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. 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

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. S.1831 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act. Access to Capital for Job Creators Act - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from proscriptions governing interstate commerce and the mails those transactions by an issuer that do not involve a public offering, whether or not such transactions involve general solicitation or general advertising. We support as it creates jobs. S. 1813 To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Puts people to work. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs. RCV #68, SJR 36: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures. Senator Enzi (R-WY) introduced a resolution to prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing new fair union election rules; last year the NLRB implemented new election rules that limit the ability of employers to unfairly delay union elections through frivolous or duplicative litigation. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. The motion was approved by a vote of 245-169. TCU supported a Yea vote. H.R.5972 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Makes appropriations for FY2013 to: (1) the Access Board, (2) the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), (3) the Office of Inspector General for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), (4) the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), (5) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and (6) the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. TCU supports the Bill because it provides reasonable funding for Amtrak and creates jobs. RCV # 421, H.R. 5972: Representative Braun (R-GA) offered an amendment to reduce the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) budget by $5.4 million; if implemented, the reduction would not allow the FRA to hire additional safety inspectors and fully implement the risk reduction program. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 173-230. TCU strongly supported a Nay vote. RCV # 422, H.R. 5972: Representative Braun (R-GA) offered an amendment to reduce the Federal Transit Administration (FRA) budget by $1.2 million. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 188-215. TCU supported a Nay vote.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H. R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. H. R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 The Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This bill favors shippers and hurts the railroads bottom line. S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 Defunds entirely: (8) Amtrak federal subsidies; Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Reduces FY2011 appropriations for: (3) the Department of Transportation (DOT). This would cut the amount Amtrak and commuter subsidies. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.1504 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Altamont Corridor Rail Project (California) for final design and construction of a new fixed guideway for FY2011-FY2021.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make allocations for capital investment grants for such fiscal years for any remaining preliminary engineering and final design and construction of the Project. Improves vital rail infrastructure in California. Funds for the Army Corps of Engineers are made available by transfer from emergency funds appropriated for Department of TransportationFederal Railroad AdministrationCapital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. Rescinds unobligated balances of specified funds made available for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. This Bill kills good paying Middle Class Railroad and construction jobs. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.699 Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. .757 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish and award competitive technology financial awards for the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources, and (2) establish the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Advisory Board to advise the Secretary in carrying out duties under this Act. Terminates the Board and all authorities under this Act on December 31, 2020. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act. (1) the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials estimates current highway, bridge, public transit, and freight and passenger rail funding needs are approximately $225,000,000,000 to $340,000,000,000 per year through 2055, while current spending is less than $90,000,000,000 per year. SEC. 6. RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. Creates more Rail Jobs through greater investment in High-Speed Rail. H.R.2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to deny the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) any power to: (1) order an employer (or seek an order against an employer) to restore or reinstate any work, product, production line, or equipment; (2) rescind any relocation, transfer, subcontracting, outsourcing, or other change regarding the location, entity, or employer who shall be engaged in production or other business operations; or (3) require any employer to make an initial or additional investment at a particular plant, facility, or location. Applies the amendment made by this Act to any complaint for which a final adjudication by the NLRB has not been made by the date of enactment. NLRB is an important agency that protects workers and their families and provides fairness in the workplace. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3362 Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act. To limit the manner in which Amtrak is authorized to provide food and beverage service. (1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (6), food and beverage service may be provided on Amtrak trains only by a bidder selected by the Federal Railroad Administration under paragraph (5). The Federal Railroad Administration may consult with and obtain assistance from the General Services Administration in carrying out this subsection. TCU opposes because it hurts Amtrak's overall service and would reduce the number of food service jobs on the trains. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. H.R.4272 Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012. Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make capital grants to a class I, class II, or class III railroad or a state or local government for freight rail economic development projects, particularly projects to construct freight rail switches and sidings. Prescribes prevailing wage rate requirements for such projects in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. We support helps with the seamless flow of rail transportation and helps the industry grow. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. The motion was approved by a vote of 245-169. TCU supported a Yea vote. RCV #151, H.C.R. 112: The Republican Budget Resolution crafted by Rep. Ryan (R-WI) makes major cuts in vital working family programs, while cutting tax rates for the wealthy and corporations. Two of the more notable provisions include privatizing Medicare and the committee report which sought to have Railroad Retirement conform to Social Security.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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)

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)

H.R. 304, Armenian Genocide Resolution and companion bill in the Senate.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

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

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

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

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. S.1831 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act. Access to Capital for Job Creators Act - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from proscriptions governing interstate commerce and the mails those transactions by an issuer that do not involve a public offering, whether or not such transactions involve general solicitation or general advertising. We support as it creates jobs. S. 1813 To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Puts people to work. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H. R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. H. R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 The Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This bill favors shippers and hurts the railroads bottom line. S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 Defunds entirely: (8) Amtrak federal subsidies; Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Reduces FY2011 appropriations for: (3) the Department of Transportation (DOT). This would cut the amount Amtrak and commuter subsidies. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.1504 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Altamont Corridor Rail Project (California) for final design and construction of a new fixed guideway for FY2011-FY2021.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make allocations for capital investment grants for such fiscal years for any remaining preliminary engineering and final design and construction of the Project. Improves vital rail infrastructure in California. Funds for the Army Corps of Engineers are made available by transfer from emergency funds appropriated for Department of TransportationFederal Railroad AdministrationCapital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. Rescinds unobligated balances of specified funds made available for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. This Bill kills good paying Middle Class Railroad and construction jobs. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.699 Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. .757 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish and award competitive technology financial awards for the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources, and (2) establish the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Advisory Board to advise the Secretary in carrying out duties under this Act. Terminates the Board and all authorities under this Act on December 31, 2020. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act. (1) the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials estimates current highway, bridge, public transit, and freight and passenger rail funding needs are approximately $225,000,000,000 to $340,000,000,000 per year through 2055, while current spending is less than $90,000,000,000 per year. SEC. 6. RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. Creates more Rail Jobs through greater investment in High-Speed Rail. H.R.2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to deny the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) any power to: (1) order an employer (or seek an order against an employer) to restore or reinstate any work, product, production line, or equipment; (2) rescind any relocation, transfer, subcontracting, outsourcing, or other change regarding the location, entity, or employer who shall be engaged in production or other business operations; or (3) require any employer to make an initial or additional investment at a particular plant, facility, or location. Applies the amendment made by this Act to any complaint for which a final adjudication by the NLRB has not been made by the date of enactment. NLRB is an important agency that protects workers and their families and provides fairness in the workplace. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3362 Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act. To limit the manner in which Amtrak is authorized to provide food and beverage service. (1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (6), food and beverage service may be provided on Amtrak trains only by a bidder selected by the Federal Railroad Administration under paragraph (5). The Federal Railroad Administration may consult with and obtain assistance from the General Services Administration in carrying out this subsection. TCU opposes because it hurts Amtrak's overall service and would reduce the number of food service jobs on the trains. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. H.R.4272 Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012. Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make capital grants to a class I, class II, or class III railroad or a state or local government for freight rail economic development projects, particularly projects to construct freight rail switches and sidings. Prescribes prevailing wage rate requirements for such projects in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. We support helps with the seamless flow of rail transportation and helps the industry grow. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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

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)

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. H.R. 5972/S. 2322: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; 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; 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; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; 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; Congressional support for grants for rail line grant applications at US DOT under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. S.1831 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act. Access to Capital for Job Creators Act - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from proscriptions governing interstate commerce and the mails those transactions by an issuer that do not involve a public offering, whether or not such transactions involve general solicitation or general advertising. We support as it creates jobs. S. 1813 To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Puts people to work. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs.

Client expense: $259,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H. R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. H. R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 The Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This bill favors shippers and hurts the railroads bottom line. S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 Defunds entirely: (8) Amtrak federal subsidies; Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Reduces FY2011 appropriations for: (3) the Department of Transportation (DOT). This would cut the amount Amtrak and commuter subsidies. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.1504 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Altamont Corridor Rail Project (California) for final design and construction of a new fixed guideway for FY2011-FY2021.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make allocations for capital investment grants for such fiscal years for any remaining preliminary engineering and final design and construction of the Project. Improves vital rail infrastructure in California. Funds for the Army Corps of Engineers are made available by transfer from emergency funds appropriated for Department of TransportationFederal Railroad AdministrationCapital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. Rescinds unobligated balances of specified funds made available for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. This Bill kills good paying Middle Class Railroad and construction jobs. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.699 Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. .757 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish and award competitive technology financial awards for the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources, and (2) establish the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Advisory Board to advise the Secretary in carrying out duties under this Act. Terminates the Board and all authorities under this Act on December 31, 2020. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act. (1) the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials estimates current highway, bridge, public transit, and freight and passenger rail funding needs are approximately $225,000,000,000 to $340,000,000,000 per year through 2055, while current spending is less than $90,000,000,000 per year. SEC. 6. RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. Creates more Rail Jobs through greater investment in High-Speed Rail. H.R.2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to deny the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) any power to: (1) order an employer (or seek an order against an employer) to restore or reinstate any work, product, production line, or equipment; (2) rescind any relocation, transfer, subcontracting, outsourcing, or other change regarding the location, entity, or employer who shall be engaged in production or other business operations; or (3) require any employer to make an initial or additional investment at a particular plant, facility, or location. Applies the amendment made by this Act to any complaint for which a final adjudication by the NLRB has not been made by the date of enactment. NLRB is an important agency that protects workers and their families and provides fairness in the workplace. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3362 Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act. To limit the manner in which Amtrak is authorized to provide food and beverage service. (1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (6), food and beverage service may be provided on Amtrak trains only by a bidder selected by the Federal Railroad Administration under paragraph (5). The Federal Railroad Administration may consult with and obtain assistance from the General Services Administration in carrying out this subsection. TCU opposes because it hurts Amtrak's overall service and would reduce the number of food service jobs on the trains. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. H.R.4272 Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012. Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make capital grants to a class I, class II, or class III railroad or a state or local government for freight rail economic development projects, particularly projects to construct freight rail switches and sidings. Prescribes prevailing wage rate requirements for such projects in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. We support helps with the seamless flow of rail transportation and helps the industry grow. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs.

Client expense: $259,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 304- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 158- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization 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. Lobbying pertaining to the current railway labor - management dispute.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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)

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. No bill number: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation,... ...competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; 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; 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; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; 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; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); Congressional support for grants for rail line grant applications at US DOT under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program

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

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

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)

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)

H.R. 304- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 158- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization 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. Lobbying pertaining to the current railway labor - management dispute.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

S.49, S.A. 1591 - Railroad Enforcement Act of 2011 S. 158 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 371 - Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011 H.R. 288/S. 1525 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 12/S. 1660 - American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 801 - Truck Weight Uniformity Act H.R. 763/S. 747 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 Amtrak Privatization Legislation Issues relating to labor negotiations S. 936 - American Infrastructure Investment of 2011 H.R. 1574/S. 876 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation 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. 2983 - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, issues relating to highway trust funding H.R. 7 - Transportation Reauthorization bill H.R. 2887, H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, H.R. 4281, H.R. 1525 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

Client expense: $795,683 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: 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 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

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H. R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. H. R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 The Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This bill favors shippers and hurts the railroads bottom line. S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 Defunds entirely: (8) Amtrak federal subsidies; Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Reduces FY2011 appropriations for: (3) the Department of Transportation (DOT). This would cut the amount Amtrak and commuter subsidies. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.1504 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Altamont Corridor Rail Project (California) for final design and construction of a new fixed guideway for FY2011-FY2021.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make allocations for capital investment grants for such fiscal years for any remaining preliminary engineering and final design and construction of the Project. Improves vital rail infrastructure in California. Funds for the Army Corps of Engineers are made available by transfer from emergency funds appropriated for Department of TransportationFederal Railroad AdministrationCapital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. Rescinds unobligated balances of specified funds made available for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. This Bill kills good paying Middle Class Railroad and construction jobs. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.699 Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. .757 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish and award competitive technology financial awards for the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources, and (2) establish the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Advisory Board to advise the Secretary in carrying out duties under this Act. Terminates the Board and all authorities under this Act on December 31, 2020. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act. (1) the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials estimates current highway, bridge, public transit, and freight and passenger rail funding needs are approximately $225,000,000,000 to $340,000,000,000 per year through 2055, while current spending is less than $90,000,000,000 per year. SEC. 6. RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. Creates more Rail Jobs through greater investment in High-Speed Rail. H.R.2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to deny the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) any power to: (1) order an employer (or seek an order against an employer) to restore or reinstate any work, product, production line, or equipment; (2) rescind any relocation, transfer, subcontracting, outsourcing, or other change regarding the location, entity, or employer who shall be engaged in production or other business operations; or (3) require any employer to make an initial or additional investment at a particular plant, facility, or location. Applies the amendment made by this Act to any complaint for which a final adjudication by the NLRB has not been made by the date of enactment. NLRB is an important agency that protects workers and their families and provides fairness in the workplace. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3362 Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act. To limit the manner in which Amtrak is authorized to provide food and beverage service. (1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (6), food and beverage service may be provided on Amtrak trains only by a bidder selected by the Federal Railroad Administration under paragraph (5). The Federal Railroad Administration may consult with and obtain assistance from the General Services Administration in carrying out this subsection. TCU opposes because it hurts Amtrak's overall service and would reduce the number of food service jobs on the trains. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. H.R.4272 Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012. Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make capital grants to a class I, class II, or class III railroad or a state or local government for freight rail economic development projects, particularly projects to construct freight rail switches and sidings. Prescribes prevailing wage rate requirements for such projects in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. We support helps with the seamless flow of rail transportation and helps the industry grow.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) 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. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. 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. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. 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. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. S.1831 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act. Access to Capital for Job Creators Act - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from proscriptions governing interstate commerce and the mails those transactions by an issuer that do not involve a public offering, whether or not such transactions involve general solicitation or general advertising. We support as it creates jobs. S. 1813 To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Puts people to work.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act--bill in its entirety S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act--bill in its entirety S. 672, To extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit--bill in its entirety H.R. 721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act--bill in its entirety H.R. 304, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents--bill in its entirety S. 371, Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act----all provisions related to railroads S. 301, Technical and Minor Modifications to PTC Mandate--bill in its entirety H.R. 2937, Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act-all provisions related to pipeline damage prevention H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act-all provisions related to pipeline damage prevention S. 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act-all provisions related to pipeline damage prevention Draft proposal to develop high-speed rail in the Northeast Corridor through a public-private partnership, and to encourage private sector competition on intercity passenger rail corridors.-proposal in its entirety Educating Members of Congress and executive branch officials on railway labor issues including the status of current negotiations.

Client expense: $4,530,234 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 304, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents--bill in its entirety

Client expense: $4,530,234 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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)

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)

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)

S. 49 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S. 301 - To amend title 49 to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements S. 158 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 371 - Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2011 H.R. 2887/S. 1525 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 12/S. 1660 - American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 801 - Truck Weight Uniformity Act H.R. 763/S. 747 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 Amtrak Privatization Legislation Issues relating to labor negotiations S. 936 - American Infrastructure Investment of 2011 H.R. 1574/ S. 876 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation 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. 2983 to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Issues relating to highway trust funding S. 1813 - MAP-21 H.R. 7 - Transportation Reauthorization bill

Client expense: $1,098,879 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: 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)

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

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. Continuing Appropriations Acts and Transportation Appropriations: 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, funding for competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; No Bill Number - Regulatory issues related to the safe handling of hazardous materials by rail; 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; No bill number 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"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; 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; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair)

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

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

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)

H.R. 304- To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 158- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization 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. Lobbying pertaining to the current railway labor - management dispute.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE