Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act

S. 769, the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 650, the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 797, the Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1006, A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 946, the Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).

Client expense: $1,756,756 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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

S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S. 1732 Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passanger Rail Reform and Investment Act. H.R. 946 Consumer Rail Passanger Safety Act H.R. 2353, H.R. 3038 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 S. 650 Positive Train Control Extension Act S.1006 Incitivize Early Adoption of Positive Train Control H.R.3763 : Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015H.R.3651 : Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 H.R. 22 FAST Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $66,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S. 1732 Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passanger Rail Reform and Investment Act. H.R. 946 Consumer Rail Passanger Safety Act H.R. 2353, H.R. 3038 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 S. 650 Positive Train Control Extension Act S.1006 Incitivize Early Adoption of Positive Train Control H.R.3763 : Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015H.R.3651 : Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S. 1732 Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passanger Rail Reform and Investment Act. H.R. 946 Consumer Rail Passanger Safety Act H.R. 2353, H.R. 3038 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 S. 650 Positive Train Control Extension Act S.1006 Incitivize Early Adoption of Positive Train Control H.R.3763 : Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015H.R.3651 : Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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

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)

S. 769, the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 650, the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 797, the Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1006, A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 946, the Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).

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.

S. 769, the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 650, the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 797, the Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1006, A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 946, the Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1789, a bill to ensure the safety of DOT-111 tank cars by improving standards for new tank cars and upgrading existing tank cars -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432);

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

S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S. 1732 Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passanger Rail Reform and Investment Act. H.R. 946 Consumer Rail Passanger Safety Act H.R. 2352, H.R. 3038 Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 S. 650 Positive Train Control Extension Act S.1006 Incitivize Early Adoption o Positive Train Control

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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

S. 769, the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 650, the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 797, the Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 946, the Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1290, a bill To provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R.___, A bill to ensure the safety of DOT-111 tank cars by improving standards for new tank cars and upgrading existing tank cars -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 390, the Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now (MOTION) Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 354, a bill to impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry;

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)