Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America 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.

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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. 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.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.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.

H.R.7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 H.R.260 Commute LESS Act of 2011 H.R.613 Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, and Transit: Make It In America Act H.R.3025 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act H.R.3217 To Improve and Provide Increased Access to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Act H.R.3259 National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 S.1813 MAP-21

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements China Currency H.R. 613 -- Airport, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act H.R. 613 - Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Best Cross Border Bus Safety Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

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

H.R. 3533 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 H.R. 613 - Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

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

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

Public Law 112-55 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, FY2012, Transit infrastructure development programs. S.1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2012, Transit infrastructure development programs. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act, Transit infrastructure development programs. State of Good Repair Grant, Livability and Energy efficiency issues. Extension of transit commuter benefits. H.R.613, Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act, Domestic Transit waivers. H.R.3019, Modernizing Public Transit Act of 2011, Ridership density issues.

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

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H. R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. H. R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 The Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This bill favors shippers and hurts the railroads bottom line. S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 Defunds entirely: (8) Amtrak federal subsidies; Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Reduces FY2011 appropriations for: (3) the Department of Transportation (DOT). This would cut the amount Amtrak and commuter subsidies. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.1504 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Altamont Corridor Rail Project (California) for final design and construction of a new fixed guideway for FY2011-FY2021.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make allocations for capital investment grants for such fiscal years for any remaining preliminary engineering and final design and construction of the Project. Improves vital rail infrastructure in California. Funds for the Army Corps of Engineers are made available by transfer from emergency funds appropriated for Department of TransportationFederal Railroad AdministrationCapital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. Rescinds unobligated balances of specified funds made available for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. This Bill kills good paying Middle Class Railroad and construction jobs. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.699 Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. .757 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish and award competitive technology financial awards for the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources, and (2) establish the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Advisory Board to advise the Secretary in carrying out duties under this Act. Terminates the Board and all authorities under this Act on December 31, 2020. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act. (1) the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials estimates current highway, bridge, public transit, and freight and passenger rail funding needs are approximately $225,000,000,000 to $340,000,000,000 per year through 2055, while current spending is less than $90,000,000,000 per year. SEC. 6. RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. Creates more Rail Jobs through greater investment in High-Speed Rail. H.R.2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to deny the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) any power to: (1) order an employer (or seek an order against an employer) to restore or reinstate any work, product, production line, or equipment; (2) rescind any relocation, transfer, subcontracting, outsourcing, or other change regarding the location, entity, or employer who shall be engaged in production or other business operations; or (3) require any employer to make an initial or additional investment at a particular plant, facility, or location. Applies the amendment made by this Act to any complaint for which a final adjudication by the NLRB has not been made by the date of enactment. NLRB is an important agency that protects workers and their families and provides fairness in the workplace. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3362 Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act. To limit the manner in which Amtrak is authorized to provide food and beverage service. (1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (6), food and beverage service may be provided on Amtrak trains only by a bidder selected by the Federal Railroad Administration under paragraph (5). The Federal Railroad Administration may consult with and obtain assistance from the General Services Administration in carrying out this subsection. TCU opposes because it hurts Amtrak's overall service and would reduce the number of food service jobs on the trains. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights.

H.R.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.

Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements China Currency H.R. 613 -- Airport, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act H.R. 613 - Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Best Cross Border Bus Safety Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

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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. 613 - Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements Currency Reform Free Trade Agreements

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

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

S.1596, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY2012, Transit infrastructure development programs. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act, Transit infrastructure development programs. State of Good Repair Grant, Livability and Energy efficiency issues. H.R.613, Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act, Domestic Transit waivers. H.R.3019, Modernizing Public Transit Act of 2011, Ridership density issues.

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

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

H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. H.R.304 To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work.

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.

Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements China Currency H.R. 613 -- Airport, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act Cross Border Bus Safety

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

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. 613 - Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements

Client expense: $210,000 · 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.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.

H.R. 260 Commute Less Act of 2011 H.R. 613 Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 613 - Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in America Act Cross Border Bus Safety Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers Buy America/Buy American Requirements Currency Reform

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

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

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.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.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.