to unclear initial guidance that left taxpayers guessing as to what should be taxed. The Superfund Tax on chemicals was sold as a fee on chemicals, but it is really a new tax on consumers. The 42 chemicals identified for taxation are the building blocks for a limitless number of goods, including steel, plastics, wood products, copper, cement, glass, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, rubber, paint and coatings, batteries, solar panels, soap and detergents, ceramics, textiles, semiconductors, water treatment, light bulbs, refrigerants, dental fillings, fireworks, and consumer electronics. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also impede the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework by making the components of infrastructure more expensive-including clean energy building blocks such as renewable energy, advanced coatings, energy efficiency solutions and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The Superfund Tax on chemicals will also make U.S. manufacturers less competitive. NACD advocated for full repeal of the Superfund Tax in 2022, as well as partial repeal/exclusion of certain specific chemicals not manufactured in the US. While we awaited more information from the IRS, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which reinstated the Hazardous Substance Superfund Financing Tax Rate on Crude Oil and Petroleum Products. The tax will go into effect on January 1, 2023, and will be applied upon importation of the petroleum products. This is likely to have an impact on NACD members. NACD engaged in congressional advocacy to eliminate or limit the scope of the Superfund tax, including working with representatives and senators to send letters to Treasury/IRS, and educating offices on key committees about chemical distributors' compliance challenges. NACD encouraged members of the House of Representatives to sign a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that was signed by eleven bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives members urging the IRS to issue guidance on the Superfund tax. Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - NACD advocated for a full Surface Transportation Board to review and resolve issues related to rail. NACD advocated for rail reform as it relates to competitive switching and demurrage fees. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On March 20, 2021, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1745) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of eight original cosponsors (4 republicans and 4 democrats). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of seven original cosponsors (3 republicans, 3 democrats, and 1 independent) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 659). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - NACD advocated for a full Surface Transportation Board to review and resolve issues related to rail. NACD advocated for rail reform as it relates to competitive switching and demurrage fees. NACD advocated in favor of the House, Senate, and joint resolutions to avoid a rail labor strike that passed both Chambers. Specifically, advocated in support of 1) H.J.Res.100 that provides for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees, and S.J.Res.61 a joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the recommendations in the report of the Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 that was issued on August 16, 2022, with respect to any such disputes that remain unresolved by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022. Additionally, NACD advocated for a separate amendment to the resolution, H.Con.Res.119, which would grant workers seven paid sick days. Specifically, it was a concurrent resolution that would provide for seven days of sick leave for railroad employees under the terms of the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations. The resolution that guaranteed seven paid sick days for rail workers, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, could not overcome the filibuster in the U.S. Senate despite receiving bipartisan support. Additionally, NACD advocated regarding NACDs support for including additional paid sick days in any legislated rail labor agreement. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On March 20, 2021, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1745) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of eight original cosponsors (4 republicans and 4 democrats). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan mix of seven original cosponsors (3 republicans, 3 democrats, and 1 independent) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 659). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day Nov. 29, 2022).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 290 - 137 (Roll no. 490). (text: CR H8661)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 290 - 137 (Roll no. 490).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8669-8670)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 100, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.J. Res. 100 until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 100.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3372, H.R. 6878, H.R. 8876 and H.J. Res. 100. The resolution provides for adoption of H. Res. 1495 and H. Con. Res. 118.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H8661-8667)
Rule H. Res. 1499 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3372, H.R. 6878, H.R. 8876 and H.J. Res. 100. The resolution provides for adoption of H. Res. 1495 and H. Con. Res. 118.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| November 29, 2022 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
NACD advocated in favor of the House, Senate, and joint resolutions to avoid a rail labor strike that passed both Chambers. Specifically, advocated in support of 1) H.J.Res.100 that provides for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees, and S.J.Res.61 a joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the recommendations in the report of the Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 that was issued on August 16, 2022, with respect to any such disputes that remain unresolved by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022. Additionally, NACD advocated for a separate amendment to the resolution, H.Con.Res.119, which would grant workers seven paid sick days. Specifically, it was a concurrent resolution that would provide for seven days of sick leave for railroad employees under the terms of the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations. The resolution that guaranteed seven paid sick days for rail workers, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, could not overcome the filibuster in the U.S. Senate despite receiving bipartisan support. Additionally, NACD advocated regarding NACDs support for including additional paid sick days in any legislated rail labor agreement. NACD advocates in opposition to the companion legislation S.420/H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021. The PRO Act passed the House in March of this year but has not moved forward in the Senate. Provisions in the PRO Act would force employers to provide their employees' personal information to labor groups without employee consent, infringe upon a worker's right to a secret ballot in union elections, and take away a worker's ability to work independently, especially in those working in the gig economy. NACD advocated against the inclusion of elements of the PRO Act in several pieces of legislation. Legislation that serves, as a solution to the Multiemployer Pension Solvency Crisis, creating a new administration within the Treasury Department to issue loans to plans with (a) critical and declining, (b) critical, or (c) insolvent status. While generally supporting an immediate resolution of the crisis as well as moving the debate to the Senate, NACD is in opposition to bills that do not address underlying structural issues impacting Multi-employer pensions. Legislation that would bring the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) into the 21st century by updating the definition of employee, conforming the definition of employee with other New Deal era statutes that already apply a common-law definition for the term, and reconciling the FLSA with more recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Legislation that would (a) force companies to turn over personally identifying information such as addresses, contact information, and shift information on employees to unions, (b) shorten the amount of time businesses would have to prepare for union certifying elections (c) modify the tests for independent-contractor and joint-employer to definitions not consistent with current employment trends, and make many other changes to labor and employment law that would be better debated individually. NACD is in opposition to this bill.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Twin 33 trailers; truck size and weights; surface transportation; autonomous and self-driving vehicles; supply chain security; ports; infrastructure; metrics; labor relations and contract negotiations; lithium battery transport; FAST Act reauthorization; F4A preemption; UAS/drone policy; H.R. 1745/S. 659, DRIVE-Safe Act; Comments on Hours of Service for Drivers; Port Congestion; Detention and Demurrage Fees; pending transportation legislation; H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act; S. 1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; Build Back Better Act; USICA; COMPETES Act; H.J. Res. 100 Railroad Strike Legislation
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
EE0-1 form; ambush election rule; micro unions; paid leave proposals; overtime rule; persuader rule litigation; OSHA reporting and recordkeeping; Flexibility Act; FAMILY Act; Independent contractor classification; Employer wellness programs; Worker Center designations by Department of Labor; paid leave/federal preemption; Workflex in the 21st Century Act; FLSA modernization; ADA website compliance; LMRDA reform; scheduling regulations; workforce development/training; Employee Rights Act; Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act; ADA website accessibility; persuader rule regulation; NLRB nominations; tech/talent recruitment; Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Pregnancy Discrimination Amendment Act; Paycheck Fairness Act; Ending Forced Arbitration Act; Equality Act; WAGE Equity Act; Raise the Wage Act; workforce innovation; EEOC nominations; Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, secondary boycotts; NEW GIG Act; FY 2020 appropriations tracking, POWADA, FAMILY Act; Unemployment insurance, OSHA safety guidance, EEOC workplace discrimination; COVID-19/American Rescue Plan; DOL Independent Contractor Rulemaking; NLRB/Secondary boycotts; Build Back Better Act; Handbook policies; SECURES 2.0; Childcare policies; FAIR Act; H.J. Res. 100 Railroad Strike Legislation
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Domestic procurement policies Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)implementation Rail combination considerations as they relate to accessibility and reliability. Highway Trust Fund maintenance. Water Resources and Development Act of 2022 (HR 7776) HJ Res 100- To Avoid a Freight Rail Shutdown
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization National Freight Rail Labor Negotiations S.545 - REEF Act H.R.867 - High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2021 S.4959 - A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements H.J.Res.95 - To provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes. S.J.Res.61 - A joint resolution to provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes. H.R.8649 - Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. H.Con.Res.119 - Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 6102, Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2021, All Titles S. 4511, Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2022, All Titles H.J. Res. 100, Providing a Resolution to Avert a Rail Strike Shutdown
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1341, Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act; H.R. 1512, CLEAN Future Act; H.R. 1745, Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (DRIVE-Safe Act); H.R. 2187, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021; H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021; H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4521, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4996, Ocean Shipping Reform At of 2021; H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 5389, REDUCE Act OF 2021; H.R. 5673, Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Technical Correction Act; H.R. 6546, Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022; H.R. 6567, Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2022; H.R. 6809, TRUCKERS Act; H.R. 7456, Stopping Hindrances to Invigorate Ports and Increase Trade Act or the SHIP-IT Act; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023; H.R. 7965, Drone Act of 2022; H.R. 8116, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022; H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8649, Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act; H.R. 8966, START Act; H.R. 9087, TAP American Energy Act; H.R. 9592, Trucker Bathroom Access Act; H.J. Res. 100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees; S. 469, Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act; S. 659, DRIVE Safe Act; S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 2435, Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022; S. 2645, REDUCE Act of 2021; S. 3262, FREIGHT Act; S. 3542, Drone Act of 2022; S. 3543, Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022; S. 3556, LICENSE Act of 2022; S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform At of 2021; S. 3701, TRUCKERS Act; S. 3807, SHIP IT Act; S. 4687 Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2022; S. 4815, START Act; S. 4959, Reliable Rail Service Act; FY2022 THUD Appropriations; FY2023 THUD Appropriations; Unintroduced Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act (or the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2022); Competitive bidding process for material selection in water infrastructure; Increasing the federal gross vehicle weight limit for trucks on Interstate Highways; Issues related to competition within the railroad industry; Issues related to FAST Act Reauthorization; Issues related to reciprocal switching and mergers; Rail Policy, Infrastructure
Client expense: $5,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Implementation of Drive Safe Act (H.R. 1745 and S. 659) Provisions of Public Law 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.J. Res 100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. Issues related to West Coast Port Labor discussions Issues related to Class I Rail Labor discussions Other workforce and labor issues included Hours of Service reform, Independent Contractors, Truck Driver Shortages, Veteran Employment Training Act, the NLRB, and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.369; A bill to authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. - bill in its entirety; S.545; Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.2900; Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.2100; To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R.1848; The Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows American Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.1319; American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Title II, Part 2, Subtitle J; Title VII, Subtitle A, Sec. 7101; Executive Order 14036; Promoting Competition in the American Economy - Sec. 5, n; S.1500; Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.2937; Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; S.1732; To establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute to carry out a research and development program to develop new technologies for freight rail locomotives - bill in its entirety; H.R.3409; To establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute to carry out a research and development program to develop new technologies for freight rail locomotives - bill in its entirety; H.R.3528; Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S.1789; Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.3481; Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; H.Res.666; Expressing support for the designation of theweekof September 20 through September 26, 2021, as "RailSafetyWeek" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals ofRailSafetyWeekto reducerail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; S.Res.382; A resolution expressing support for the designation of theweekof September 20 through September 26, 2021, as "RailSafetyWeek" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals ofRailSafetyWeekto reducerail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; H.R.5376; Build Back Better Act - Title XI, Sec. 110009, Sec. 110010; Title XXII, Sec. 2212; Part 1 Sec. 135101; Part 7, Sec. 135701; H.R.5771; Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2021 - bill in its entirety; Locomotive Emissions Bill - bill in its entirety; H.R.8255; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - bill in its entirety; H.R.8256; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - bill in its entirety; H.R.8649; Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.8598; Rail Employee Training Modernization Act - bill in its entirety; H.J.Res.95; To provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; S.J.Res.61; To provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.Res.1371; Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; S.Res.798; Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; S.4959; Reliable Rail Service Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.8608; Retirees to Rail Act - bill in its entirety; S.4660; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - bill in its entirety; H.J. Res.100; To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. - bill in its entirety; H.Con.Res. 119; Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100. - bill in its entirety; S.Amdt.6503 to H.J.Res.100 - bill in its entirety; Issues related to underrides; Issues related to railroad preference; Issues related to automated track inspection; Issues related to tax treatment of railroads; Issues related to MxV Rail and the Transportation Technology Center transition; Issues related to forced switching; Issues related to railroad employee attendance policy; Issues related to broadband right of way access; Issues related to block crossing; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to Mexican crew; Issues related to Private Right of Action; Issues related to Railroad regulatory reform; Issues related to railroad retirement and unemployment insurance; Issues related to standards and metrics; Issues Related to Mask Mandates; Issues related to the Surface Transportation Board, nominations, & reauthorization; Issues related to National Mediation Board; Issues related to climate change; Issues related to switching operations; Issues related to grant programs to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation systems; Issues related to Section 106 historic preservation reviews; Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths; Issues related to grade crossing; Issues Related to Federal Railroad Administration nominations; Issues related to discrimination in federal passenger rail contracting; Issues related to CREATE projects; Issues related to passenger rail; Issues related to railroad employee attendance policy; Issues related to Alternative Fuels for Locomotives; Issues related to movement of Hazmat by rail; Funding and policies related to Amtrak; Issues related to the Pilot and Waiver Process at FRA for the deployment of new technologies; Issues related to the Secure Corridor Strategy; Issues related to cost-benefit analysis at the STB; Issues related to Crew Size; Issues related to permitting; Issues related to the Pilot and Waiver Process at FRA for the deployment of new technologies.
Client expense: $1,120,434 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to modal equity, transportation funding and user fees that subsidize trucks by funding HTF through General Revenue Fund transfers; Issues related to safety technology- including air break testing, automated track inspection, trip optimizer, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain concerns; Issues related to rail crossings, rail title, Section 130 funding; Issues related to automation; Issues related to Amtrak, passenger rail and high speed rail; Issues related to rail labor, PEB, and collective bargaining; Issues related to rail economic regulation; Railroad Right of Way issues; Issues before the STB, Pan Am acquisition, Amtrak, Forced Switching, Rail Service, Additional Service Reports, First Mile Last Mile Data, Final Offer Rate Review; Issues related to alternative fuels in locomotives research; Federal Maritime Commission Transportation Data Initiative - related to freight rail data; HR 8294 - THUD Appropriations section and items related to transportation funding; S. 1658 Pump for Nursing Mother Act - related to exemptions in locomotive cabs; PL117-80 Continuing Appropriations through December 16, 2022; S.J. Res 61 and H.J. Res 95 Joint resolutions of issues in a railway labor agreement dispute; S. 4808 Senate Coast Guard actions related to bridge automation; H.J.Res. 100 and H.Con.Res. 119 related to rail labor agreements and additional paid days off; H.R. 2617 Omnibus Appropriations Bill;
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
- H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (NLRB Funding) - H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. (Paid leave) - Paid leave (Lobbying for Inclusion in the Omnibus) - Child care - Inclusion in Omnibus - H.R. 1065 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (lobbying for inclusion in omnibus)
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to national rail labor negotiations, H.J.Res.100
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to national rail labor negotiations, H.J.Res.100
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied in support of H.J. Res. 100 regarding rail worker labor negotiations and H. Con. Res. 119, to provide 7 days of annual paid sick leave for rail workers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Lobbied in support of H.J. Res. 100 regarding rail worker labor negotiations and H. Con. Res. 119, to provide 7 days of annual paid sick leave for rail workers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to S.J. Res.61 and H.J. Res. 95 Issues related to the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements and railroad contract negotiations including H.J.Res.100 and H.Con.Res.119. Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations Issues related to supply chain fluidity
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.J. Res. 100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 5/S. 393, Equality Act H.R. 7/S. 205, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 H.R. 603/S. 53, Raise the Wage Act of 2021 H.R. 804/S. 248, Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act H.R. 830, Wage Increase Fairness Act H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 H.R. 1065/S. 1486/S. 4431, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act H.R. 1195, Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H.R. 1284/S. 403, Fair and Open Competition (FOCA) Act H.R. 1277/S. 374, Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1458/S.490, Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 1735/S. 673, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021 H.R. 2491, Wage Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 2668, Consumer Protection and Recovery Act H.R. 2795, DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act H.R. 2873, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 2883, Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications H.R. 2884, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act H.R. 2891/S. 1428, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act H.R. 2926/S. 663, One Agency Act H.R. 3110/S. 1658, Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act H.R. 3114, Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 H.R. 3460/S. 1787, State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021 H.R. 3816/S. 2992, American Choice and Innovation Online Act H.R. 3825, Ending Platform Monopolies Act H.R. 3826/S. 3197, Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 3843/S. 228, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 3849, Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 H.R. 4109/S. 2193, Protections for Socially Good Activities Act H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 5017/S. 2710, Open App Markets Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act H.R. 5842, Ending the Monopoly of Power Over Workplace Harassment through Education and Reporting (EMPOWER) Act H.R. 6922/S. 3760, Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act H.R. 7194/S. 3889, Employee Rights Act H.R. 7151, Ensuring Sound Guidance Act H.R. 7309, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 H.R. 7701, Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act H.R. 8295/S. 4659, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.Res. 823, Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3460) to amend title 28 of the United States Code to prevent the transfer of actions arising under the antitrust laws in which a State is a complainant H.J. Res. 100,To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees H. Con. Res. 119, Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100 S. 225, Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021 