Highway Restoration Act of 2015

H.R. 749 The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 A bill which would authorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak. PRRIA brings significant and needed certainty to Amtrak and its employees for planning for the future. This bill will result in strengthening the NEC infrastructure, and provides better passenger rail service for our Nations transportation system. H.R. 1461 DRIVE Act of 2015 A bill which would defund and remove the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2015. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1551 Highway Restoration Act of 2015 A bill which would phase out the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2020. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figured out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 749 The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 A bill which would authorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak. PRRIA brings significant and needed certainty to Amtrak and its employees for planning for the future. This bill will result in strengthening the NEC infrastructure, and provides better passenger rail service for our Nations transportation system. H.R. 1461 DRIVE Act of 2015 A bill which would defund and remove the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2015. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1551 Highway Restoration Act of 2015 A bill which would phase out the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2020. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figure out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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

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

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.

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. Matters related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. 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. S. 1647, Drive Act and related legislation in Senate Banking Committee. 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; H.R. 946, Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension 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.

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, 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. Matters related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21, including the GROW AMERICA Act. 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; H.R. 946, Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension 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. 749 The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 A bill which would authorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak. PRRIA brings significant and needed certainty to Amtrak and its employees for planning for the future. This bill will result in strengthening the NEC infrastructure, and provides better passenger rail service for our Nations transportation system. H.R. 1461 DRIVE Act of 2015 A bill which would defund and remove the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2015. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1551 Highway Restoration Act of 2015 A bill which would phase out the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2020. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figured out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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

H.R. 749 The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 A bill which would authorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak. PRRIA brings significant and needed certainty to Amtrak and its employees for planning for the future. This bill will result in strengthening the NEC infrastructure, and provides better passenger rail service for our Nations transportation system. H.R. 1461 DRIVE Act of 2015 A bill which would defund and remove the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2015. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1551 Highway Restoration Act of 2015 A bill which would phase out the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2020. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figure out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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