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Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017
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Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 1% tax on certain ground transportation of property within the United States. In addition, the bill establishes: (1) a National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund, consisting of amounts equivalent to taxes received under the bill; and (2) a National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Improvement Program, through which the Department of Transportation is authorized to make competitive grants for eligible costs associated with projects to improve freight mobility.
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Filing registrants (2)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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).
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: $1,169,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
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).
Client expense: $1,148,840 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
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
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
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
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
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
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
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; 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: $1,214,592 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
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
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - 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: $1,202,527 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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
2017 · third_quarter · Railroads
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; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - 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: $1,023,203 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · third_quarter · Railroads
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
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)