S. 478, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2021 S. 977, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act of 2021 S. 1074, Trust-Busting for the Twenty-First Century Act S. 1204, Bust Up Big Tech Act S. 1380, Clean Slate Act of 2021 S. 1425, Stop Significant and Time-wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics (STALLING) Act S. 1435, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2021 S. 1636, Save Local Business Act S. 2039, Tougher Enforcement Against Monopolists (TEAM) Act S. 2991, Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 S. 3311, FTC Integrity Act S. 3847, Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act of 2022 S. 3889, Employee Rights Act S. 4145, Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022 S. J. Res. 13, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures" Nomination of Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division Interim final rule on Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (86 Fed. Reg. 32,376-32,628, June 21, 2021) Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02, Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees (85 Fed. Reg. 82,798-82,866, December 18, 2020) Proposed Rule, Department of Labor; Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (87 Fed. Reg. 62,218-62,275, Oct. 13, 2022) Proposed Rule, National Labor Relations Board; Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status Under the National Labor Relations Act (87 Fed. Reg. 54,641-54,663, September 7, 2022) Request for Comments, Internal Revenue Service; Prevailing Wage, Apprenticeship, Domestic Content, and Energy Communities Requirements Under the Act Commonly Known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Docket No. IRS-2022-0025, Notice 2022-51, November 30, 2022) Request for Comments, International Trade Administration; Artificial Intelligence Export Competitiveness (87 Fed. Reg. 50,288-50,289, August 16, 2022) Proposed Rule, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 Fed. Reg. 51,044-51,052, August 19, 2022) Final Rule on Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights (87 Fed. Reg. 73,822-73,886, December 1, 2022) Proposed Rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries, and Illnesses (87 Fed. Reg. 18,528-18,558, March 3, 2022) Various issues relating to modernization of the unemployment insurance system; application of Kristof Terryn to serve on the Department of Labor's Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship; paid leave including paid family and sick leave; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); independent contractors; unemployment insurance and the coronavirus pandemic; debarment of federal contractors (blacklisting); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conciliation regulation; the firing of Peter Robb as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and of Alice Stock, Deputy General Counsel of the NLRB; rescission of the joint employer standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-718); The FTC's Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Taskforce; The USMCA Labor Council; apprenticeships; proposed amendment to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (Longshore Act), relating to the establishment of statutory presumptions of coverage and compensability for illnesses; potential Wage and Hour Division rulemaking defining and delimiting the exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees; potential legislation on the minimum wage; COVID-19 vaccine requirements, including a potential Emergency Temporary Standard from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to employers with more than 100 employees; vaccine requirements for federal contractors; legal and regulatory framework for evaluating mergers and acquisitions; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; Federal Trade Commission issues: Freedom of Information Act Requests, Penalty Offense Authority, Zombie Voting, and overall direction of the Commission; anticipated overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Directive (DIR) 2022-01; filing complaints under the National Labor Relations Act; Executive Order 13999 Protecting Worker Health and Safety; Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors; Executive Order 14036, Promoting Competition in the American Economy; Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; President Bidens Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID Action Plan; unemployment insurance; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; domestic and international antitrust policy; Federal Trade Commission (FTC) section 19/13b authority; Policies and practices related to the FTC expanding its authority; Transparency at the FTC; FTCs Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026; section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914; efforts to revise the 1995 Bank Merger Competitive Review Gudelines; efforts to modernize enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding mergers; pregnancy discrimination; oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); election procedures under the Railway Labor Act (P.L. 69-257); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and regulatory agenda; definition of labor organization under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (P.L. 86-257)
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
HJ Res 100 "to provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees," all provisions. S 4431 "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act," all provisions.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R.8649: Asked House members to co-sponsor H.R.8649, the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act, which would reauthorize the STB board and create various other reforms to help create more reliable rail service. S.4959: Asked Senate members to co-sponsor S.4959, the Reliable Rail Service Act, which would define the current vague term "common carrier obligation". A more clear definition would provide clarity to railroads' obligation in providing service. H.J.Res.100: Asked House and Senate members to support H.J. Res. 100, which prevents a rail strike and adopts the Sept. 15 Tentative Agreement brokered by the Biden Administration between railroads and rail labor. H.Con.Res.119: Informed House and Senate members that Farm Bureau does not have a position on H.Con.Res.119, which would provide six paid sick days to rail workers. Miscellaneous: Lobbied House and Senate members to intervene and prevent rail strike from happening by forcing unions to adopt agreement brokered by the Biden administration on Sept. 15.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied in support of H.R. 465, American Food for American Schools Act. Lobbied in support of H.J. Res. 100 regarding rail worker labor negotiations and H. Con. Res. 119, to provide 7 days of annual paid sick leave for rail workers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Lobbied in support of H.R. 465, American Food for American Schools Act. Lobbied in support of H.J. Res. 100 regarding rail worker labor negotiations and H. Con. Res. 119, to provide 7 days of annual paid sick leave for rail workers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to preventing national rail strike; H.J.Res.100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certainrailroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. Issues related to TSA delays in issuing HazMat security clearances.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
General agriculture issues; issues pertaining to trade; issues pertaining to climate and related agriculture practices; issues pertaining to competition; H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied on issues related to antitrust, specifically self-preferencing (S. 2992/H.R. 3816, American Innovation and Choice Online Act), expanding access to Apple's App Store (S. 2710/H.R. 7030, Open Apps Market Act), enforcement funding (H.R. 3843, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021), and judicial venues for antitrust cases (H.R.3460/S.1787, State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021), and to railroad labor disputes, specifically providing sick leave for railroad workers (H.J.Res 100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee of the National).
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
ACCESS TO CAPITAL JOBS Act 4.0: Continue to support this legislative package of access to capital measures and regulatory improvements introduced by Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA). Improving Crowdfunding Rules: Continue to express support for enhancements to equity and debt-based crowdfunding (Title III crowdfunding) that would lower costs, unleash additional capital, and improve reporting and regulatory compliance for startups and small businesses. Connecting Small Business to Capital Act (H.R. 945): Support the legislation. TAX AND SPENDING POLICY R&D Tax Credits: Advocated for the restoration of the R&D tax credit and its improvement for startups and small businesses. "Inflation Reduction Act" (IRA): Opposed the legislation, as it raises business taxes and fuels inflationary pressures through new government spending. Specifically, in IRA: Expressed concern and opposition to: the various tax increases including corporate taxes, extending the limitation on Main Street pass-through businesses to claim losses for two years without extending the 20% small business deduction; the size of the spending package and its impact on inflation and fiscal condition of the federal government; price controls on drugs; and the new spending for the IRS without implementing needed reforms and checks. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA): Continue to express support for the permanency of various provisions of the TCJA including Section 199A, lower personal tax rates, expensing provisions and estate tax changes. Main Street Certainty Act, H.R. 1381/S. 480: Continue to support the advancement of this bill to make permanent the 20% small business deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. EBITDA: Continue to support the reinstatement of the IBITDA standard for business interest deductions. Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act, H.R. 7229/S.4012: Support this legislation to allow accelerated depreciation for all structures. "Wealth Taxes:" Continue to oppose various schemes to tax wealth based on unrealized gains on property. REGULATION AND COMPETITION POLICY Fair and Open Competition Act, S. 403/H.R. 1284: Continue to support this legislation, which would prevent the Administration from using project labor agreement (PLAs) in federal procurement contracts. Project Labor Agreements (PLAs): Continue to express opposition to President Bidens Executive Order on the use of PLAs on federal procurement projects, including the bipartisan infrastructure package. Employee Rights Act, S.3889: Continue to support this bill introduced by Senator Tim Scott to protect the status of independent contractors. New Overtime Rules: Continue to express concern about DOL efforts to again alter overtime rules. Independent Contractor Rule: Continue to express general support for streamlining and modernizing the independent contractor rule and oppose proposals that would make many independent workers inappropriately (and against their will and wishes) categorized at employees. Submitted comments to the Department of Labor regarding the proposed Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 87 Fed. Reg. 62218, and urged them to withdraw the proposal and allow a March 2021 rule to stand. Joint Employer: Expressed concern for changing "joint employer" rules as they were recently improved and modernized. Submitted comments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) urging a withdrawal of the proposed Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status, 87 Fed. Reg. 54641. Franchise Rule: Have expressed support for the current franchise rule as it is undergoing a periodic decennial review by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Continue to express concern about Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice action and changes to the regulatory framework governing M&A review and how this would impact the innovation and startup ecosystem in the United States. President Biden Competition Executive Order: Continue to express concerns about the premise and actions behind the EO to regulate and micro-manage various sectors of the economy including technology, energy, bio-pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, railroads and other sectors that are dominated by small-to-mid-size businesses (SMBs). Targeted Tech Legislation and Anti-Trust: Continue to express concerns about the impact and unintended consequences of legislation, regulation and anti-trust re-writes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aimed at big tech and how it would impact small business access to markets and capital, and the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem in general. American Innovation and Online Choice Act, S.2992: Oppose the legislation. Platform Competition and Opportunity Act, H.R. 3826/S.3197: Oppose the legislation. Energy and Gas Prices: Continue to express concern about restrictive energy policies with respect to developing energy in the U.S. and how such restrictions are contributing to higher energy prices. Continue to express concern about the potential for higher taxes on this sector via a "windfall profits tax," restrictions and limitations placed on energy development on public lands, and red tape and lengthy reviews for permits and energy infrastructure projects. Electronic Payments and Credit Card Regulation: Continue to voice concern about new regulations on the payments system, specifically credit routing requirements and how they undermine payment-systems innovation that has provided small businesses a lifeline during the pandemic and payments options for small businesses and startups. Expressed opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022. Privacy Policy and Legislation: Support a national framework for privacy that is inclusive and equitable to all industries. Expressed areas where the "American Data Privacy and Protection Act" (H.R. 8152) could be improved for small businesses. Filed Joint comments with the FTC expressing concerns with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking pertaining to so-called commercial surveillance and lax security practices. Railroad Strike: Supported H.J. Res 100 to avoid a rail strike. Expressed concern about the potential for a rail strikes and its impact on supply chains, inflation and economic disruption in general. Implementation of the "Corporate Transparency Act": Continue to express concerns about the impact of the legislation (and implementing regulations) on small businesses. AFFORDABLE AND COMPETITIVE HEALTH COVERAGE Affordability/More Choices: Continue to urge members of Congress and the Administration to advance market-oriented reforms that will lower health coverage costs for small businesses and increase choices in the marketplace like improved health savings accounts, support for transitional plans and local-direct health care. Oppose efforts, generally, to impose new mandates and taxes that will add to small business costs and reduce access to health care. Price Controls on Drugs: Continue to express concern about the impact of price controls on drugs either through Medicare negotiation, an international pricing mechanism, drug importation, and the effort to use march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. Virtual Health Care and Telehealth: Urged Congress to reinstate virtual care access advanced during COVID-19 that enabled employers and health plans to provide pre-deductible coverage for telehealth services for individuals with HDHP-HSAs. ACCESS TO BROADBAND Extending America's Spectrum Leadership Act (H.R. 7783): SBE Council supported the legislation. Continue to express support for freeing up spectrum to allow next gen broadband (such as 5G) to be more available to communities nationwide. NTIA Rules on the Infrastructure Package: Continue to urge the adoption of simple, transparent rules and practices to ensure the effectiveness of these programs and taxpayer resources in delivering broadband to those lacking access, and to avoid waste and abuse of funds. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS World Health Organization COVID IP Waiver: Continue to express opposition to the Biden Administrations support of a petition before the World Trade Organization that would waive vital intellectual property (IP) rights for COVID-19 vaccines and US innovators, which would essentially undercut American IP rights for U.S.-made innovations. Bayh-Dole Act: Continue to express support for the principals and rational behind Bayh-Dole (which strengthened IP rights) and against effort to undermine its effectiveness such as the misuse of march-in rights to take away IP protections. TRADE & GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS Trade Agreements: Continue to push for U.S. leadership on trade deals and opening global markets for U.S. businesses. International Trade Commission: Support general reforms that prevent foreign companies from abusing loopholes that undermine U.S. businesses and competitiveness. GOOD GOVERNMENT Improve the SBA Act (H.R. 7628): SBE Council continues to supports the legislation. Monetary Policy: Continue to express the need for the Federal Reserve to rein in the supply of money, and leave interest rates to the market. Workforce Policy/Access to Skilled Labor Continue to express support for policies that will increase the supply of labor and skilled labor such as immigration reform, new service-sector visas, second-chance initiatives, improving the earned-income tax credit, and fixing penalties on social security benefits for those who return to work. Commission on the American Workforce Act (H.R. 8784): Support the legislation.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.J. Res. 100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues relating to Presidential Emergency Board and National Rail-Labor Negotiations under the Railway Labor Act, Nominations, H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58) U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (S.3580) and (H.R.4996) Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act (H.R.8649) The Reliable Rail Service Act (S.4959) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R.2187) Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) Efforts to improve supply chain fluidity and the U.S. DOT Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. Unresolved disputes between National Carriers Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference (H.J. Res 100)
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to rail transportation; ; H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.J.Res. 100, Railway Labor - INFB supported the resolution that would prevent a potential rail strike that would have detrimental impacts on the agriculture sector.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Discussions related to supply chain challenges. Issues related to preventing national rail strike; H.J.Res.100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Antitrust enforcement and proposed legislative changes Proposals to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour H.J. Res. 100To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. H. Con. Res. 119Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100. WHD-2022-0003Independent Contractor Rule NLRB-2022-0001Joint Employer Rule
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.J. Res. 100, resolve the labor dispute within the railroad industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Workforce Development and DOL Good Jobs Initiative - Apprenticeships and grants for hiring and training veterans, women, and other workers. 86 FR 59309 - Heat Injury and Illness Prevention - Considerations for a new federal occupational health & safety standard on heat injury and illness. H.J. Res. 100 - Resolution to rail-labor dispute
Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to labor contract negotiations between railroad carriers and railroad labor unions (H.J. Res. 100).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to addressing the ongoing labor shortages in the LBM industry and its supply chain Issues related to the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 (H.R.447) Issues related to the Workforce Development Investment Act (H.R. 6778) Issues related to the tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses Issues related to proposed new overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act Issues related to COVID-19 vaccine requirements Issues related to labor contract negotiations between railroad carriers and railroad labor unions (H.J. Res. 100).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.J.Res.100 (P.L. 117-216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Rail and labor policies proposed as part of Congressional infrastructure investment proposals. Oppose efforts to increase truck weight limits. Railroad grade crossings. H.R. 3684. H.J.Res.100 (P.L. 117-216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Rail and labor policies proposed as part of Congressional infrastructure investment proposals. Rail related provisions of Administrations Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. H.J.Res.100 (P.L. 117-216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
DOL: OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard Issues regarding the tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. Issues related to labor contract negotiations between railroad carriers and railroad labor unions (H.J. Res. 100).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $56,000
Government targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to labor contract negotiations between railroad carriers and railroad labor unions (H.J. Res. 100).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $56,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Supported (H.J.Res. 100) to implement the Tentative Agreement as brokered by the administration with the rail labor unions and the railroads
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Regulated Goods, Requiring that truck length in the State of Oregon be measured by trailer length only, and not total vehicle length, Issues related to Trucking & Shipping, H.J.Res.100 - To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to preventing national rail strike; H.J.Res.100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. Issues related to TSA delays in issuing HazMat security clearances.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)