Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act

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. 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.

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H.R. 190 / S. 1166, Protecting Americas Workers Act H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 735 / S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 972 / S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1976 / S. 964, Job Protection Act H.R. 2118, To amend the National Labor Relations Act relating to the authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with such Act H.R. 2040 / S.504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 2118, To amend the National Labor Relations Act relating to the authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with such Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2833, Employee Workplace Freedom Act H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act H.R. 2898, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 H.R. 3094, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3991, Keep Employees Emails and Phones Secure Act H.R. 4078, Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act H.R. 4106 / S. 2142, Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 4385 / S. 2371, RAISE Act H.R. 5050, Social Networking Online Protection Act H.R. 5969, Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Companion Care Act H.R. 5970, Protecting In-Home Care from Government Intrusion Act H.R. 5684 / S. 3074, Password Protection Act of 2012 S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 S. 1536, Notification of Origin of Telecommunications and Internet Consumer Exchanges Act of 2011 S. 1666, Employer Free Speech Act S. 1747, Computer Professionals Update Act S. 3280, Companionship Exemption Protection Act S. 3295 and Un-numbered House counterpart, Fiscal Year 2013 Labor HHS Appropriations Legislation - Provisions Funding the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board S. 3297, Forewarn Act H.Amdt. 1160 to H.R. 5854, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 S. Amdt. 2166 to S. 3240, RAISE Act Bartlett Amendment No. 8 to H.R 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 H.J. RES. 103, 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 S.J. RES. 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 DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of Fiduciary): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis. DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities DOL RIN 1250-AA00 (Affirmative Action requirements for veterans): Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis DOL RIN 1250-AA02 (OFCCP Section 503 Disability Affirmative Action requirements): Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) Final regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 80,138, Dec. 22, 2011) Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (74 Fed. Reg. 50280, September 30, 2009) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA SHARP/On-site consultation program (75 Fed. Reg. 54064, September 3, 2010) Proposed OSHA regulation updating industry codes from SIC to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36414, (June 22, 2011)) Proposed regulation regarding the companionship exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (76 Fed. Reg. 81,190, Dec. 27, 2011) Proposed regulation implementing changes to Family and Medical Leave Act (77 Fed. Reg. 8960, Feb. 15, 2012) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to legislation and oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, the NLRB Quickie Elections Rule, the Specialty Health Care Rule, bargaining units, and the implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act; legislation and oversight including the Department of Labors Persuader Rule; the National Mediation Board Rule, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act; the potential labor strike in East and Gulf Coast ports; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

H.R. 190 / S. 1166, Protecting Americas Workers Act H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 735 / S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 972 / S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1519, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1976 / S. 964, Job Protection Act   H.R. 2040 / S.504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 2118, To amend the National Labor Relations Act relating to the authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with such Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2833, Employee Workplace Freedom Act H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act H.R. 2898, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 H.R. 3220, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 3094, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3991, Keep Employees Emails and Phones Secure Act H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4106 / S. 2142, Working Families Flexibility Act H.R.4297, Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012 H.R. 4385 / S. 2371, RAISE Act H.R. 5050, Social Networking Online Protection Act H.R. 5969, Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Companion Care Act H.R. 5970, Protecting In-Home Care from Government Intrusion Act H.R. 5684 / S. 3074, Password Protection Act of 2012 H.J. RES. 103, 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 S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 S. 797, Paycheck Fairness Act S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1666, Employer Free Speech Act S. 1747, Computer Professionals Update Act S. 2199, Grow America Act of 2012 S. 3280, Companionship Exemption Protection Act S. 3295 and Un-numbered House counterpart, Fiscal Year 2013 Labor HHS Appropriations Legislation, provisions funding the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board S. 3297, Forewarn Act S.J. RES. 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 S. Amdt. 2166 to S. 3240, RAISE Act H. Amdt. 1160 to H.R. 5854, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Bartlett Amendment No. 8 to H.R 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of Fiduciary): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities DOL RIN 1235-AA05 (Application of FLSA to Domestic Service): Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost benefit analysis DOL RIN 1250-AA02 (OFCCP Section 503 Disability Affirmative Action requirements): Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis DOL RIN 1250 AA00 (Affirmative Action requirements for veterans): Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis NLRB RIN 3142-AA08 (representation case procedures): Incompleteness and inaccuracy of cost estimates and omission of benefit analysis Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) Final regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 80,138, Dec. 22, 2011) Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (74 Fed. Reg. 50280, September 30, 2009) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA SHARP/On-site consultation program (75 Fed. Reg. 54064, September 3, 2010) Proposed OSHA regulation updating industry codes from SIC to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36414, (June 22, 2011)) Proposed regulation regarding the companionship exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (76 Fed. Reg. 81,190, Dec. 27, 2011) Proposed regulation implementing changes to Family and Medical Leave Act (77 Fed. Reg. 8960, Feb. 15, 2012) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to the legislation and oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, the NLRB Quickie Elections Rule, the Specialty Health Care Rule, bargaining units, the implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act, the Department of Labors Persuader Rule; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda; union representation elections; companionship exemption

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.

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.

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.

H.R. 190 / S. 1166, Protecting Americas Workers Act H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act , including amendments to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act H.R. 735 / S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 972 / S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1976 / S. 964, Job Protection Act H.R. 2040 / S.504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 2118, To amend the National Labor Relations Act relating to the authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with such Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2833, Employee Workplace Freedom Act H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act H.R. 2898, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 H.R. 3094, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3991, Keep Employees Emails and Phones Secure Act H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4106 / S. 2142, Working Families Flexibility Act S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1666, Employer Free Speech Act S. 1747, Computer Professionals Update Act H.J. RES. 103, 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 S.J. RES. 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 Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations Legislation - Provisions Funding the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of Fiduciary): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis. DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) Final regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 80,138, Dec. 22, 2011) Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Submission under the Labor Provisions of the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement (76 Fed. Reg. 44,609, July 26, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding occupational injury and illness reporting requirements updating from SIC codes to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36414, June 22, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (74 Fed. Reg. 50280, September 30, 2009) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA SHARP/On-site consultation program (75 Fed. Reg. 54064, September 3, 2010) Proposed regulation adding language to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations regarding labor law violations (76 Fed. Reg. 74,744, Dec. 1, 2011) Direct final rule adding language to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations regarding labor law violations (76 Fed. Reg. 74,722, Dec. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding the companionship exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (76 Fed. Reg. 81,190, Dec. 27, 2011) Proposed regulation implementing changes to Family and Medical Leave Act (77 Fed. Reg. 8960, Feb. 15, 2012) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to the legislation and oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, the NLRB Quickie Elections Rule, the Specialty Health Care Rule; legislation and oversight including the Department of Labors Persuader Rule; implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda; the companionship exemption

H.R. 190 / S. 1166, Protecting Americas Workers Act H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act , including amendments to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act H.R. 735 / S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 972 / S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1976 / S. 964, Job Protection Act H.R. 2040 / S.504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 2118, To amend the National Labor Relations Act relating to the authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with such Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act H.R. 2833, Employee Workplace Freedom Act H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act H.R. 2898, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 H.R. 3094, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3991, Keep Employees Emails and Phones Secure Act H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 4106 / S. 2142, Working Families Flexibility Act S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 S. 1438, Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1666, Employer Free Speech Act S. 1747, Computer Professionals Update Act H.J. RES. 103, 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 S.J. RES. 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 Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations Legislation - Provisions Funding the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of Fiduciary): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis. DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) Final regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 80,138, Dec. 22, 2011) Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Submission under the Labor Provisions of the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement (76 Fed. Reg. 44,609, July 26, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding occupational injury and illness reporting requirements updating from SIC codes to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36414, June 22, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (74 Fed. Reg. 50280, September 30, 2009) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA SHARP/On-site consultation program (75 Fed. Reg. 54064, September 3, 2010) Proposed regulation adding language to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations regarding labor law violations (76 Fed. Reg. 74,744, Dec. 1, 2011) Direct final rule adding language to Agriculture Acquisition Regulations regarding labor law violations (76 Fed. Reg. 74,722, Dec. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding the companionship exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (76 Fed. Reg. 81,190, Dec. 27, 2011) Proposed regulation implementing changes to Family and Medical Leave Act (77 Fed. Reg. 8960, Feb. 15, 2012) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to the legislation and oversight addressing the National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, the NLRB Quickie Elections Rule, the Specialty Health Care Rule; legislation and oversight including the Department of Labors Persuader Rule; implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda; the companionship exemption

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.

NLRB Regulatory Initiatives -- Union Election Changes, Micro-Unions; Employer Requirement to post union rights S. 217/HR 972 -- Secret Ballot Protection Act; HR 1047 -- State Right to Vote Act; HR 548 -- Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act; HR 2040/S 504 -- National Right to Work Act; S. 1666 Employer Free Speech Act Executive Orders related to federal contractors and union organizing; Nominations to the NLRB

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NLRB Regulatory Initiatives -- Boeing Suit, Union Election Changes, Micro-Unions; Employer Requirement to post union rights S. 217/HR 972 -- Secret Ballot Protection Act; HR 1047 -- State Right to Vote Act; HR 548 -- Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act; HR 2040/S 504 -- National Right to Work Act; S. 1666 Employer Free Speech Act Executive Orders related to federal contractors and union organizing; Nominations to the NLRB

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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.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.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.

NLRB Regulatory Initiatives -- Boeing Suit, Union Election Changes, Micro-Unions; Employer Requirement to post union rights S. 217/HR 972 -- Secret Ballot Protection Act; HR 1047 -- State Right to Vote Act; HR 548 -- Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act; HR 2040/S 504 -- National Right to Work Act; S. 1666 Employer Free Speech Act Executive Orders related to federal contractors and union organizing; Nominations to the NLRB

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

NLRB Regulatory Initiatives -- Boeing Suit, Union Election Changes, Micro-Unions; Employer Requirement to post union rights S. 217/HR 972 -- Secret Ballot Protection Act; HR 1047 -- State Right to Vote Act; HR 548 -- Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act; HR 2040/S 504 -- National Right to Work Act; S. 1666 Employer Free Speech Act Executive Orders related to federal contractors and union organizing; Nominations to the NLRB

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections National Labor Relations Board Issues National Mediation Board Issues H.R. 548 --Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act National Mediation Board Oversight National Mediation Board Nominations Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers Transportation Security Officer Collective Bargaining "Rest/Work Time" FAA Official Time

Client expense: $222,959 · 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

Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act. H.R. 30 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. H. R. 304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under 49 U.S.C. 28103 and for other purposes. H. R. 548 To repeal a rule of the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures. H.R. 662 To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. H.R. 721/S. 100/S.672 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad tax maintenance credit. H.R. 825 The Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011. H. Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658 - Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals National Mediation Board rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011. S. 158 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act . S. 162 A bill to cut $500,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011 (Davis Bacon, DOT funding, Amtrak). S.301 A bill to amend 49 U.S.C., to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under Chapter 201. S. 628 To authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, Alaska and Delta Junction, Alaska to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. S.1546 DHS Authorization Act of 2011. S.1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.

Client expense: $334,348 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act , including amendments to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, including amendments regarding project labor agreements, provisions funding the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board H.R. 2118, To amend the National Labor Relations Act relating to the authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with such Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act H.R. 2833, Employee Workplace Freedom Act H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act H.R. 3094, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 3596, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 190 / S. 1166, Protecting Americas Workers Act H.R. 735 / S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 972 / S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1976 / S. 964, Job Protection Act H.R. 2040 / S. 504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 S. 1666, Employer Free Speech Act S. 1747, Computer Professional Update (CPU) Act S. 1843, Representation Fairness Restoration Act Companionship exemption (no specific legislation) E.O. 13494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13494 related to labor relations costs of federal contractors (75 Fed. Reg. 19,345, Apr. 14, 2010) Proposed new interpretation of "feasibility" as it relates to engineering and administrative controls under the OSHA Noise Reduction Standard (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) and 1926.52(b)) (75 Fed. Reg. 64,216, October 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Submission under the Labor Provisions of the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement (76 Fed. Reg. 44,609, July 26, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding occupational injury and illness reporting requirements updating from SIC codes to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36414, June 22, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (74 Fed. Reg. 50280, September 30, 2009) Proposed regulation regarding OSHA SHARP/On-site consultation program (75 Fed. Reg. 54064, September 3, 2010) DOL RIN 1210-AB32: Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis NLRB RIN 3142-AA08: Economic cost impact of proposed rule Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to the Legislation and Oversight addressing The National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, the NLRB Quickie Elections Rule, the Specialty Health Care Rule; Legislation and Oversight including the Department of Labors Persuader Rule; National Labor Relations Board's Complaint against The Boeing Company; implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda

H.R. 3094 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 548 - Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 3538 - To amend the Railway Labor Act ... 13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections National Mediation Board Election Procedures Employee Free Choice Act National Mediation Board Oversight National Mediation Board Nominations Davis-Bacon Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers Transportation Security Officer Collective Bargaining FAA Official Time

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.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.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.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.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.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.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.

13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections National Labor Relations Board Issues National Mediation Board Issues Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 548 --Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act National Mediation Board Oversight National Mediation Board Nominations Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers Transportation Security Officer Collective Bargaining "Rest/Work Time" FAA Official Time

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H.R. 548 - Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act 13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections Employee Free Choice Act National Mediation Board Election Procedures National Mediation Board Oversight National Mediation Board Nominations Davis-Bacon Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers Transportation Security Officer Collective Bargaining FAA Official Time

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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

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 indicidents under 49 U.S.C. Section 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 Section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. S. 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 S. 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 S. 1596 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Confirmation of Walt Barrows to the Railroad Retirement Board

H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, Section 903, House Amendment 229, to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act H.R. 972, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 1976, Job Protection Act H.R. 2017, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2012 (H.Amdt. 388 only) H.R. 2118, related to the authority to enjoin state laws that are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, House Amendment 411, Regarding Project Labor Agreements H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act H.R. 2854, Employer Free Choice Act H. Amdt. 229 to H.R. 658, Amendment to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act H.Amdt. 411 to H.R. 2055, Regarding Project Labor Agreements H.R. 2040/S.504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 735/S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 1976/S. 964, Job Protection Act H.R. 2810 / S. 1425 / S. 1507, Employee Rights Act S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 S. 964, Job Protection Act Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the Department of Labor Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the National Labor Relations Board NLRB Poster Rule NLRB Nominations, no specific legislation NLRB/DOL Labor Election Rules Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (75 Fed. Reg. 80,410, Dec. 22, 2010; 76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, Aug. 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13,495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees of a displaced contractor Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,494 related to labor relations costs of federal contractors (75 Fed. Reg. 19,345, Apr. 14, 2010) Proposed new interpretation of "feasibility" as it relates to engineering and administrative controls under the OSHA Noise Reduction Standard (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) and 1926.52(b)) (75 Fed. Reg. 64,216, October 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to the Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced); issues regarding the National Football League labor dispute; potential legislation regarding bargaining units under the National Labor Relations Act; legislation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Board, including the Notice Mandate, Quickie Elections Rule, and Specialty Health Care Rule; Legislation and Oversight of The Department of Labors Persuader Rule; Labor Relations Boards Complaint against Boeing; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda Daniel Hillenbrand - Covered Official Positions: Intern - Office of Congressman John Kline

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.

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.

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.

13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections National Labor Relations Board Issues National Mediation Board Issues Employee Free Choice Act H.R. 548 --Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act National Mediation Board Oversight National Mediation Board Nominations Davis-Bacon Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers Transportation Security Officer Collective Bargaining "Rest/Work Time"

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Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 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. 548 - Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act 13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections Employee Free Choice Act National Mediation Board Election Procedures National Mediation Board Oversight National Mediation Board Nominations Davis-Bacon Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers Transportation Security Officer Collective Bargaining FAA Official Time

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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.R.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.

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.R.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.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.R.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.

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 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 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 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. 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.

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H.R. 548, Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, Section 903, House Amendment 229, to repeal a National Mediation Board Rule which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act H.R. 972, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 2017, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2012 (H.Amdt. 388 only) H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, House Amendment 411, Regarding Project Labor Agreements H.R. 2118, related to the authority to enjoin state laws that are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act H.R. 2153, Truth in Employment Act S. 217, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 2040/S.504, National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 735/S. 119, Government Neutrality and Contracting Act H.R. 1976/S. 964, Job Protection Act Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the Department of Labor Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations for the National Labor Relations Board Potential legislation reforming the National Labor Relations Act Potential legislation reforming the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Proposed Regulation related to a posting of labor rights (75 Fed. Reg. 80,410, Dec. 22, 2010) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) E.O. 13,494, related to encouraging federal contractors to remain neutral in union organizing E.O. 13,495, related to new contractors under the Service Contract Act offering the right of first refusal to employees if a displaced contractor Potential "high road"/blacklisting government contracting Executive Order or regulation      Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,495 related to the Service Contract Act (75 Fed. Reg. 13,384, March 19, 2010) Proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13,494 related to labor relations costs of federal contractors (75 Fed. Reg. 19,345, Apr. 14, 2010) Proposed new interpretation of "feasibility" as it relates to engineering and administrative controls under the OSHA Noise Reduction Standard (29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) and 1926.52(b)) (75 Fed. Reg. 64,216, October 19, 2010) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, Jan. 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act Employer and Employee Surveys (76 Fed. Reg. 18,254, Apr. 1, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, Oct. 19, 2010) Department of Labor Submission pursuant to Executive Order 13563 Nominations for the following positions: Member, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board      Various issues relating to the National Football League labor dispute, National Labor Relations Board's Complaint against Boeing, and Workforce Investment Act (specific legislation not yet introduced); implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; National Labor Relations Board decisions and regulatory agenda; Department of Labor regulatory agenda

HR 1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 HR 122 Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2011 HR 548 The Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act HR 567 Public Employee Pension Transparency Act HR 658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 HR 745 Davis-Bacon Repeal Act

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