Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act
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Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act This bill prohibits the awarding of a contract to an entity for the procurement of rolling stock for use in public transportation if the manufacturer of the rolling stock is (1) incorporated or has manufacturing facilities in the United States; and (2) is owned or controlled by an entity based in a country that is identified as a nonmarket economy country, was identified by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as a priority foreign country (e.g., a country that does not protect intellectual property rights), and is subject to monitoring by the USTR. This includes the People's Republic of China. Any recipient of financial assistance for public transportation that operates a rail fixed guideway service must certify that is will not award any contract for the procurement of rail rolling stock for use in public transportation to a manufacturer of rolling stock that is described by this bill. A recipient that operates a rail fixed guideway public transportation system must certify that it has a written plan for identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Policies to encourage increased energy efficiency in manufacturing, including the Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act (S. 1687); Efforts to promote U.S. Manufacturing Sector; Issues surrounding the development of critical infrastructure manufacturing base and importance of manufacturing to national security; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3591), the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3590), the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), the INVEST in America Act (H.R.2), and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Treatment of aluminum and other manufactured products in Buy America policies in legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049); Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Implementation of melted and poured standard for steel under Buy America; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302) and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2); Issues and legislation relating to the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects, including the IMAGINE Act (HR 1159/S. 3403); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL-116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation including the HEROES ACT (H.R. 6800), the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2), and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Treatment of iron, steel and manufactured products under Buy America provisions; Economic programs to support revitalization of domestic manufacturing; National and homeland security implications of declining manufacturing base; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3591), the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3590), the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), the INVEST in America Act (H.R.2), and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Promotion of expanding investments in domestic infrastructure and coverage of domestic procurement requirements; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Potential impact of National Defense Authorization Act on domestic procurement; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL 116-92), the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893), and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation including the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; H.R. 2, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act; H.R.6434, Small Transit Communities Modernization Act; H.R.6463, Improving Access to Services Act; H.R.6575, National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020; H.R.6747, Rural Transportation Improvement Act; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.6770, Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency (MORE) through TDM Act; H.R.7074; Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Mobility Corridors Act; H.R.7110; H.R.7130, One Federal Decision Act of 2020; H.R.7248, To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R.7365 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses and bus facilities, and for other purposes; H.R.7389, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; H.R.6452, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act; H.R.6476, To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes; S.4030, BRAIN TRAIN Act; H.R. 7617, Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R. 7653, Pedestrian Safety Study Act of 2020; H.R. 7904, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; H.R. 8262, Accessible Transit For All Act of 2020; H.R. 8266, FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020; H.R. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8389, To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes; H.R. 8406/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act; S. 3728, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; S. 4320, Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4332, A bill to provide for the use of additional funds for transportation projects that were affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes; S. 4468, Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2020; S. 4651, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes; ; H.R. 8900, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8926, American High-Speed Rail Act; H.Res. 1258, Declaring that public transit is a national priority which requires funding equal to the level of highway funding; H.R. 9010, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a study on the feasibility of certain transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes; H.J.Res. 110, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021; S. ____, the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020; H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021;
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade and investment policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| TX |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Bradley Byrne | Republican | AL |
| Bruce Westerman | Republican | AR |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Dan Crenshaw | Republican | TX |
| Daniel T. Kildee | Democratic | MI |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| David Rouzer | Republican | NC |
| Debbie Lesko | Republican | AZ |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic | WA |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Doug LaMalfa | Republican | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican | NY |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | TX |
| Jaime Herrera Beutler | Republican | WA |
| James Comer | Republican | KY |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jodey C. Arrington | Republican | TX |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John Ratcliffe | Republican | TX |
| K. Michael Conaway | Republican | TX |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Kay Granger | Republican | TX |
| Kendra S. Horn | Democratic | OK |
| Lance Gooden | Republican | TX |
| Lee M. Zeldin | Republican | NY |
| Liz Cheney | Republican | WY |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican | FL |
| Matt Gaetz | Republican | FL |
| Max Rose | Democratic | NY |
| Mike Gallagher | Republican | WI |
| Mike Rogers | Republican | AL |
| Mikie Sherrill | Democratic | NJ |
| Paul Mitchell | Independent | MI |
| Pete Olson | Republican | TX |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Roger Williams | Republican | TX |
| Ron Wright | Republican | TX |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Scott Perry | Republican | PA |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Troy Balderson | Republican | OH |
| Van Taylor | Republican | TX |
| Vicky Hartzler | Republican | MO |
| Will Hurd | Republican | TX |
| HR 2500 |
116th |
| Related bill |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; H.R. 2, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act; H.R.6434, Small Transit Communities Modernization Act; H.R.6463, Improving Access to Services Act; H.R.6575, National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020; H.R.6747, Rural Transportation Improvement Act; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.6770, Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency (MORE) through TDM Act; H.R.7074; Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Mobility Corridors Act; H.R.7110; H.R.7130, One Federal Decision Act of 2020; H.R.7248, To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R.7365 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses and bus facilities, and for other purposes; H.R.7389, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; H.R.6452, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act; H.R.6476, To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes; S.4030, BRAIN TRAIN Act; H.R. 7617, Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R. 7653, Pedestrian Safety Study Act of 2020; H.R. 7904, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; H.R. 8262, Accessible Transit For All Act of 2020; H.R. 8266, FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020; H.R. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8389, To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes; H.R. 8406/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act; S. 3728, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; S. 4320, Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4332, A bill to provide for the use of additional funds for transportation projects that were affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes; S. 4468, Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2020; S. 4651, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes;
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
Policies to encourage increased energy efficiency in manufacturing, including the Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act (S. 1687); Efforts to promote U.S. Manufacturing Sector; Issues surrounding the development of critical infrastructure manufacturing base and importance of manufacturing to national security; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3591), the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3590), the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), and the INVEST in America Act (H.R.2); Treatment of aluminum and other manufactured products in Buy America policies in legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049); Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Implementation of melted and poured standard for steel under Buy America; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Issues and legislation relating to the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects, including the IMAGINE Act (HR 1159/S. 3403); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL-116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation including the HEROES ACT (H.R. 6800) and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
Treatment of iron, steel and manufactured products under Buy America provisions; Economic programs to support revitalization of domestic manufacturing; National and homeland security implications of declining manufacturing base; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3591), the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3590), the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), and the INVEST in America Act (H.R.2); Promotion of expanding investments in domestic infrastructure and coverage of domestic procurement requirements; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Potential impact of National Defense Authorization Act on domestic procurement; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL 116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation including the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade and investment policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade and investment policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; H.R. 2, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act; H.R.6434, Small Transit Communities Modernization Act; H.R.6463, Improving Access to Services Act; H.R.6575, National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020; H.R.6747, Rural Transportation Improvement Act; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.6770, Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency (MORE) through TDM Act; H.R.7074; Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Mobility Corridors Act; H.R.7110; H.R.7130, One Federal Decision Act of 2020; H.R.7248, To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R.7365 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses and bus facilities, and for other purposes; H.R.7389, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; H.R.6452, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act; H.R.6476, To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes; S.4030, BRAIN TRAIN Act;
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · second_quarter · Manufacturing
Policies to encourage increased energy efficiency in manufacturing, including the Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act (S. 1687); Efforts to promote U.S. Manufacturing Sector; Issues surrounding the development of critical infrastructure manufacturing base and importance of manufacturing to national security; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3591), the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3590), the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), and the INVEST in America Act (H.R.2); Treatment of aluminum and other manufactured products in Buy America policies in legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (S. 4049); Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Implementation of melted and poured standard for steel under Buy America; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Issues and legislation relating to the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects, including the IMAGINE Act (HR 1159/S. 3403); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL-116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation including the HEROES ACT (H.R. 6800) and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · second_quarter · Manufacturing
