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Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail and Amtrak. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to modal competitiveness. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to Berkshire Hathaway transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. Issues pertaining to the expansion of coal shipping capacity. H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1813,Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, all matter pertainig to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits. H.R. 8 - the bill providing for various extensions of tax provisions, including the extension of parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits, the extension of credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, the xxtension of alternative fuels excise tax credits, and the postponement of the sequestration provisions of the Budget Control Act Sequester for Fiscal Year 2013 from January 2, 2013 to March 1, 2013.
2012 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: H.R. 7, H.R. 4348, MAP-21 (PL 112-141) American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 Post-enactment issues issues include truck size and weights studies; ongoing Positive Train Control implementation issues; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, and Truck Size and Weight issues as they relate to FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations (HR 5972; S. 2322); Railroad regulatory issues in S. 158 - the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act, and H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4251 -- Port Security Act 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 services in the United States Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central
Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 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 services in the United States Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central
Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support);
Client expense: $1,351,512 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support);
Client expense: $1,351,512 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 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. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011. (Rail-Highway Grade Crossing) H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation, Housing and Urban Developement, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services) (Amtrak Funding) (Essential Air Service) S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S.158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. S.162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S.301 A bill to amend Title 49, U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S.628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the bus security assistance) S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtak Funding). S.1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) (Coal Ash) (Study of truck size and weight's impact on highway infrastructure) (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy) Metra's MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organizaiton as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. H.R.1 Amendment No. 3384 - Amendment to restrict Amtrak Funding.
Client expense: $362,270 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 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. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011. (Rail-Highway Grade Crossing) H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation, Housing and Urban Developement, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services) (Amtrak Funding) (Essential Air Service) S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S.158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. S.162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S.301 A bill to amend Title 49, U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S.628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the bus security assistance) S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtak Funding). S.1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) (Coal Ash) (Study of truck size and weight's impact on highway infrastructure) (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy) Metra's MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organizaiton as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. H.R.1 Amendment No. 3384 - Amendment to restrict Amtrak Funding.
Client expense: $362,270 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to the Berkshire Hathaway transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to the Railway Labor Act. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1813,Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, all matter pertainig to the railroad. H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1450, Commercial Truck Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to the Berkshire Hathaway transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to the Railway Labor Act. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1813,Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, all matter pertainig to the railroad. H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1450, Commercial Truck Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central
Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 S. 2322/H.R. 5972 -- FY 2013 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4251 -- Port Security Act H.J. Res. 117 -- Continuing Resolution 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central
Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R . 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 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 H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs H.R. 721/S. 100/S. 672 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit H.R. 825 - The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 (Rail-Highway Grade Crossings) H. Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 - Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. H.R. 5972/S.2322 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services) (Amtrak Funding) (Essential Air Service) (Federal Railroad Administration Funding) (Funding for California High Speed Rail) S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 162- a bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011 (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S. 301 A bill to amend 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201. S. 628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation S. 1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the-bus security assistance) S.1596 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtrak Funding) S. 1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) (Coal Ash) (Study of truck size and weights impact on highway infrastructure) (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy) Metras MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application H.R. 3538 - To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a repesentative, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $454,213 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 Specific issues include truck size and weights, PTC implementation and recommendations about rail title content; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, and TSW issues as they relate to FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations (no bill number); S. 158 - the STB Reauthorization bill, and H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support);
Client expense: $1,947,728 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to the Railway Labor Act. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1813,Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, all matter pertainig to the railroad. H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1450, Commercial Truck Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.J.RES.30, A joint resolution extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084, S. 1813, H.R 4348 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, S. 158; H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; No bill number: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, and Positive Train Control implementation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 Specific issues include truck size and weights, PTC implementation and recommendations about rail title content; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, and TSW issues as they relate to FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations (no bill number); S. 158 - the STB Reauthorization bill, and H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety H.R. 304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of Title 49, U.S.C., and for other purposes. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 (Rail-Highway Grade Crossings). H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airlines and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. H.R. 5972/S.2322 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012. (Amtrak Food, Beverage and First Class Services), (Amtrak Funding), (Essential Air Service) S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S.162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak). S.301 A bill to amend 49, U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S.628 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (Railroad and over-the-bus security assistance). S.1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Amtrak Funding). S.1813/H.R. 4348 - MAP 21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association), (Coal Ash), (Study of truck size and weight's impact on highway infrastructure), (increase the mass transit portion of the employee transportation subsidy). METRA's MD-W Fox River Bridge Grant Application. H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $469,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4348 -- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central
Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 876/H.R. 1574 -- Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1950 -- Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 S. 2322/H.R. 5972 -- FY 2013 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4245 -- Port Security Act H.R. 4348 -- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness Intracorporate merger of EJ&E into the Wisconsin Central
Client expense: $625,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support);
Client expense: $1,902,386 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to the Railway Labor Act. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1813,Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, all matter pertainig to the railroad. H.R. 4281, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1450, Commercial Truck Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.J.RES.30, A joint resolution extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · first_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, S. 158; H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; No bill number: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, and Positive Train Control implementation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 Specific issues include truck size and weights, PTC implementation and recommendations about rail title content; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, and TSW issues as they relate to FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations (no bill number); S. 158 - the STB Reauthorization bill, and H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1813 -- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 S. 2132 -- Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012 H.R. 14 -- Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 112 -- To allow heavier trucks on Maine and Vermont Interstate Highways H.R. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 876/H.R. 1574 -- Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1813 -- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century S. 1950 -- Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvements Act of 2011 S. 2132 -- Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012 H.R. 14 -- Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 801 -- Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011 H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 4241 -- 90-day extension of surface transportation funding 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 7 To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes. (Amtrak food and beverage privatization) (Amtrak funding) (Mass Transit Account) (Truck Size) Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under Section 28103 of 49 U.S.C. 28103, and for other purposes. H.R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S.100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 (Rail-Highway Grade Crossings). H.Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 Amendment sought to strike asection 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S.100 to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011 (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak) S. 301 A bill to amend 49 U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S. 628 To authorize the Secretary fo the Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S. 1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011 (railroad and over-the-bus security assistance). S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Developement, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S. 1813 MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (Railroad anti-trust) (STB Certification of providers of passenger rail transportation) (FTA funding levels for the Alaska Railroad Association) H.R. 3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $440,155 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support);
Client expense: $1,030,535 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to the Railway Labor Act. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. S. 1450, Commercial Truck Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2011 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issue pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction.
Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2011 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issue pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction.
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: Specific issues include truck size and weights, PTC implementation and recommendations about rail title content; Truck size and weight issues contained in H.R. 763 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011; S. 112 - a bill to allow heavier trucks in Maine and Vermont; and H.R. 801 the Truck Weight Uniformity Act; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, S. 158 - the STB Reauthorization bill, and H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; funding issues for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program in H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10) and S. 1596, H.R. 2112 (PL 112-55), H.R. 2017 (P.L. 112-33), H.R. 2608 (P.L. 112-36), H.J.Res. 94 (P.L. 112-67), H.J.Res. 95 (P.L. 112-68), H.R. 3672 (P.L. 112-77), H.R. 2055/H.R. 3671 (P.L. 112-74) Transportation Appropriations and Continuing Resolutions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - 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; Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in S. 112 A bill to authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011", All Appropriations and CR Provisions: S. 1596, H.R. 2112 (PL 112-55), H.R. 2017 (P.L. 112-33), H.R. 2608 (P.L. 112-36), H.J.Res. 94 (P.L. 112-67), H.J.Res. 95 (P.L. 112-68), H.R. 3672 (P.L. 112-77), H.R. 2055/H.R. 3671 (P.L. 112-74) Transportation Appropriations and Continuing Resolutions: TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2011 and FY2012; Provisions related to short line transactions covered by H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301; H.R. 304 - 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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
No Bill Number - SAFTEA-LU reauthorization: Specific issues include truck size and weights, PTC implementation and recommendations about rail title content; Truck size and weight issues contained in H.R. 763 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011; S. 112 - a bill to allow heavier trucks in Maine and Vermont; and H.R. 801 the Truck Weight Uniformity Act; Advocacy in support of a balanced regulatory environment in the context of S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, and TSW issues as they relate to ongoing appopriations bills: S. 1596, H.R. 2112 (PL 112-55), H.R. 2017 (P.L. 112-33), H.R. 2608 (P.L. 112-36), H.J.Res. 94 (P.L. 112-67), H.J.Res. 95 (P.L. 112-68), H.R. 3672 (P.L. 112-77), H.R. 2055/H.R. 3671 (P.L. 112-74) ; S. 158 - the STB Reauthorization bill, and H.R. 30 - the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. Issues pertaining to Railroad Hours of Service. S. 301, To amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 763, S. 747, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 801, Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 112, To authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 326, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 304, 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, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to purchase accounting methodology following Berkshire transaction. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to the Railway Labor Act. Issues pertaining to SAFETEA-LU / highway reauthorization. S. 1450, Commercial Truck Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.J.RES.91, S.J.RES.32, To provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.J.RES.30, A joint resolution extending the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive Order No. 13586 of October 6, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S.J.RES.31, A joint resolution applying certain conditions to the dispute referred to in Executive Order 13586 of October 6, 2011, between the enumerated freight rail carriers, common carriers by rail in interstate commerce, and certain of their employees represented by labor organizations that have not agreed to extend the cooling-off period under section 10 of the Railway Labor Act beyond 12:01 a.m. on December 6, 2011, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2011 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act H.R. 30, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 672, To extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit H.R. 721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act H.R. 304, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 301, Technical and Minor Modifications to PTC Mandate
Client expense: $1,596,455 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act. H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. H. R. 304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under 49 U.S.C. 28103 and for other purposes. H. R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S. 100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011. H. Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 - Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals National Mediation Board rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011. S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act . S. 162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011 (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak). S.301 A bill to amend 49 U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S. 628 To authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011. S.1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.
Client expense: $334,348 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support);
Client expense: $1,605,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support); HR 2091 - Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act (Support)
Client expense: $1,439,602 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose); S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose); S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support); HR 2091 - Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act (Support)
Client expense: $1,670,802 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 30 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Oppose) S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (Oppose) HR 304 - Amend Liability for Certain Passenger Rail Accidents (Oppose) S. 301 Technical Corrections to PTC Mandate (Support)
Client expense: $1,412,184 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 673/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1813 -- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 2112 -- FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 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 services in the United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2011 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 49 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act S. 275 -- Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 301 -- Technical and Minor Modifications to the PTC Mandate S. 112 -- To allow heavier trucks on Maine and Vermont Interstate Highways S. 371/H.R. 1338 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act S. 672/H.R. 721 -- Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 S. 747/H.R. 763 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 S. 876/H.R. 1574 -- Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act S. 918/H.R. 825 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 S. 1813 -- America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2011 S. 1950 -- Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1952 -- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 H.R. 30 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 304 -- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents H.R. 801 -- Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011 H.R. 1122 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2011 H.R. 2112 -- FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations H.R. 2840 -- Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2011 H.R. 2845 -- Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 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 United States Federal Maritime Commission examination of U.S. port competitiveness
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection