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Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 (Sec. 1) Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the amount apportioned for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2016 by amounts apportioned or allocated pursuant to the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 for the period from October 1, 2015, through October 29, 2015. TITLE I--SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM EXTENSION Subtitle A--Federal-Aid Highways (Sec. 1001) Amends the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 to continue from October 1, 2015, through November 20, 2015, and authorizes appropriations through that period for, specified federal-aid highway programs under: the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Technical Corrections Act of 2008, SAFETEA-LU, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and other specified law. Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, but at a specified pro rata of the total amount, as funds authorized for appropriation out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for such programs and activities for FY2014. Amends the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) to authorize appropriations out of the general fund of the Treasury for the Tribal High Priority Projects program for the same period. Prescribes an obligation ceiling of $5,595,839,851 for federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for the same period. (Sec. 1002) Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the same period. Subtitle B--Extension of Highway Safety Programs (Sec. 1101) Extends for the same period the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: highway safety research and development, national priority safety programs, the National Driver Register, the High Visibility Enforcement Program, and NHTSA administrative expenses. Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend for the same period high-visibility traffic safety law enforcement campaigns under the High Visibility Enforcement Program. Sets aside a specified amount of the total apportionment to states for highway safety programs for a cooperative program to research and evaluate priority highway safety countermeasures for the same period. (Sec. 1102) Extends for the same period the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: motor carrier safety grants, FMCSA administrative expenses, commercial driver's license program improvement grants, border enforcement grants, performance and registration information system management grants, commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, safety data improvement grants, a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, FMCSA outreach and education, and the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program. (Sec. 1103) Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue, for the same period, the authorized distribution of funds for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Subtitle C--Public Transportation Programs (Sec. 1201) Extends for the same period the apportionment of nonurbanized (rural) area formula grants for competitive grants and formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations. (Sec. 1202) Extends the apportionment of urbanized area formula grants for passenger ferry projects for the same period. (Sec. 1203) Extends for the same period the authorization of appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: formula grants for public transportation, including allocations for specified projects; research, development demonstration, and deployment projects; the transit cooperative research program; technical assistance and standards development grants; human resources and training grants; capital investment grants; and administrative expenses. (Sec. 1204) Allocates, for the same period, certain amounts to states and territories for formula bus and bus facilities grants. Subtitle D--Hazardous Materials (Sec. 1301) Authorizes appropriations for the same period for hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation safety projects. Authorizes DOT to make certain expenditures, including an amount for hazmat training grants, from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Fund for the same period. (Sec. 1302) Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 Revises positive train control systems requirements. Extends from December 31, 2015, to December 31, 2018, the deadline for submission to DOT by each Class I railroad carrier and each entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation of a revised plan for implementing a positive train control (PTC) system on certain of its tracks. Permits such carrier or other entity to provide for an alternative schedule and sequence for implementing a PTC system, subject to DOT review. Requires each railroad carrier or other entity to report annually to DOT on the progress toward implementing PTC systems. Authorizes DOT to assess civil penalties for violations of this section. Exempts Class I railroad carriers with PTC systems that have been certified and implemented on its tracks from certain federal rail operating restrictions that would otherwise apply where a PTC-equipped track segment fails or cuts out en route, provided the carrier operates at an equivalent or greater level of safety than that acheived before use or implementation of its PTC system. Requires DOT to amend federal regulations relating to equipping locomotives for Class II and Class III railroads operating in PTC territory to extend each deadline under the regulations by three years. TITLE II--REVENUE PROVISIONS (Sec. 2001) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through November 20, 2015, the authority for expenditures from: the HTF Highway and Mass Transit Accounts, the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
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Became Public Law No: 114-73.
Became Public Law No: 114-73.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7574)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7574)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 3819 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 Implementation Canadian Pacific Norfolk Southern Pending Merger
Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141)including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training (no bill numbers as of this writing). Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation (no bill numbers). Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 and the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $230,000
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2684, the UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: $3,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 680, Update, Promote, and Develop Americas Transportation Essentials Act of 2015 H.R. 980, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 1846, Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2410, Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America (GROW AMERICA) Act H.R. 2577, Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act for 2016 H.R. 2716/S. 1541, Transportation Empowerment Act H.R. 3038, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 5303/S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 S. 612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act S. 1298, Port Performance Act S. 1519. Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipments (PORTS) Act S. 1589, Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Various issues relating to implementation and reauthorization of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141), including funding levels; implementation of Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94); use of tax policy to pay for transportation including mandatory repatriation, repatriation holidays; implementation of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-121); movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; National Freight Advisory Council; revenue sources for the Highway Trust Fund; funding and financing mechanisms for surface transportation, aviation, marine transportation, and clean and drinking water infrastructure including national infrastructure banks, infrastructure investment funds, bonding programs, special purpose bonds and public private partnerships; water resources; public-private partnerships for public infrastructure; Buy America provisions; commercial trucking hours of service; truck productivity, specifically twin-33s; railroad tank car operational controls; positive train control (PTC) implementation; federal preemption of state meal and rest break laws (F4A)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7207-7211)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7207-7211)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3819.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7207-7214)
Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| October 23, 2015 |
| Ways and Means Committee | House | Referred to | October 23, 2015 |
| October 23, 2015 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $18,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016 and FY 2017 appropriations (H.R. 5394 and S. 2844) -- rail safety, rail development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations. FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation including high-hazard flammable trains, high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing. Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; S. 2595/H.R. 4626 BRACE Act to make the 45G short line railroad maintenance tax credit permanent
Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016 and FY 2017 appropriations -- rail safety, rail development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations H.R. 22 FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; S. 2595/H.R. 4626 BRACE Act to make the 45G short line railroad maintenance tax credit permanent
Client expense: $2,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015; S. 859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; S. 1519, PORTS Act; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015; S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2844, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; S. 3379, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; Automotive Plastics (including research); CAFE; FY 2016 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; FY 2017 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; MAP21(Continuing Resolution); Positive Train Control; Rail Competition; Rail Safety; Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Legislation; Transportation Security Legislation; Truck Weight Legislation
Client expense: $2,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1327, ORDEAL Act of 2015; H.R. 2687, Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2015; H.R. 3284, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4000, Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015; H.R. 4265, Clean Air Implementation Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 88, General Duty Clarification Act of 2015; S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; S. 640, ORDEAL Act of 2015; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015; S. 893, EPIC Act of 2015; S. 939, A bill to require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs within the Department of Energy; S. 1210, Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act of 2015; S. 1213, Free Market Energy Act of 2015; S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering; S. 1276, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015; S. 1278, Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act; S. 1279, Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; S. 1422, Energy Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2015; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2016 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy
Client expense: $2,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
TRA Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram; H.R. 1963, the FLEET Act; S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; S. 1674, the DRIVE Act (Electric Vehicles); H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; H.R. 0022, Vehicle for Senate Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; S. 2276 SAFE Pipes Act (Pipeline Reauthorization); H.R. 4441, FAA Reauthorization; S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 636, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Follow up on MAP-21 and general transportation concerns in Idaho. HR 22; HR3819; HR3763
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Roads/Highway
Varying issues relating to on-going funding and revenue issues for the Highway Trust Fund and highway reauthorization ; including yet to be introduced bills raising the federal gas tax, repatriation of foreign corporate earnings dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund , various bonding proposals such as the Administration's QPIB funding and similar mechanisms that may be introduced as actual bills. S.1647--DRIVE Act :Developing a Reliable & Innovative Vision for the Economy---highway reauthorization; HR. 2410--GROW AMERICA ACT -- Administration's highway reauthorization bill; HR. 2353--Highway & Transportation Funding Act of 2015 ( short term highway extension); HR. 1846--Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act(increase federal gas tax);Infrastructure 2.0 Act(utilize overseas corporate earnings tax to fund highway program); S. 1186-Move America Act of 2016(create Move America bonds to fund infrastructure);HR 3763--Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015( highway and transit bill);HR 3819-Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (highway funding extension);HR 22--Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act( final highway/transit bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $170,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY 2017 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 5394 and S. 2844) - Rail safety, rail development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations. FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation including high-hazard flammable trains, high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing. Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; S. 2595/H.R. 4626 BRACE Act to make the 45G short line railroad maintenance tax credit permanent
Client expense: $1,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2684, the UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: $3,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1327, ORDEAL Act of 2015; H.R. 2687, Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2015; H.R. 3284, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4000, Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015; H.R. 4265, Clean Air Implementation Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 88, General Duty Clarification Act of 2015; S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; S. 640, ORDEAL Act of 2015; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015; S. 893, EPIC Act of 2015; S. 939, A bill to require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs within the Department of Energy; S. 1210, Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act of 2015; S. 1213, Free Market Energy Act of 2015; S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering; S. 1276, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015; S. 1278, Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act; S. 1279, Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; S. 1422, Energy Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2015; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; Alternative Fuel Policy; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2016 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy; Natural Gas Policy
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015; S. 859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; S. 1519, PORTS Act; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015; S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2848, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; S. 3379, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; Automotive Plastics (including research); CAFE; FY 2016 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; FY 2017 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; MAP21(Continuing Resolution); Positive Train Control; Rail Competition; Rail Safety; Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Legislation; Transportation Security Legislation; Truck Weight Legislation
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
TRA Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram; H.R. 1963, the FLEET Act; S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; S. 1674, the DRIVE Act (Electric Vehicles); H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; H.R. 0022, Vehicle for Senate Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; S. 2276 SAFE Pipes Act (Pipeline Reauthorization); H.R. 4441, FAA Reauthorization; S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 636, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Follow up on MAP-21 and general transportation concerns in Idaho. HR 22; HR3819; HR3763
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Roads/Highway
Varying issues relating to on-going funding and revenue issues for the Highway Trust Fund and highway reauthorization ; including yet to be introduced bills raising the federal gas tax, repatriation of foreign corporate earnings dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund , various bonding proposals such as the Administration's QPIB funding and similar mechanisms that may be introduced as actual bills. S.1647--DRIVE Act :Developing a Reliable & Innovative Vision for the Economy---highway reauthorization; HR. 2410--GROW AMERICA ACT -- Administration's highway reauthorization bill; HR. 2353--Highway & Transportation Funding Act of 2015 ( short term highway extension); HR. 1846--Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act(increase federal gas tax);Infrastructure 2.0 Act(utilize overseas corporate earnings tax to fund highway program); S. 1186-Move America Act of 2016(create Move America bonds to fund infrastructure);HR 3763--Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015( highway and transit bill);HR 3819-Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (highway funding extension);HR 22--Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act( final highway/transit bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2684, the UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: $3,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram; H.R. 1963, the FLEET Act; S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; S. 1674, the DRIVE Act (Electric Vehicles); H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; H.R. 0022, Vehicle for Senate Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; S. 2276 SAFE Pipes Act (Pipeline Reauthorization); H.R. 4441, FAA Reauthorization; S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015; S. 859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; S. 1519, PORTS Act; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015; S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; Automotive Plastics (including research); CAFE; FY 2016 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; FY 2017 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; MAP21(Continuing Resolution); Positive Train Control; Rail Competition; Rail Safety; Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Legislation; Transportation Security Legislation; Truck Weight Legislation;
Client expense: $2,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1327, ORDEAL Act of 2015; H.R. 2687, Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2015; H.R. 3284, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4000, Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015; H.R. 4265, Clean Air Implementation Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 88, General Duty Clarification Act of 2015; S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; S. 640, ORDEAL Act of 2015; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015; S. 893, EPIC Act of 2015; S. 939, A bill to require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs within the Department of Energy; S. 1210, Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act of 2015; S. 1213, Free Market Energy Act of 2015; S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering; S. 1276, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015; S. 1278, Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act; S. 1279, Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; S. 1422, Energy Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2015; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2016 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy
Client expense: $2,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141)including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 and the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016 and FY 2017 appropriations -- rail safety, rail development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations H.R. 22 FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; S. 2595/H.R. 4626 BRACE Act to make the 45G short line railroad maintenance tax credit permanent
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016 and FY 2017 appropriations (H.R. 5394 and S. 2844) -- rail safety, rail development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations. FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation including high-hazard flammable trains, high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing. Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; S. 2595/H.R. 4626 BRACE Act to make the 45G short line railroad maintenance tax credit permanent
Client expense: $1,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Follow up on MAP-21 and general transportation concerns in Idaho. HR 22; HR3819; HR3763
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Roads/Highway
Varying issues relating to on-going funding and revenue issues for the Highway Trust Fund and highway reauthorization ; including yet to be introduced bills raising the federal gas tax, repatriation of foreign corporate earnings dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund , various bonding proposals such as the Administration's QPIB funding and similar mechanisms that may be introduced as actual bills. S.1647--DRIVE Act :Developing a Reliable & Innovative Vision for the Economy---highway reauthorization; HR. 2410--GROW AMERICA ACT -- Administration's highway reauthorization bill; HR. 2353--Highway & Transportation Funding Act of 2015 ( short term highway extension); HR. 1846--Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act(increase federal gas tax);Infrastructure 2.0 Act(utilize overseas corporate earnings tax to fund highway program); S. 1186-Move America Act of 2016(create Move America bonds to fund infrastructure);HR 3763--Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015( highway and transit bill);HR 3819-Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (highway funding extension);HR 22--Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act( final highway/transit bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Highway Trust Fund. S. 1647, The Drive Act. H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2684, the UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: $3,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 3819 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 Implementation Canadian Pacific Norfolk Southern Pending Merger
Client expense: $2,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016 and FY 2017 appropriations -- rail safety, rail development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations H.R. 22 FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; S. 2595/H.R. 4626 BRACE Act to make the 45G short line railroad maintenance tax credit permanent
Client expense: $2,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015; S. 859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; S. 1519, PORTS Act; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015; S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; Automotive Plastics (including research); CAFE; FY 2016 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; FY 2017 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; MAP21(Continuing Resolution); Positive Train Control; Rail Competition; Rail Safety; Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Legislation; Transportation Security Legislation; Truck Weight Legislation;
Client expense: $1,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1327, ORDEAL Act of 2015; H.R. 2687, Securing Energy Critical Elements and American Jobs Act of 2015; H.R. 3284, Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4000, Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Deadline Harmonization Act of 2015; H.R. 4265, Clean Air Implementation Act of 2015; S. 15, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; S. 88, General Duty Clarification Act of 2015; S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015; S. 640, ORDEAL Act of 2015; S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015; S. 893, EPIC Act of 2015; S. 939, A bill to require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs within the Department of Energy; S. 1210, Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act of 2015; S. 1213, Free Market Energy Act of 2015; S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering; S. 1276, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015; S. 1278, Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act; S. 1279, Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; S. 1422, Energy Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2015; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; Automotive Plastics; CAFE Standards; Energy Efficiency (Including Transportation, Automotive, Building); Energy Recovery; FY 2016 Appropriations of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Green Building Policy
Client expense: $1,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141)including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training (no bill numbers as of this writing). Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation (no bill numbers). Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 and the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram; H.R. 1963, the FLEET Act; S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act; S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act; S. 1674, the DRIVE Act (Electric Vehicles); H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; H.R. 0022, Vehicle for Senate Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; S. 2276 SAFE Pipes Act (Pipeline Reauthorization); H.R. 4441, FAA Reauthorization; S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 1298, Port Performance Act. S. 1519, Ports Act Hi-Rail operation of commercial motor vehicles. Drone Safety, security, privacy and job creation issues. H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. H.R. 22, the FAST Act: Meal, rest break, and pay requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators, Twin 33's, Hours of Service exemptions, truck weight increases, hazardous materials transportation, and buy america provisions.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Consulting services related to various general corporate tax issues and more specifically compliance tax issues impacting taxpayers and tax return preparers, and also tax issues impacting low and middle individual income taxpayers which were debated during the 114th session of Congress on the following bills: - H.R. 902, Earned Income Tax Improvement and Simplification Act of 2015 - H.R. 1609, Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act of 2015 - S. 137, Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2015 - H.R. 2334, Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2015 - H.R. 3430, Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a reduction in improper claims of refundable credits by directing the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure consistency of requirements for self and paid tax return preparers - H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 - H.R. 4722, Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Follow up on MAP-21 and general transportation concerns in Idaho. HR 22; HR3819; HR3763
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Roads/Highway
Varying issues relating to on-going funding and revenue issues for the Highway Trust Fund and highway reauthorization ; including yet to be introduced bills raising the federal gas tax, repatriation of foreign corporate earnings dedicated to the Highway Trust Fund , various bonding proposals such as the Administration's QPIB funding and similar mechanisms that may be introduced as actual bills. S.1647--DRIVE Act :Developing a Reliable & Innovative Vision for the Economy---highway reauthorization; HR. 2410--GROW AMERICA ACT -- Administration's highway reauthorization bill; HR. 2353--Highway & Transportation Funding Act of 2015 ( short term highway extension); HR. 1846--Bridge to Sustainable Infrastructure Act(increase federal gas tax);Infrastructure 2.0 Act(utilize overseas corporate earnings tax to fund highway program); S. 1186-Move America Act of 2016(create Move America bonds to fund infrastructure);HR 3763--Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015( highway and transit bill);HR 3819-Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (highway funding extension);HR 22--Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act( final highway/transit bill)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 769 Truck, Railroad & Infrastructure Network Act (support) HR 935 National Freight Network & Trust Fund Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 129 Idaho Safe & Efficient Vehicle Act of 2015 (oppose) S 538 Idaho Safe and Efficient Vehicle Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1647 DRIVE Act of 2015 (support) HR 3488 - Safe, Flexible & Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 22 - FAST Act - support w/ exception of Rep. Ribble truck size & weight amendment on the floor HR 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act of 2015 (support) HR 3819 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 (support) - contained extension of positive train control deadline
Client expense: $1,176,743 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1963, the "FLEET Act"; H.R. 3763, the "Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015"; H.R. 3819, the "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015"; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 1314, the "Commercial UAS Modernization Act"; S. 1608, the "Consumer Drone Safety Act"; S. 1674, the "DRIVE Act" (Electric Vehicles); General discussion on electric transportation.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016, rail safety, development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations; extension of the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 (H.R. 721/S. 637). H.R. 22 FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, LNG locomotives and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing (including Export-Import Bank financing and Ex-Im Bank authorization. S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, P.L. 114-52 - freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation.
Client expense: $4,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 114-113 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations, 2016 - truck size and weight, rail safety, development, rail passenger including Amtrak, transit and other surface transportation appropriations; extension of the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 (H.R. 721/S. 637). H.R. 22 FAST Act, P.L. 114-94 - Freight and passenger rail safety including positive train control (H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension, P.L. 114-73) and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), high speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, truck size and weight, LNG and alternative fuels, surface transportation infrastructure policy, investment, and funding; rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing (including Export-Import Bank financing and Ex-Im Bank authorization. S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, P.L. 114-52 - freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation.
Client expense: $4,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 (HR 3819), Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (S.808), rail car regulations for flammable materials and TIH
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
elimination of export ban on US crude oil HR. 702, S.1372, HR. 156, HR 3819
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S. 31: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program S. 141: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) repeal S. 275: Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Medicare coverage S. 480: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Provisions related to the reauthorization of the national controlled substance monitoring program S. 648: Medicare Formulary Improvement Act - Provisions related to codification of six protected classes in Part D program S. 1083: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions related to drug rebates in Medicare Part D S. 1253: Patient Access to Disposable Medical Technology Act of 2015 - Provisions related to capitated payments for disposable medical technology S. 1396: Value-Based Insurance Design Seniors Copayment Reduction Act of 2015 - Provisions related to changes to the Medicare Advantage Program S. 1884: Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2015 - Provisions related to the Medicare Operated Prescription Drug Plan Option S. 1913: Stopping Medication Abuse and Protecting Seniors Act of 2015 - Provisions related to programs to prevent prescription drug abuse under the Medicare program S. 2023: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 22: FAST Act - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. 1190: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015 - Provisions related to IPAB repeal H.R. 2005: Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2015 - Provisions relating to changes to Part D rebates H.R. 2298: Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Provisions related to the design of a Part D Lock-in program H.R. 3513: Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Secretary negotiation authority in Part D program, Medicare and Medicaid rebates, resolution of government enforcement actions, and reporting of certain drug manufacturer expenditures H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 - Medicare related offsets to the biopharmaceutical industry H.R. __, S. __: Medicare and Medicaid Improvements and Adjustments Act of 2015 - Provisions related to Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD) reimbursement rates Medicaid Managed Care, CHIP Delivered in Managed Care, Medicaid and CHIP Comprehensive Quality Strategies, and Revisions Related to Third Party Liability; Proposed Rules [CMS-2390-P] - Provisions related to Medicaid Medicaid Program; Covered Outpatient Drugs; Proposed Rule [CMS-2345-F] - Provisions related to calculating Average Manufacturer Price (AMP) Proposed Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1633-P) Proposed Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) rule for 2016 (CMS-1631-P) Hospital Improvements for Payment Act (discussion draft) - Provisions related to Medicare Parts A and B reform Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delivery system reform issues and regulatory barriers to innovation Medicare Part B Average Sales Price (ASP) policy issues Medicare Part D rebates policy issues Drug cost and pricing policy issues Transparency policy issues Medication adherence policy issues Alternative payment models policy issues Chronic Care Working Group - Medicare policy affecting drugs HR. 512 - the Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2014
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
JACQUELINE CARNEY: House, Senate H.R. 0022, Vehicle for Senate Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act. KATHERINE OTT: House, Senate Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE