Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009

HR 272/HR 1789/S.3749 - 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 (support) Tax implications of High Speed Rail Grants (monitor)

Client expense: $1,268,339 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines HR 6150 - A bill to raise liability limits for passenger rail accidents (oppose). S.3629 - The Freight Act of 2010 (monitor) HR 6291 - Freight Focus Act (monitor) HR 6519 - Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 (oppose) HR6150/S.3982 - To Amend the Limitation on Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose) Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (oppose part of Rule that requires 2008 to be the base year for implementation plans rather than 2015).

Client expense: $1,268,339 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines HR 6150 - A bill to raise liability limits for passenger rail accidents (oppose). S.3629 - The Freight Act of 2010 (monitor) HR 6291 - Freight Focus Act (monitor) Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (oppose part of Rule that requires 2008 to be the base year for implementation plans rather than 2015).

Client expense: $1,216,926 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 272/HR 1789/S.3749 - 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 (support) Tax implications of High Speed Rail Grants (monitor)

Client expense: $1,216,926 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 272/HR 1789 - 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 (support) Tax implications of High Speed Rail Grants (monitor)

Client expense: $1,381,922 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines Rail safety user fees contained in Administration's budget (oppose). Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (monitor).

Client expense: $1,381,922 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 272/HR 1789 - 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 (support) Tax implications of High Speed Rail Grants (monitor)

Client expense: $1,759,539 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines Rail safety user fees contained in Administration's budget (oppose). Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (monitor).

Client expense: $1,759,539 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312). Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 4853. "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act." Supported bonus depreciation (Sec. 401), short line tax credit (Sec/ 734), and Research and Development credit (Sec. 731). Federal Grants. (Internal Revenue Procedure 210-46). Urged the Departments of Transportation and Treasury to clarify infrastructure grants are not taxable. Custom Fees on rail cars with residue. No bill. Supported treating cars as empty cars for custom fees are not imposed.

Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 5297."Small Business Jobs Act." Supported extension of 50% bonus depreciation in Section 2022.

Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored.

Client expense: $1,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.

Client expense: $1,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.

Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/H.R.233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - 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. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R. 1789 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act - 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.146/H.R.233 - 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. 272/H.R. 1806 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - 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. 272/H.R.1789/H.R. 1806 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Provisions impacting funding for intercity passenger rail, freight rail accounts, transit, and National Infrastructure Investments, high speed rail investment, TIGER investment, rail line relocation funding, and similar related provisions in FY 2011 THUD Act (S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR - HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR - HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR - H3082 (P.L. 111-322))

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; No Bill Number - Coordination of legislative activities necessary to introduce stand-alone legislation in the 112th Congress similar to H.R. 1132/S. 461 (111th Cong.); S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; No Bill Number - Coordination of legislative activities necessary to introduce stand-alone legislation in the 112th Congress similar to H.R. 1132/S. 461 (111th Cong.); S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act entire bill with specific focus on provisions endangering economic viability of short line and regional railroads such as sec. 301, 302, & 303; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - 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. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 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; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act", H.R. 1618/S.779 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, H.R.5850/S3644 - FY11 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR H3082 (P.L. 111-322), and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for the 112th Congress in advance of the 3/4/2011 expiration of the 4th CR; Provisions related to short line transactions covered by H.R. 3410 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by H.R.233/S. 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; Provisions impacting safety at highway grade crossings contained in H.R. 2125/S. 791 - Surface Transportation Safety Act; Issues related to the implementation of Positive Train Control technology requirements at the Federal Railroad Administration as imposed in Sec. 104 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 (and interim CR extensions) HR 2200, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Implementation of PL 110-432, PL 111-5, THUD FY 2010 appropriations (high-speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail funding and development including RRIF credit support); Economic and rail safety regulatory issues Railroad research and development HR 3617, Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 and counterpart Senate surface authorization consideration

Client expense: $7,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 (and interim CR extensions) HR 2200, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 Implementation of PL 110-432, PL 111-5, THUD FY 2010 appropriations (high-speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail funding and development including RRIF credit support); Economic and rail safety regulatory issues Railroad research and development HR 3617, Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 and counterpart Senate surface authorization consideration

Client expense: $7,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R.233, S. 146, 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. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, monitor for impact on freight rail transportation. Monitor railroad transportation safety legislation generally. H.R.1132, S. 461, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.146/HR 233 - A bill to repeal railroad exemptions from antitrust laws (oppose) HR 1806/HR 272 - A bill to encourage investment in rail infrastructure capacity (support) General issues concerning economic regulatory structure of the rail industry; implementation of positive train control mandate; issues surrounding high speed rail operations on freight rail lines HR 6150 - A bill to raise liability limits for passenger rail accidents (oppose). S.3629 - The Freight Act of 2010 (monitor) HR 6291 - Freight Focus Act (monitor) HR 6519 - Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 (oppose) HR6150/S.3982 - To Amend the Limitation on Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose) Implementation of positive train control and the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule for implementation (oppose part of Rule that requires 2008 to be the base year for implementation plans rather than 2015).