Treatment of iron, steel and manufactured products under Buy America provisions; Economic programs to support revitalization of domestic manufacturing; National and homeland security implications of declining manufacturing base; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, FY2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3591), the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (S. 3590), the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), and the INVEST in America Act (H.R.2); Promotion of expanding investments in domestic infrastructure and coverage of domestic procurement requirements; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Potential impact of National Defense Authorization Act on domestic procurement; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL 116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation including the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade and investment policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders. Monitored COVID-19 relief legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
Policies to encourage increased energy efficiency in manufacturing, including the Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act (S. 1687); Efforts to promote U.S. Manufacturing Sector; Issues surrounding the development of critical infrastructure manufacturing base and importance of manufacturing to national security; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, and FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Implementation of melted and poured standard for steel under Buy America; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Issues and legislation relating to the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects, including the IMAGINE Act (HR 1159/S. 3403); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL-116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
Treatment of iron, steel and manufactured products under Buy America provisions; Economic programs to support revitalization of domestic manufacturing; National and homeland security implications of declining manufacturing base; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), potential energy and climate legislation including the CLEAN Future Act, and FY2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills; Promotion of expanding investments in domestic infrastructure and coverage of domestic procurement requirements; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Potential impact of National Defense Authorization Act on domestic procurement; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Limiting U.S. federal funds from being used to acquire transportation products from foreign state-owned or affiliated owned entities; Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL 116-92), and the Transit Bus Procurement Act (H.R. 5893); Issues surrounding infrastructure investment programs, and support for domestic procurement preferences, in potential economic stimulus legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
- Move America Act of 2019 (S.146): Support bill which allows tax-exempt Move America bonds and Move America tax credits to be used for certain infrastructure projects -Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (H.R. 2739/S. 846) -Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act (H.R. 1374/S. 569) -Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S. 846 / H.R. 2739)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
PL 116-92, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 HR 2739/S 846, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act S 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 S 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act surface transportation reauthorization legislation zero emission transit vehicles bus and bus facility competitive program and low or no emission vehicle program bus procurement, charging infrastructure, and Buy America procurement involving state-owned and state-supported rolling stock manufacturers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Policy related to the United States public transportation systems including S.846 & HR.2739, The Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act & The National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, S.1790 & HR.2500.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry including S.846 & HR.2739, The Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act & National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, S.1790 & HR.2500.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
The implementation of Positive Train Control technology; S.846, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.2739, Transit Vehicle Security Act - bill in its entirety; Reauthorization of Public Law 114-94, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act and H.R.3409, Coast Guard Reauthorization - siting and permitting and S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - issues related to infrastructure.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2018 and FY 2019 including preserving the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants and Amtrak funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Policy related to the security of the United States rail sector. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Trade and investment policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry. Work to promote S.846/H.R.2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, legislation to restrict the use of FTA funding for transit district contracts with state-owned railcar builders.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Security of critical infrastructure freight and passenger rail and public transportation systems including cyber-integrity, S.846/HR.2739, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act as incorporated in P.L. 116-92 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Transportation infrastructure investment in S. 2302, Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 and House counterpart consideration of reauthorization of FAST Act, P.L. 114-94; freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; freight and passenger rail and public transportation safety, security and performance including positive train control implementation and other technology applications; public transportation security, S.846/H.R.2739, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; passenger rail and transit funding and capital investment; surface transportation automated vehicles; truck size and weight; public transportation grant administration; trade and investment policy related to the US rail and public transportation supply industries.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; freight and passenger rail safety and security, performance and development; positive train control implementation and other rail technology applications; passenger rail investment and funding; commuter rail security, S.846/H.R.2739, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; trade and investment policy related to the U.S. rail supply industry; rail issues in S.2302, Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 and House counterpart consideration of reauthorization of FAST Act, P.L. 114-94.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Security of critical infrastructure freight and passenger rail and public transportation systems including cyber-integrity, S.846/H.R.2739, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Infrastructure Security Act as incorporated in P.L. 116-92 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2020.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Policies to encourage increased energy efficiency in manufacturing, including the Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act (S. 1687); Efforts to promote U.S. Manufacturing Sector; Issues surrounding the development of critical infrastructure manufacturing base and importance of manufacturing to national security; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (PL 116-6), Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (PL 115-270), and FY 2020 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bills, including HR 3052, and Omnibus Appropriations bills, including HR 3055; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Implementation of melted and poured standard for steel under Buy America; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Issues and legislation relating to the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects, including the IMAGINE Act (HR 1159/S. 3403); Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739) and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL 116-92)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Treatment of iron, steel and manufactured products under Buy America provisions; Economic programs to support revitalization of domestic manufacturing; National and homeland security implications of declining manufacturing base; Buy America policies and implementation of such policies, and funding levels, for water infrastructure programs including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act in bills including the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-94), Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019 (H.R. 5193), Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (PL 116-6), Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (PL 115-270), and FY 2020 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bills, including HR 3052, and Omnibus Appropriations bills, including HR 3055; Promotion of expanding investments in domestic infrastructure and coverage of domestic procurement requirements; Implementation of Executive Order 13788 (Buy American and Hire American), Presidential Memorandum Regarding Construction of American Pipelines, and other potential presidential actions related to procurement; Potential impact of National Defense Authorization Act on domestic procurement; Implementation of melted and poured standard for steel under Buy America; Legislative efforts to promote the rebuilding and expansion of infrastructure and promoting the use of domestically produced materials, including Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302); Limiting U.S. federal funds from being used to acquire transportation products from foreign state-owned or affiliated owned entities Legislation to promote the purchase of domestic rolling stock in infrastructure programs, including the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S.846/H.R.2739) and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (PL 116-92)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to transportation infrastructure and procurement, including reauthorization of federal transportation programs; Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S. 846 / H.R. 2739) and provisions in FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1790 / H.R. 2500); FY20 Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies appropriations bill (H.R. 3163) and provisions related to materials procurement for federal-aid projects
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.846 and HR 2739, FY19 and FY20 Appropriations
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
S. 846 and HR 2739, FY19 and FY20 Appropriations
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
- Move America Act of 2019 (S.146): Support bill which allows tax-exempt Move America bonds and Move America tax credits to be used for certain infrastructure projects -Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (H.R. 2739/S. 846) -Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act (H.R. 1374/S. 569) -Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S. 846 / H.R. 2739)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to transportation infrastructure and procurement, including reauthorization of federal transportation programs; Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (S. 846 / H.R. 2739) and provisions in FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1790 / H.R. 2500); FY20 Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies appropriations bill (H.R. 3163) and provisions related to materials procurement for federal-aid projects
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 2739/S 846, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act HR 2500/S 1790, National Defense Authorization Act surface transportation reauthorization bill (no bill) zero emission transit vehicles bus and bus facility competitive program and low or no emission vehicle program bus procurement, charging infrastructure, and Buy America procurements involving state-owned and state-supported rolling stock manufacturers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
The implementation of Positive Train Control technology; S.846, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.2739, Transit Vehicle Security Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.3409, Reauthorization of Public Law 114-94, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act and Coast Guard Reauthorization - siting and permitting and S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - issues related to infrastructure.
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2018 and FY 2019 including preserving the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants and Amtrak funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · third_quarter · Railroads
Policy related to the United States rail manufacturing industry including S.846 & HR.2739, The Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act & National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, S.1790 & HR.2500.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
Policy related to the United States public transportation systems including S.846 & HR.2739, The Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act & The National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, S.1790 & HR.2500.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transportation infrastructure investment in S. 2302, Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 and House counterpart consideration of reauthorization of FAST Act, P.L. 114-94; freight rail economic issues and balanced regulation; freight and passenger rail and public transportation safety, security and performance including positive train control implementation and other technology applications; public transportation security, S.846/H.R.2739, Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act;passenger rail and transit funding and capital investment; surface transportation automated vehicles; truck size and weight; public transportation grant administration; trade and investment policy related to the US rail and public transportation supply industries.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE