Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance package for Amtrak and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2019 & FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model: Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact safety in the railroad industry.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Cross-Border Rail Issues H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act S 2861 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff, in particular with regards to LHHS funding bills in Congress. Amtrak Operations - TCU communicated with various House and Senate offices regarding operational and service change issues on Amtrak, and their impact on Amtrak's workforce. These issue areas include: food and beverage service, ticket clerk positions at stations across the country, service changes on long-distance routes, call center worker issues, and maintenance and servicing of rolling stock. Appropriations - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, 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. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Sec. 407; H.R. 7076, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1081, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 660, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).

Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 233/S. 2360 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R. 3053 - The Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018. H.R. 3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. S. 2848 - To improve Department of Transportation controlled substances and alcohol testing, and for other purposes. S. 2861 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains). Amtrak Funding FY 18 Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 19 Funding.

Client expense: $287,006 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, 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. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Sec. 407; H. Res. 1081, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 660, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).

Cross-Border Rail Issues H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act S 2861 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff, in particular with regards to LHHS funding bills in Congress. Amtrak Operations - TCU communicated with various House and Senate offices regarding operational and service change issues on Amtrak, and their impact on Amtrak's workforce. These issue areas include: food and beverage service, ticket clerk positions at stations across the country, service changes on long-distance routes, call center worker, and maintenance and servicing of rolling stock. Appropriations - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 233/S. 2360 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R. 721/S. 407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. H.R. 3053 - The Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018. H.R. 3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. S. 2848 - To improve Department of Transportation controlled substances and alcohol testing, and for other purposes. S. 2861 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long Trains). Amtrak FY18 Funding. Rail Security Issues. Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 19 Funding.

Client expense: $354,807 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act S 2861 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, 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. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).

Client expense: $1,205,210 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits including in the THUD Appropriations subcommittees; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.233/S.2360 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R.721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. H.R.3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. H.R.4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. S.2848 - To improve Department of Transportation controlled substances and alcohol testing, and for other purposes. S.2861 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains). Amtrak FY 18 Funding. Rail Security Issues - Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 19 Funding.

Client expense: $316,229 · Firm income: Not reported

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff, in particular with regards to LHHS funding bills in Congress. Amtrak Operations - TCU communicated with various House and Senate offices regarding operational and service change issues on Amtrak, and their impact on Amtrak's workforce. These issue areas include: food and beverage service, ticket clerk positions at stations across the country, service changes on long-distance routes, and maintenance and servicing of rolling stock. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

Support High Speed Rail Funding (No Bill Number) Support Amtrak Funding in THUD bill H.R. 3353 & S. 1655 Support Funding for Railroad Retirement Board's (RRB) IT Modernization (No Bill Number) Support Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act H.R. 3148 Oppose Privatization of Amtrak Jobs (No Bill Number) Oppose Elimination of Long Distance Routes & Dinning Cars at Amtrak (No Bill Number)

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff. RAILS Act (S. 1451) and Safety Regulation - TCU met with staff in both the House and Senate to discuss current and future railroad safety regulations, as well as the regulatory process and any reforms that may or may not be appropriate. TCU was consulted by Senate Commerce staff on their draft RAILS Act that would make a number of changes to the rail safety regulatory process. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak which we believe to be severely underfunded. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. 13(c) labor protections - TCU met with House staff to discuss whether and if Amtrak is exempt from 13(c) labor protections when they are the contractor of an FTA grant recipient. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

H.R. 233 - The Safe Freight Act/S. 2360. H.R. 721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE)Act. H.R. 1093 - To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies. H.R. 3148 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S. 1451 - RAILS ACT (Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act) - To facilitate and promote innovative approaches to railroad safety, and for other purposes. S.1883/H.R. 3882 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. Bill Number Not Known: To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains) Amtrak FY 18 Funding. Rail Security Issues - Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Federal Railroad Administrator Nomination. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 18 Funding.

Client expense: $426,239 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations. Issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities. S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act. Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017. Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products Issues pertaining to truck weight limits including in the THUD Appropriations subcommittees Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act. Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017. Oppose efforts to increase truck weight limits.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 233 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R. 721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. H.R. 1093 - To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies. H.R. 3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S. 1451 - RAILS ACT (Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act) - To facilitate and promote innovative approaches to railroad safety, and for other purposes. S. 1883/H.R. 3882 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles. Bill Number Unknown - To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains). Amtrak FY 18 Funding. Rail Security Issues - Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Nomination of the Federal Railroad Administrator. Amtrak Board of Directors Nomination. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 18 Funding. H.R. 1 - An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (Railroad Retirement) (Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits).

Client expense: $354,041 · Firm income: Not reported

Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.233 - Safe Freight Act. H.R.721/S.407 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act or the BRACE Act. H.R.1093 - To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. To amend 49 U.S.C. to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S.1451 - RAILS Act (Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act) - To facilitate and promote innovative approaches to railroad safety, and for other purposes. S.1883/H.R.3882 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles. Bill Number Not Known - To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues - (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains). Amtrak FY 2018 Funding. Rail Security Issues. Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Nomination. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 2018 Funding.

Client expense: $402,539 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 233 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R. 721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE)Act H.R. 1093 - To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies. H.R. 3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S. 1451 - RAIL ACT (Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act). To facilitate and promote innovative approaches to railroad safety, and for other purposes. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) Amtrak FY 18 Funding. National Mediation Board FY 18 Funding.

Client expense: $425,849 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017.

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported