Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century
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2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
hr 6549, s 6052, s 294, hr 6003, hr 6004
Client expense: $31,738 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Development of high speed rail in California S 294 - The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (AMTRAK) HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, H.R. 2116, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. The Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, H.R. 1584, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. National Infrastructure Development Act, H.R. 3896, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. National Infrastructure Bank Act, S. 1926, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6327, general concern about legislation and particular concern about proposed amendment to fix the FY 2009 funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund. Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 (Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization), H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, issues related to federal investments in construction. Passenger Rail and Improvement Act (Amtrak Re-authorization), H.R. 6003. Rail Infrastructure and Develpment Act for the 21st Century (Ride 21), H.R. 6004, sections relating to procurement, contracting, and federal investment in construction. National Highway and Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007, H.R. 3999, general involvement in legislation involving infrastructure investment. The Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, H.R. 6532, legislation transferring $8-billion from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 2095, sections related to public contracting and labor protections. The Job Creation and Umemployment Act of 2008, H.R. 7110, sections related to infrastructure investment, including water, roads and bridges, aviation, transit, etc.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 2125, To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; S. 953, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1650, To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; S. 772, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2095, To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 1889, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety S. 294, A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, provisions related to on time performance standards and penalties; FY 2009 Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill, provisions related to the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and the Surface Transportation Board; H.R. 6003, To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6004, To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and S. 3493, To require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6707, To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and H.R 6476, To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Amtrak-Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail and labor. S-294-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 & HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. S-1766-Low Carbon Economy Acto of 2007; a bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to railroads. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. HR 2701- Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1974 & HR 3361-Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, to make changes to rules governing defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S-3360-Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Amtrak-Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail and labor. S-294-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 & HR 6003-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; a bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S 772 & HR 1650-Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; a bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; all provisions. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S-3360; Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. HR 4; S 3;--Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007; To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. HR 697; S 1301-National Right to Work Act; to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. HR 626-Railroad Retirement Fairness Act; to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that a current connection is not lost by an individual who is misled or not properly informed by the Railroad Retirement Board of the requirement for, and the circumstances resulting in the loss of, a current connection. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 800 & S 104-Employee Free Choice Act; to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S-3360-Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. HR 800 & S 104-Employee Free Choice Act; to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. S 881- Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584-Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. S 376-Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766-Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007;A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1974 & HR 3361-Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, to make changes to rules governing defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobiity and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 2125/S.953 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1650/S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1269 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 1516/S.918 - Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (support final passage of conference report) HR 2116/S.1225 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 (support); HR 1493 - Public Transportation and Rail Security Assistance Act of 2007 (monitor); S.294 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose provisions dealing with penalties for AMTRAK on-time performance) S.1889 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 (support) HR 1584/S.881 - Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007 (support) HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act of 2008 (support) HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure & Development Act for the 21st Century (monitor) S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose) HR 6707 - Require the Surface Transportation Board to consider community impacts on rail mergers (oppose) HR 6476 - A bill to designate certain rail corridors as corridors for inter-suburban commuter operations (oppose) HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (supported final passage)
Client expense: $1,365,357 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1269 to improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus systems in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1401/S.184/S. 294 Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2095 Federal Railraod Safety Improvement Act of 2007/S.1889 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 5644 To provide for competitive developement an operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. H.R. 5976 To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for other purposes. H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6004 Rail Infrastructure Developement and Expansion Act for the 21st Century S.294 A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S.772 A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interst with respect to railroads H.R. 2125/S.953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 2116 Freight Rail Infrastrucutre Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
Client expense: $286,285 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 6003 and S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, HR 6004, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act, and HR 2095 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Provisions related to funding intercity passenger rail.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 6003 and S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act; HR 6004, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act; and HR 2095 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Provisions related to funding intercity passenger rail.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 2125/S.953 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1650/S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1269 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 1516/S.918 - Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose) HR 2116/S.1225 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 (support); HR 1493 - Public Transportation and Rail Security Assistance Act of 2007 (monitor); S.294 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose provisions dealing with penalties for AMTRAK on-time performance) S.1889 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 (support) HR 1584/S.881 - Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007 (support) Issues Monitored: Railroad Accident Reporting; Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) Reform HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act of 2008 (support) HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure & Development Act for the 21st Century (monitor) S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose) HR 6707 - Require the Surface Transportation Board to consider community impacts on rail mergers (oppose) HR 6476 - A bill to designate certain rail corridors as corridors for inter-suburban commuter operations (oppose) HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (supported final passage)
Client expense: $1,690,507 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, H.R. 2116, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. The Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, H.R. 1584, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. National Infrastructure Development Act, H.R. 3896, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. National Infrastructure Bank Act, S. 1926, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6327, general concern about legislation and particular concern about proposed amendment to fix the FY 2009 funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund. Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 (Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization), H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, issues related to federal investments in construction. Passenger Rail and Improvement Act (Amtrak Re-authorization), H.R. 6003. Rail Infrastructure and Development Act for the 21st Century (Ride 21), H.R. 6004, sections relating to procurement, contracting, and federal investment in construction. National Highway and Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act 2007, H.R. 3999 general involvement in legislation involving infrastructure investment. The Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, H.R. 6532, general involvement in restoration of highway construction funding. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 2095, sections related to public contracting and labor protections.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
Development of high speed rail in California S 294 - The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (AMTRAK) HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1269 to improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus systems in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1401/S. 184/S. 294 Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2095 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007/S. 1889 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 H.R. 5644 To provide for competetive devleopement and operation ofhigh-speed rail corridor projects. H.R. 5976 To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for other purposes. H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6004 Rail Infrastucture Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century S.294 A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S.772 A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. H.R. 2125/S.953 Railroad Competiti8on and Service Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 2116 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
Client expense: $369,516 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 2125, To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; S. 953, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1650, To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; S. 772, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2095, To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 1889, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety S. 294, A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, provisions related to on time performance standards and penalties; FY 2009 Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill, provisions related to the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and the Surface Transportation Board; H.R. 6003, To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6004, To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and S. 3493, To require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations, bill in its entirety; H.R. 6707, To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and H.R 6476, To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety.
2008 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 6003 and S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, HR 6004, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act, and HR 2095 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Provisions related to funding intercity passenger rail.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 6003 and S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act; HR 6004, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act; and HR 2095 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Provisions related to funding intercity passenger rail.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 HR6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century S1438; a bill to improve railroad safety
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1269 to improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bys systems in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1401/S.184/S.294 Rail and PUblic Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2095 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 5644 To provide for competitive devleopement and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. H.R. 5976 To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for other pruposes. H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008. H.R. 6004 Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century. S.294 A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S.772 A bill to amend the Federal antiturst laws to provde expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S.1889 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 2125/S.953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007. H.R. 2116 Frieght Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007.
Client expense: $247,251 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1269 to improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bys systems in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1401/S.184/S.294 Rail and PUblic Transportation Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2095 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 5644 To provide for competitive devleopement and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. H.R. 5976 To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for other pruposes. H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008. H.R. 6004 Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century. S.294 A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S.772 A bill to amend the Federal antiturst laws to provde expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S.1889 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007. H.R. 2125/S.953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007. H.R. 2116 Frieght Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007.
Client expense: $247,519 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 6549, S. 6052, S. 294, HR 6003, HR 6004
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 6549, S. 6052, S. 294, HR 6003, HR 6004
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
Development of high speed rail in CA S 294 - The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (AMTRAK) HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, H.R. 2116, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. The Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, H.R. 1584, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. National Infrastructure Development Act, H.R. 3896, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. National Infrastructure Bank Act, S. 1926, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6327, general concern about legislation and particular concern about proposed amendment to fix the FY 2009 funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund. Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 (Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization), H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, issues relating to federal investments in construction. Passenger Rail and Improvement Act (Amtrak Re-authorization), H.R. 6003. Rail Infrastructure and Development Act for the 21st Century (Ride 21), H.R. 6004, sections relating to procurement, contracting, and federal investment in construction.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
2008 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 2125, To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; S. 953, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1650, To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; S. 772, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2095, To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 1889, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety S. 294, A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, provisions related to on time performance standards and penalties; FY 2009 Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill, provisions related to the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and the Surface Transportation Board; H.R. 6003, To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and H.R. 6004, To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety.
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 2125/S.953 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1650/S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose); HR 1269 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 1516/S.918 - Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act of 2007 (monitor); HR 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose) HR 2116/S.1225 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 (support); HR 1493 - Public Transportation and Rail Security Assistance Act of 2007 (monitor); S.294 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 (oppose provisions dealing with penalties for AMTRAK on-time performance) S.1889 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 (monitor) HR 1584/S.881 - Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007 (support) Issues Monitored: Railroad Accident Reporting; Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) Reform HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act of 2008 (support) HR 6004 - Rail Infrastructure & Development Act for the 21st Century (monitor) S.772 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (oppose)
Client expense: $1,340,894 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 6003 and S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act and HR 6004, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act. Provisions related to funding intercity passenger rail.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 6003 and S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act and HR 6004, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act. Provisions related to funding intercity passenger rail.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,842,068 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,343,738 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $2,377,286 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE