Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011

All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation (ARRA and the American Jobs Act) and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to transit safety, including proposals similar to the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles, and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents, legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. S. 1813 and H.R. 7, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), respective multi-year authorization bills for the Senate and House of Representatives, replacing SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) regarding authorizing of appropriations for public transportation projects, including commuter, high speed rail, intercity passenger rail, bus and bus facilities accounts, as well as Positive Train Control deadlines, Buy America provisions, and commuter tax benefits. H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Authorization Bill Initially a 90-day extension of highway and transit programs named the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II)(ultimately, a 27 month extension of surface transportation law named MAP-21) and Divisions A through E of the accompanying conference report (H.Rpt. 112-557). Matters related to the implementation of MAP-21. H.R. 3533/S. 2028, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure. H.R. 5972 and S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6064, the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, funded surface transportation programs from July 1 July 6.

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S.1813/H.R.4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - support of long-term surface transportation legislation; provisions related to infrastructure, procurement rules, segmentation, harbor maintenance H.R.3533, Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - provisions related to rail, jobs bank, infrastructure bank, government procurement

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Emissions, fuel economy regulation and enforcement- no bill; Natural gas issues- no bill; Invest in American Jobs Act- H.R.3533, S.2028; High Speed Rail Requirements- no bill; FAA User Fees- no bill

Client expense: $512,528 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1813 - Map21 Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 4348 - Map 21 Transportation Reauthorization Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - H.R. 3533 Clean Ports Act - S.2011, H.R. 572 S. 723 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S. 4034 - Strengthening Manufacturing and Rebuilding Transit (SMART) Act Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act - H.R. 1165

Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 3533, S. 2028 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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. 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.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.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.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. 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. 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. 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.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. 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. 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. 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. S158 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.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. 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. 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.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. 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.

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)

Surface Transportation Reauthorization (H.R. 7, S. 1813) H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act H.R. 3327, the Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Bridges Act of 2011 Conference Report for H.R. 4348 H.R. 3533, the Invest in American Jobs Act Cravaack Amendment on Buy America Brown/Merkley Amendment on Buy America Motions to Instruct on Surfact Transportation Authorization Conference Coast Guard Reauthorization/Ballast Water S. 3332, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA Act) New International Trade Crossing Agreement Wave4 Inland Waterways Infrastructure Investment Bill

Client expense: $250,484 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S.1813 - Map21 Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 4348 - Map21 Transportation Reauthorization Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - H.r. 3533 Clean Ports Act - S. 2011, H.R. 572 S. 734 - ADvanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S. 4034 - Strengthening Manufacturing and Rebuilding Transit (SMART) Act Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act - H.R. 1165

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation (ARRA and the American Jobs Act) and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act, legislative proposals to extend or reauthorize SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Public Law 109-59), including surface transportation authorization proposals under development by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Senate Environment and Public Works and the Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees. Also, legislation related to transit safety, including proposals similar to the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles, and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents, legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. S. 1813 and H.R. 7, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), respective multi-year authorization bills for the Senate and House of Representatives, replacing SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) regarding authorizing of appropriations for public transportation projects, including commuter, high speed rail, intercity passenger rail, bus and bus facilities accounts, as well as Positive Train Control deadlines, Buy America provisions, and commuter tax benefits. H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Authorization Bill Initially a 90-day extension of highway and transit programs named the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II)(ultimately, a 27 month extension of surface transportation law named MAP-21) and Divisions A through E of the accompanying conference report (H.Rpt. 112-557). H.R. 3533/S. 2028, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure. H.R. 3864, the Committee on Ways and Means title to H.R.7, related to proposed structural and funding changes to the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account from SAFETEA-LU to HR.7. H.R. 4281, a ninety-day extension of SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users). H.R. 3200, Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act, addressing operating assistance for transit agencies, and H.R. 3545, the Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2011, addressing the operating needs of small bus system operators. Also, proposals to increase insurance requirements and require licensing of commuter rail operations by the Surface Transportation Board. H.R. 5972 and S. 2322, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6064, the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, funded surface transportation programs from July 1 July 6.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Support for strong Buy America provisions including Cravaack and Rahall amendments to HR 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and Brown-Merkley Amendment #1819 to S 1813, MAP-21; oppose weakening amendments to BAA; HR 4348, (MAP-21); HR 3533, Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3533/S. 2028: Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 (Section 102: provisions requiring 100% domestic content in rolling stock).

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3533/S. 2028 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 (section 102 - provisions to require 100% domestic content in rolling stock).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3533 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S.1813/H.R.4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - support of long-term surface transportation legislation; provisions related to infrastructure, procurement rules, segmentation H.R.3533, Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - provisions related to rail, jobs bank, infrastructure bank, government procurement

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Emissions, fuel economy regulation and enforcement- no bill; Climate change and energy legislation- H.R.910, S.482; NAT GAS Act - H.R.1380; Invest in American Jobs Act- H.R.3533, S.2028; American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012- H.R.7; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act- H.R.4348, S.1813; FAA User Fees- no bill.

Client expense: $459,545 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 3533, S. 2028, Domestic materials preferences for federal-aid infrastructure programs

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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. S158 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.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. 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. 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.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. 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.

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.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. 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.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.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.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. 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. 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. 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.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. 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. 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. 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)

Emissions, fuel economy regulation and enforcement- no bill; Climate change and energy legislation- H.R.910, S.482; NAT GAS Act and natural gas issues- H.R.1380; Invest in American Jobs Act- H.R.3533, S.2028; American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012- H.R.7, S.2084; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act- H.R.14, S.1813; FAA User Fees- no bill.

Client expense: $747,578 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for strong Buy America provisions including Cravaack and Rahall amendments to HR 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and Brown-Merkley Amendment #1819 to S 1813, MAP-21; oppose weakening amendments to BAA; Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation; HR 3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011.

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1813, H.R. 4281, H.R. 7; Surface transportation reauthorization generally as to term and funding levels of reauthorization; Buy America and rail matters H.R. 3533

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3533, S. 2028, Domestic materials preferences for federal-aid infrastructure programs; H.R 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation (ARRA and the American Jobs Act) and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act, legislative proposals to extend or reauthorize SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Public Law 109-59), including surface transportation authorization proposals under development by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Senate Environment and Public Works and the Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs Committees. Also, legislation related to transit safety, including proposals similar to the Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010 and the Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010, legislation related to the Buy America laws for the manufacturer of transit vehicles, and legislative proposals to amend the cap on liability for passenger rail incidents, legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. S. 1813 and H.R. 7, respective multi-year authorization bills for the Senate and House of Representatives, replacing SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) regarding authorizing of appropriations for public transportation projects, including commuter, high speed rail, intercity passenger rail, bus and bus facilities accounts, as well as Positive Train Control deadlines, Buy America provisions, and commuter tax benefits. H.R. 3533/S. 2028, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure. H.R. 3864, the Committee on Ways and Means title to H.R.7, related to proposed structural and funding changes to the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account from SAFETEA-LU to HR.7. H.R 4281, a ninety-day extension of SAFETEA-LU (The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users). H.R. 3200, the Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance Act, addressing operating assistance for transit agencies, and H.R. 3545, the Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2011, addressing the operating needs of small bus system operators. Also, proposals to increase insurance requirements and require licensing of commuter rail operations by the Surface Transportation Board.

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 3533, S. 2028, Domestic materials preferences for federal-aid infrastructure programs

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3533, S. 2028, Domestic materials preferences for federal-aid infrastructure programs

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3533, S. 2028, Domestic materials preferences for federal-aid infrastructure programs

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Draft surface transportation reauthorizion legislation as it relates to rail and domestic preferences H.R. 7, H.R. 1813; H.R. 3533

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3533 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 3533, S. 2028 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - Section 102 - provisions to require 100% domestic content in rolling stock.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.412, Harbor Maintenance Act of 2011 S.1813, Surface Transportation Act - support of long-term surface transportation legislation; provisions related to infrastructure, procurement rules, segmentation H.R. 3533, Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - provisions related to rail, jobs bank, infrastructure bank, government procurement H.R.7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 - provision relating to procurement rules

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S.1813 - MAP21 Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Act of 2012 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - H.R. 3533 Clean Ports Act - S. 2011, H.R. 572 S.734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S. 4034 - Strengthening Manufacturing and Rebuilding Transit (SMART) Act Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act - H.R. 1165

Client expense: $258,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Surface Transportation Reauthorization (H.R. 7, S. 1813) Surface Transportation Extension H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act H.R. 3327, the Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Bridges Act of 2011 H.R. 3533, the Invest in American Jobs Act Cravaack Amendment on Buy America Brown/Merkley Amendment on Buy America Blunt/Casey Amendment on non-federal aid, non-highway system bridges S. 49/S. 158, Captive Shipper Legislation

Client expense: $232,055 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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. S158 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.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. 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. 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.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. 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.

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. 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.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.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.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. 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. 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. 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.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. 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. 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. 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)

FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds. Transportation program, infrastructure bank, and emergency interoperable communications of President Obama's American Jobs Act -- S. 1548 and H.R. 12; H.R. 2608 short-term CR for FY 2012; Surface transportation program and project provisions of FY 2012 THUD appropriations bill (S. 1596); transit and rail security provisions of Senate version of FY 12 homeland security bill (H.R. 2017). Further extender to SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 2887 and S. 1525). H.R. 2055 - the FY 2012 year-long omnibus appropriations regarding funding for FEMA State/Local programs within DHS appropriations; MAP-21 bill reported by Senate EPW; H.R. 3533 - jobs legislation; H. Joint Res. 91 - rail strike; pursuit of H.R. 2412 and S. 1034 - commuter rail benefit and alternative fuels tax credit provisions sought for inclusion in H.R. 3675.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds. Transportation program, infrastructure bank, and emergency interoperable communications of President Obama's American Jobs Act -- S. 1548 and H.R. 12; H.R. 2608 short-term CR for FY 2012; Surface transportation program and project provisions of FY 2012 THUD appropriations bill (S. 1596); transit and rail security provisions of Senate version of FY 12 homeland security bill (H.R. 2017). Further extender to SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 2887 and S. 1525). H.R. 2055 - the FY 2012 year-long omnibus appropriations regarding funding for FEMA State/Local programs within DHS appropriations; MAP-21 bill reported by Senate EPW; H.R. 3533 - jobs legislation; H. Joint Res. 91 - rail strike; pursuit of H.R. 2412 and S. 1034 - commuter rail benefit and alternative fuels tax credit provisions sought for inclusion in H.R. 3675.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Economic policy S. 1549, American Jobs Act - funding, labor provisions, infrastructure S. 1660, American Jobs Act of 2011 S. 1764, Rebuild America Jobs Act S. 1723, Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act of 2011 S. 1720, Jobs Through Growth Act S. 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R 3533, Buy America Act H.R 2341, Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act of 2011: FLSA issues Workforce investment H.R 3610, Streamlining Workforce Development Program Act of 2011 H.R 3611, Local Job Opportunities and Business Success Act of 2011

Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Employment Standards Administration, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for strong Buy America provisions; Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation; HR 3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Domestic preferences in federal aid infrastructure programs, H.R. 3533

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Any and all issues related to support for increased authorization for transportation infrastructure; surface transportation reauthorization legislation, Buy America and rail matters H.R. 3533

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Emissions, fuel economy regulation and enforcement- no bill; Climate change and energy legislation- H.R.910, S.482; NAT GAS Act and natural gas issues- H.R.1380; Invest in American Jobs Act- H.R.3533; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act- S.1813; FAA User Fees- no bill.

Client expense: $524,874 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Surface Transportation Extension H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act H.R. 3327, the Beneficial Upgrades for Investment and Local Bridges Act of 2011 H.R. 3533, the Invest in American Jobs Act H.R. 2838, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011, Title VII Commecial Vessel Discharge H.R. 2840, the Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act of 2011

Client expense: $216,972 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3533, S. 2028 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - provisions relating to section 102 - provisions to require 100% domestic content in rolling stock.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R.3533, The Invest in American Jobs Act, entire bill. Expressed general support for the passage of H.R. 3533. Advocated for maintenance of the current standard for defining American-made steel under Buy America.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE