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Railway Inspection and Transparency Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
November 20, 2013
Latest Action
November 21, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Robert E. AndrewsDemocratic(NJ)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
29pct
1d open
vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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Filing registrants (5)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
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S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 (proposed Maritime Goods Movement User Fee) S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulation) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (transportation of hazardous materials) H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 (truck size and weight limits) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure investments) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of passenger rail service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulations) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure policy and investment) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Acxt S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safety transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 387 -- American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 4745/S. 2438 -- FY 2015 Department of Transportation appropriations legislation H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 387 -- American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act S. 601 -- Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train ControlS. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 2642 -- Farm Bill (USDA participation in STB proceedings) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3080 -- Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2013 H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 4745/S. 2438 -- FY 2015 Department of Transportation appropriations legislation Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · first_quarter · Railroads
No Bill. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act." Monitored. S. 1462, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control(PTC) Extension Act." Supports extension of implementation date for PTC. No Bills. "Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act" & "Railroad Safety Improvement Act (PL110-432). Preparing for reauthorization.H.R.3551. "Railroad Inspection and Transparency Act." Opposed. No Bill. Hazardous Material Reauthorization Act. Preparing for reauthorization. Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA)September 6. 2013 advance notice of proposed rulemaking and Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Safety Advisory Committee's (RSAC) regulatory actions on rail car safety. Monitored. Also, held discussions regarding the moving of crude oil by rail. Surface Transportation Board's "Petition of Rulemaking to Adopt Revised Competitive Switching Rules, EP-111." Monitored. Expedite Federal Communication Commission's approval of wireless towers to enable the implementation of Positive Train Control required by PL110-432. Monitored
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 387 -- American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act S. 601 -- Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train ControlS. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 2610/S. 1243 -- FY 2014 Department of Transportation appropriations legislation H.R. 2642 -- Farm Bill (USDA participation in STB proceedings) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3080 -- Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2013 H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency ActImplementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1243: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 2553: National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 H.R. 3551: Railway Inspection and Transparency Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act--bill in its entirety; H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act--bill in its entirety; *Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.H.R. 3551, the Railway Inspection and Transparency Act--bill in its entirety; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act--bill in its entirety; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Activity related to a nominee to the United States Railroad Retirement Board; Issues related to the design of railroad tank cars; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. *Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying.
Client expense: $1,994,731 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
No Bill. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act." Monitored. S. 1462, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control(PTC) Extension Act." Supports extension of implementation date for PTC. No Bill. "Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act" & "Railroad Safety Improvement Act (PL110-432). Preparing for reauthorization.H.R.3551. "Railroad Inspection and Transparency Act." Opposed. No Bill. Hazardous Material Reauthorization Act. Preparing for reauthorization. Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA)September 6. 2013 advance notice of proposed rulemaking and Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Safety Advisory Committee's (RSAC) regulatory actions on rail car safety. Monitored. Also, held discussions regarding the moving of crude oil by rail. Surface Transportation Board's "Petition of Rulemaking to Adopt Revised Competitive Switching Rules, EP-111." Monitored. Expedite Federal Communication Commission's approval of wireless towers to enable the implementation of Positive Train Control required by PL110-432. Monitored
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Railroad policy issues, including rail safety; Emergency Response Improvement Act (H.R. 3552) Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act (H.R. 3634), related to Positive Train Control Railway Inspection and Transparency Act (H.R. 3551); Transportation Reports Elimination Act (H.R. 3628) Safe Freight Act (H.R. 3040), related to crew size; STB and NTSB nominations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 387 -- American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act S. 601 -- Water Resources Development Act of 2013 S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train ControlS. 1509 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 2610/S. 1243 -- FY 2014 Department of Transportation appropriations legislation H.R. 2642 -- Farm Bill (USDA participation in STB proceedings) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3080 -- Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2013 H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency ActImplementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)