Client expense: $1,164,723 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 272/HR 1789/S.3749 - 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 (support) Tax implications of High Speed Rail Grants (monitor)

Client expense: $1,164,723 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1132, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; S. 3729, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, bill in its entirety; S. 461, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, bill in its entirety;

Client expense: $2,102,230 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, "Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU," financing methods, workforce development, prevailing wage standards for federally-assisted construction, revenue enhancements, national infrastructure bank, and the role of public-private partnerships. H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Act, tax credits related to federally-assisted freight rail construction. Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, no legislation yet introduced, provisions in law regarding the training and certification of pipeline workforce. H.R. 6291, Freight FOCUS Act, provisions related to financing and grants for federally-assisted construction. S. 1619, Livable Communities Act, provisions related to Section 8, sustainability challenge grants. H.R. 4844, to ensure the resources credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance. H.R. 5892, Water Resources Development Act of 2010, provisions related to infrastructure investment, the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and navigation of ports and waterways. H.R. 3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, sections related to extension of Surface Transportation investments (SAFETEA-LU) Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, provisions related to transportation financing and motor fuels tax.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R.272 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R.1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R.1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R.1132/S.461 - Extension and Modification of Railroad Track Maintenance Credit H.R.212/S.3513 - Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act H.R.5478 - Green Rail Car Enhancement Act H.R.4494 - Freight Rail Car Jobs Revitalization Act H.R.4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, issues relating to short line tax credit and highway formula change H.R.5297 - Small Business Job and Credit Act of 2010, issues relating to bonus depreciation S.464 - ACTION Act, regarding to funding for Americorps H.R.2847 - HIRE Act H.R.4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act, issues relating to bonus depreciation

Client expense: $1,141,094 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 272, HR 1789 and HR 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, lobbied for the legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312). Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 4853. "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act." Supported bonus depreciation (Sec. 401), short line tax credit (Sec/ 734), and Research and Development credit (Sec. 731). Federal Grants. (Internal Revenue Procedure 210-46). Urged the Departments of Transportation and Treasury to clarify infrastructure grants are not taxable. Custom Fees on rail cars with residue. No bill. Supported treating cars as empty cars for custom fees are not imposed.

Client expense: $1,539,571 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009

Client expense: $809,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 461/H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355 -- Making Opportunities Via Efficient & More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act of 2009 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 146 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation S. 779/H.R. 1618 -- Safe Highways & Infrastructure Preservation Act S. 2889 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629/H.R. 5976 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 233 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 693 -- Legislation to designate a rail right-of-way corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 2125 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3410 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 6150/S. 3982 -- Legislation to amend the liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 -- Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 FY 2011 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of intercity rail passenger service in the U.S.

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 146 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation S. 2889 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629/H.R. 5976 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, & Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 233 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 693 -- Legislation to designate a rail right-of-way corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 2125 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3410 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 6150/S. 3982 -- Legislation to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 -- Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of intercity rail passenger service in the U.S.

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 233/S.146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; HR 272 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act of 2009; HR 1789 Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Act of 2009; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009; S.2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009; H.R. 4494 Freight Rail Car Jobs Revitalization Act; HR 5478 Green Railcar Enhancement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of

Davis Bacon Repeal Act - H.R. 2900 Employee Free Choice Act - H.R. 1409 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 - H.R. 272, H.R. 1806

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU, financing methods, workforce development, prevailing wage standards for federally-assisted construction, revenue enhancements, national infrastructure bank, and the role of public-private partnerships. H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Act, provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction, Section 4.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 272, H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Expansion Act." Supported. H.R. 1132. S. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312.) Supported.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad Reform; S. 146; H.R. 233; H.R. 272

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2011 HR 2200, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; Railroad Regulation HR 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 RRIF loan for Amtrak TIGER grants

Client expense: $9,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2011 HR 2200, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; Railroad Regulation HR 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009

Client expense: $15,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2011 HR 2200, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; Railroad Regulation HR 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009

Client expense: $7,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $970,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 5297."Small Business Jobs Act." Supported extension of 50% bonus depreciation in Section 2022.

Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU, financing methods, workforce development, prevailing wage standards for federally-assisted construction, revenue enhancements, national infrastructure bank, and the role of public-private partnerships. H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Act, tax credits related to federally-assisted freight rail construction. Pipeline Safety Reauthorization, no legislation yet introduced, provisions in law regarding the training and certification of pipeline workforce. H.R. 6291, Freight FOCUS Act, provisions related to financing and grants for federally-assisted construction. S. 1619, Livable Communities Act, provisions related to Section 8, sustainability challenge grants. H.R. 4844, to ensure the resources credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for harbor maintenance.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE