Rail Crossings Safety 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. 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

Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10, S,Rept 114-52, S. 808,); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills (P.L. 114-113, H.Rept 114-92, S.Rept 114-57, S.2129, H.R.2577, H.Rept 114-129, S.Rept 114-75); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

H.R. 22 - FAST Act, (Amtrak); (Assaults against transit workers); (PTC); (DOT drug testing - hair specimen); (ECP brakes); (Inward facing cameras); (Davis Bacon); (Truck Size). H.R. 674 - Pets on Trains Act of 2015. H.R. 705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 749 - To reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs. H.R. 946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act. H.R. 1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R. 3651 - To Amend title 49, United States Code to provide for the extension of certain deadlines related to positive train control, and for other purposes. H.R. 3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRRA). S. 546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015. S. 650 - To extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. S. 769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act. S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015. S. 859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S. 1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes S. 1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015. S. 1360 - A bill to amend the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under Section 28103 of Title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes. S. 1626 - A bill to reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. Railroad Retirement Disability Program.

Client expense: $325,491 · 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, 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.

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

H.R. 674 - Pets on Trains Act of 2015. H.R. 705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs. H.R. 946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act. H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R. 3651 - To Amend Title 49, U.S.C.to provide for the extension of certain deadlines related to positive train control, and for other purposes. S. 546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015. S. 650 - To extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. S. 769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act. S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015. S. 859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes S. 1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015. S. 1360 - A bill to amend the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under Section 28103 of Title 49, U.S.C., and for other purposes. S. 1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes Railroad Retirement Disability Program Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Crude Oil by Rail) H.R. 2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Amtrak Funding) (RIFF Program) (Davis Bacon) (FRA funding) (PHMSA Funding) (Tank Car Standards) (FRA RIFF Loans) (High Speed Rail) S. 1732 - To authorize elements of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. (highway grade safety plans) (track inspections) (Operation Deep Drive) (Post accident assessment of Amtrak crash) (PTC)

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.

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

H.R. 674 Pets on Trains Act of 2015 H.R. 705 Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R. 749 To reauthorize Federal Support for Passenger Rail Programs H.R. 946 Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R. 1763 To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes H.R. 2933 At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 S. 650 To extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S. 859 A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S. 1006 A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1360 A bill to amend the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of Title 49 United States Code, and for other purposes. S. 1626 A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. Train crew size and ECP brakes Tiger Grants (Norfolk Portsmouth Beltline) (Metra) Railroad Retirement Disability Program

Client expense: $396,313 · Firm income: Not reported

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations and capital investment grant programs. Post grant award support for Small Starts project. Passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

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. 674 - Pets on Train Acts of 2015 H.R. 705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R. 749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs H.R. 946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act S. 546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015 S. 650 - To extend the positive train control system implementation deadline and for other purposes. S. 769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S. 859 - A bill to protect the public communities across America and the Environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad and for other purposes. Norfolk Southern Railway acquisition of rail lines of the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company

Client expense: $278,112 · Firm income: Not reported

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