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To require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide appropriate congressional notice of comprehensive safety assessments conducted with respect to intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation.
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(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Federal Railroad Administration (1) within 10 days after it initiates a comprehensive safety assessment of an entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger service, to notify specified congressional committees and each Member of Congress representing a state in which the service that is the subject of the assessment being conducted is located, of the initiation of that assessment; and (2) within 90 days after completing such assessment, to report the findings of such assessment to such committees and Members.
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2023 · first_quarter · Veterans
Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements), Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322/S. (pending reintroduction), the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Asset Infrastructure Review (AIR) Act: Lobbied for restriction on VAs authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VAs own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied against Congress codifying the community access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VAs own healthcare. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Provided a Statement for the Record for the House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing Building an Accountable VA: Applying Lessons Learned to Drive Future Success on February 28, 2023. Provided a Statement for the Record for the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on Accountability at VA: Leadership Decisions Impacting its Employees and Veterans on March 9, 2023. Provided a Statement for the Record for the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on Strengthening Methods of Recruitment and Retention for VAs Workforce, March 22, 2023. Provided comments to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee hearing for a March 29, 2023, legislative hearing on: H.R. 41 VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023; H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans Health Care Eligibility Act; and H.R. 542, Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act. Provided comments to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee for February 16, 2023, markup of S.10, The VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act. Provided questions to committee members for the House Appropriations Committee, subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, March 29, 2023. Specific Legislation: Lobbied for reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322/S. (pending reintroduction), the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the " VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure and certification reimbursement, COVID leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at VA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. Lobbied for oversight of the Honoring Our PACT Act.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1372)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1372)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 543.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1372)
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; HR. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; HR. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 8082, Freight RAILCAR Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools and Small Businesses Act - Title III; HR. 3884, MORE Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1106, Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 768, A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; HR. 7821, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 4361, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S.4913, Right Track Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to freight rail electrification; Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossings; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Staggers Act; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.
Client expense: $1,113,790 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad S. 4961 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act HR 5553 - The Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act HR 6223 - The Don't Block Our Communities Act HR 6224 - The Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Acto of 2020 HR 6225 - The Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 HR 6226 - The Improving Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 HR 6800 - The Heroes Act HR 8082 - Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Corona Virus-era Activity and Recovery Act of 2020 HR 8406 - The Heroes Act- advocating for parity for railroad unemployment and sickness benefits and elimination of sequester of RUI funds HR 3884 - MORE Act of 2019 H.Res.1100 & companion Senate Resolution - Rail Safety Week of the US (9/21-27/20) HR 7821/S.4361 - Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - Issues relating to Railroad Unemployment Insurance S.178 - Delivering immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools, and Small Business Act S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3463 - The Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act S.4906 - A bill to establish a portal to receive and maintain information regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings and to require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the requirements of the railway-highway crossings program S.4913 - Right Track Act S.4961 - Railroad Shippers Fairness Act S. Res 768 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20-26,2020, as Rail Safety Week in the US, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB Issues relating to local control and service of intercity passenger rail Issues relating to Section 130 Rail-Highway Crossings program Issues relating to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings website Issues relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service Issues related to FRA Waivers and CDC Guidance Issues related to COVID-19 liability Issues related to the Texas Central Railroad (passenger) Issues related to Metra Commuter Rail (passenger) Issues related to economic regulations (letters of support from Hill to STB; letter to STB Board)
Client expense: $925,716 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; HR. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; HR. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6800, The Heroes Act - Sec. 20105, 6428A, 20204, 20226, 170301, 190602, 190603, 190606, 190607, 190608; HR. 8406, The Heroes Act - Title XII- Sec. 1203, Title I- Sec. 6428A, Sec. 146, Title III- Sec. 301, Sec. 303, Sec. 304, Sec. 305, Sec. 306, Sec. 307; HR. 8082, Freight RAILCAR Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools and Small Businesses Act - Title III; HR. 3884, MORE Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1106, Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; HR. 7821, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 4361, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104; HR. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104 Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossings; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Staggers Act; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.
Client expense: $1,207,485 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; HR. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; HR. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6800, The Heroes Act - Sec. 20105, 6428A, 20204, 20226, 170301, 190602, 190603, 190606, 190607, 190608; HR. 8406, The Heroes Act - Title XII- Sec. 1203, Title I- Sec. 6428A, Sec. 146, Title III- Sec. 301, Sec. 303, Sec. 304, Sec. 305, Sec. 306, Sec. 307; HR. 8082, Freight RAILCAR Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools and Small Businesses Act - Title III; HR. 3884, MORE Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1106, Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; HR. 7821, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 4361, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104; HR. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104 Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossings; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Staggers Act; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act HR 5553 - The Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act HR 6223 - The Don't Block Our Communities Act HR 6224 - The Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Acto of 2020 HR 6225 - The Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 HR 6226 - The Improving Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 HR 6800 - The Heroes Act HR 8082 - Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Corona Virus-era Activity and Recovery Act of 2020 HR 8406 - The Heroes Act- advocating for parity for railroad unemployment and sickness benefits and elimination of sequester of RUI funds HR 3884 - MORE Act of 2019 H.Res.1100 & companion Senate Resolution - Rail Safety Week of the US (9/21-27/20) HR 7821/S.4361 - Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - Issues relating to Railroad Unemployment Insurance S.178 - Delivering immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools, and Small Business Act S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3463 - The Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB Issues relating to local control and service of intercity passenger rail Issues relating to Section 130 Rail-Highway Crossings program Issues relating to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings website Issues relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service Issues related to FRA Waivers and CDC Guidance Issues related to COVID-19 liability Issues related to the Texas Central Railroad (passenger) Issues related to Metra Commuter Rail (passenger) Issues related to economic regulations (letters of support from Hill to STB; letter to STB Board)
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6800, The Heroes Act - Sec. 20105, 6428A, 20204, 20226, 170301, 190602, 190603, 190606, 190607, 190608; Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossing website; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act HR 5553 - The Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act HR 6223 - The Don't Block Our Communities Act HR 6224 - The Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Acto of 2020 HR 6225 - The Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 HR 6226 - The Improving Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 HR 6800 - The Heroes Act S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3463 - The Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB Issues relating to local control and service of intercity passenger rail Issues relating to Section 130 Rail-Highway Crossings program Issues relating to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings website Issues relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service Issues related to FRA Waivers and CDC Guidance Issues related to COVID-19 liability Issues related to the Texas Central Railroad (passenger) Issues related to Metra Commuter Rail (passenger)
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 748, CARES Act - Title II, Sec. 2112; Title II, Sec. 2113; Title II, Sec. 2114; Title II, Sec. 2115; Title VIII; Title XII; S. 3548, CARES Act - Title II, Sec. 2202; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Sec. 7001; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 - bill in its entirety; H Res 904, Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6201 - Division G, Sec. 7001, Sec. 7003, Sec. 7005; H.R. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossing website; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew; Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act HR 5553 - The Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act HR 6223 - The Don't Block Our Communities Act HR 6224 - The Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Acto of 2020 HR 6225 - The Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 HR 6226 - The Improving Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3463 - The Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB Issues relating to local control and service of intercity passenger rail Issues relating to Section 130 Rail-Highway Crossings program Issues relating to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings website Issues relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service
2019 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1748 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432)
Client expense: $1,122,824 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operation with Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquified Natural Gass Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - Sec. 407; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the Passenger Train Safety Act; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to railroad safety regulatory reform; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,118,951 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB
Client expense: $1,081,807 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operation with Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to railroad safety regulatory reform; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,244,712 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 3896 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety
Client expense: $1,062,243 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to railroad safety regulatory reform; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,195,760 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1748 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety
Client expense: $834,855 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2019 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to related to railroad safety regulatory reform; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,131,571 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1748 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432)
Client expense: $1,002,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $3,693,373 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $1,026,531 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $1,251,761 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $688,503 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $1,234,127 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $1,174,255 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)