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Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act or the RAILS Act This bill revises the railroad safety technology grants program. The program shall also provide for advanced communication methods for conveying hazard information between all parties in the transportation chain, spectrum acquisition, multifrequency broadband connectivity equipment, implementation and interoperability testing. The program is extended for FY2015-FY2020.
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2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor) HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed) HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support) HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose) HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose) S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor) Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
Client expense: $1,448,123 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support)
Client expense: $1,261,827 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern (monitor) Various efforts to liberalize the family medical leave act for the Railroad industry (oppose) Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition (support)
Client expense: $1,198,799 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor) HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed) HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support) HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose) HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose) S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor) Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
Client expense: $1,127,912 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan - bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,319,776 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,002,193 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor) HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed) HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support) HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose) HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose) S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor) Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
Client expense: $1,448,123 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act H.R. 22/S. 1647/P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,002,193 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support)
Client expense: $1,261,827 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 443, a bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan - bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,319,776 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act H.R. 22/S. 1647/P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (no bill number).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern (monitor) Various efforts to liberalize the family medical leave act for the Railroad industry (oppose) Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition (support)
Client expense: $1,198,799 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 749 Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2015 (support) S 650 Railroad Safety & Positive Train Control Act (support) S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization (monitor) HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 859 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) HR 1804 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 3651 - Positive Train Control Enforcement & Implementation Act of 2015 (support) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various Crude-by-Rail Issues Various issues dealing with and extending the deadline for Positive Train Control implementation Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern
Client expense: $1,176,743 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 749 Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2015 (support) S 650 Railroad Safety & Positive Train Control Act (support) S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization (monitor) HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 859 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) HR 1804 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 3651 - Positive Train Control Enforcement & Implementation Act of 2015 (support) Various Crude-by-Rail Issues Various issues dealing with and extending the deadline for Positive Train Control implementation
Client expense: $1,188,361 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 749 Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2015 (support) S 650 Railroad Safety & Positive Train Control Act (support) S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization (monitor) HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 859 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) HR 1804 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) Various Crude-by-Rail Issues Various issues dealing with and extending the deadline for Positive Train Control implementation
Client expense: $1,251,093 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Issues related to PHMSA reauthorization; Issues related to the transport of crude oil by rail; S. 859 - Crude by Rail Safety Act, all provisions; S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015, all provisions; H.R. 1405 - RAILS Act, all provisions; S. 808 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, all provisions.
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Marine Mammal Commission, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to the Buy America laws, H.R. 949, Invest in American Jobs Act, and legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for CNG/LNG used in transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Legislative proposals expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Also, issues related to changes in the interpretation of law as it pertains to utility relocations. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Legislative proposals related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, including, H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, S.1647, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (Highway title), and S.1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015. Proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). S. 1626, Railroad Reform Enhancement and Efficiency Act. General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21, including the GROW AMERICA Act. H.R. 22, Fixing American's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) and related legislation in the Senate. Issues include transit safety legislation seeking to protect risk-related data from use in litigation, and proposals to alter bus procurement procedures. H.R. 680, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2015; H.R. 749, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015; S. 268, Rebuild America Act; H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; Legislation to phase out or eliminate the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 1461/H.R. 1551); H.R. 705, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act; S. 532/H.R. 1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, 2015; H.R. 1405 RAILS Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act; H.R. 3236, Surface Transportation & Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRR Act); H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
2015 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act H.R. 22/S. 1647/P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in a re-authorization of MAP-21 (FAST Act H.R. 22/S. 1647/P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 769, the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 650, the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 797, the Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1006, A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 946, the Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10, S,Rept 114-52, S. 808,); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills (P.L. 114-113, H.Rept 114-92, S.Rept 114-57, S.2129, H.R.2577, H.Rept 114-129, S.Rept 114-75); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 749 Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2015 (support) S 650 Railroad Safety & Positive Train Control Act (support) S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization (monitor) HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 859 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) HR 1804 Crude-by-Rail Safety Act (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 3651 - Positive Train Control Enforcement & Implementation Act of 2015 (support) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various Crude-by-Rail Issues Various issues dealing with and extending the deadline for Positive Train Control implementation Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern
Client expense: $1,176,743 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Issues related to PHMSA small scale LNG facilities in the Omnibus and the Surface Transportation Extension Act (H.R. 3819); Issues related to the extension of the Positive Train Control requirement; Issues related to reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety Act; Issues related to the transport of crude oil by rail; H.R. 1804/S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act, all provisions; S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015, all provisions; H.R. 1405 - RAILS Act, all provisions; S. 808 - Surface Transportation Board Re-authorization Act of 2015, all provisions; H.R. 2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015, all provisions; H.R. 1789 - Tank Car Safety and Security Act of 2015, all provisions; S. 650 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $2,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Marine Mammal Commission, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2015 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to the Buy America laws, H.R. 949, Invest in American Jobs Act, and legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for CNG/LNG used in transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Legislative proposals expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Also, issues related to changes in the interpretation of law as it pertains to utility relocations. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Legislative proposals related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, including, H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015, S.1647, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (Highway title), and S.1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015. Proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). S. 1626, Railroad Reform Enhancement and Efficiency Act. General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21, including the GROW AMERICA Act. H.R. 22, Drive Act and related legislation in the Senate. Issues include transit safety legislation seeking to protect risk-related data from use in litigation, and proposals to alter bus procurement procedures. H.R. 680, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2015; H.R. 749, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015; S. 268, Rebuild America Act; H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; Legislation to phase out or eliminate the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 1461/H.R. 1551); H.R. 705, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act; S. 532/H.R. 1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, 2015; H.R. 1405 RAILS Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act.
2015 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21 (H.R.22/S.1647 DRIVE Act; No House bill number); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 Budget proposal H.Con.Res.27 and Senate FY2016 Budget proposal S.Con.Res.11. and in FY2016 appropriations bills (H.R.2577; Senate THUD Appropriations Subcommittee draft). Request support from Members seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail infrastructure projects (no bill number).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · third_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (PTC). Support for the Railroad Safety and PTC Extension Act (S. 650). Provisions affecting commuter rail (including Positive Train Control), FTA designated recipients and FTA capital investment grant programs in the Senate DRIVE Act (H.R.22) and a potential House surface transportation authorization bill. Provisions impacting commuter rail and bus transit in FY16 appropriations bills (H.R. 2577, Senate Report 114-75). Monitor and report on transportation infrastructure funding and financing legislation such as the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act of 2015 (S. 880), Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 797), RAILS Act of 2015 (H.R. 1405), Rebuild America Act of 2015 (S.268), Infrastructure 2.0 Act of 2015 (H.R. 625), and Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 (H.R. 413).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Democratic |
| IL |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $1,159,628 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $1,756,756 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)