Disability Access to Transportation Act

For additional transit and transportation services relief for people with disabilities during the COVID pandemic (HR 133); For the Disability Access to Transportation Act (HR 6248)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

United Spinal continued discussions around key provisions of H.R. 6248, the Disability Access to Transportation Act (DATA) bill, that were successfully included in the Democratic version of the surface transportation bill, H. R. 2, INVEST in America or Moving Forward Act, that has passed the House. And continues to focus efforts on including similar provisions in the Senate Republican led version S. 2302, Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. United Spinal supported a letter from the cochairs of the CCD Transportation Task force for the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration on Federal motor vehicle safety standards and minimal sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles - stating disappointment that manufacturers have been unable to implement FMVSS 141. United Spinal submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation's national online dialogue, Feedback on the Accessibility Strategic Plan Framework, to identify best ways to ensure that America's transportation system is accessible to all travelers. Discussed autonomous vehicle priorities with the U.S. Access Board. U.S. Access Board reached out to us to discuss.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $85,000

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Council on Disability, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

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. 2, the INVEST in America Act/Moving Forward Act, including VA proposed construction amendment H.R. 1549/S. 669, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act H.R. 3356/S. 1881, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act H.R. 5642, the Active Transportation for Public Lands Act H.R. 6248, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 7389/S. 4278, the Freedom to Move Act H.R. 7867, the Healthy Flights Act of 2020 (disability-related provisions) H.R. 8350, the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act or SELF DRIVE Act S. 3473, the Airline Information and Entertainment Access Act House Draft Bill, Air Carrier Access Act reporting requirements Senate Draft Bill, Paratransit Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Discussions about Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions about Air Carrier Access Act compliance Discussions about service animal legislation

Client expense: $78,368 · Firm income: Not reported

United Spinal endorsed comments from the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities Transportation Task Force to the Department of Transportation on the agencys Design Challenge Initiative, highlighting recommendations in accessible design. United Spinal also sent in its own comments. United Spinal, as a member of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force, supported a letter to the U.S. House and U.S. Senate submitted by the Task Forces Co-Chairs urging increased funding for Department of Transportation (DOT) programs impacting people with disabilities in the FY 2021 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) appropriations bill. United Spinal, as a member of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task, supported a Task Force Co-Chairs letter to House leadership to urge amending mask and protective face covering requirements for all passengers in transit, Amtrak and air travel in in the HEROES Act, and to take into consideration the needs of people with disabilities. United Spinal supports the Disability Access to Transportation Act, H.R 6248. U.S. Department of Transportation - Autonomous Vehicles United Spinal signed onto a letter sent to the Department of Transportation offering comments on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations proposed rulemaking on Occupant Protection for Automated Driving Systems. This proposed rulemaking seeks to update safety standards to take into account the inherent differences between typical road-worthy vehicles and autonomous vehicles. The letter offers several suggestions for incorporating the needs of people with disabilities. Comments Concerning Occupant Protection for Automated Driving Systems Docket Number: NHTSA-2020-0014 United Spinal, along with numerous disability organizations, as members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task submitted comments in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) request for comments regarding Occupant Protection for Automated Driving Systems (ADSs). The letter read in part: The promise and safety of ADS-equipped vehicles will only be realized if vehicles equipped with ADS and without steering wheels are fully accessible, the Americans with Disabilities Act upheld, and safety elements take into account the needs of people with disabilities. We view this time of innovation and reimaging as an opportunity to not only maintain the current level of protection and performance offered by the 200 Series Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), but also to improve the levels of safety and accessibility that they afford. Surface Transportation Legislative Proposals and PrioritiesUnited Spinal, along with numerous disability organizations, as members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task developed Surface Transportation Legislative Proposals and Priorities. Transportation is necessary for 57 million people with disabilities in the U.S. to contribute to and participate in their communities, support and spend time with family and friends, and live their lives to the fullest; however, significant barriers to accessible, equitable, reliable transportation remain across modes. Priorities cited include: Assess and increase the availability of fully-accessible, integrated transit and on-demand mobility services. Assess and address continued discrimination in transit and on-demand mobility services through partnerships and public accommodation and other issues.

For improvements to paratransit, pedestrian accessibility in surface transportation reauthorization legislation in House and Senate (HR 6248/HR 2) For protection of transportation access for people with disabilities during COVID pandemic (S. 3548/HR 6800)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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. 2, the INVEST in America Act/Moving Forward Act, including VA proposed construction amendment H.R. 1549/S. 669, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act H.R. 3356/S. 1881, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act H.R. 5642, the Active Transportation for Public Lands Act H.R. 6248, the Disability Access to Transportation Act S. 3473, the Airline Information and Entertainment Access Act House Draft Bill, Air Carrier Access Act reporting requirements Senate Draft Bill, Paratransit Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Discussions about Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions about Air Carrier Access Act compliance Discussions about service animal legislation

Client expense: $71,212 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

United Spinal continues dialogue with Congressional offices and with members of other disability advocacy organizations as we work together to agree on legislative language that would both advance accessibility in transportation and protect the hard-won gains of the ADA. United Spinal responded to the Congressional request for continued feedback on the bicameral, bipartisan self-driving car legislation. United Spinal noted that automakers need to include information on their accessibility features as part of their consumer education; include accessibility and universal design expertise in their personnel and staffing hiring; include a process for taking preventative and corrective actions to mitigate against vulnerabilities, including cybersecurity incident response plans which must address accessibility; and, we must make certain that the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria address disability and accessibility matters. United Spinal also supported similar comments to Congress, drafted by the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Transportation Task Force. United Spinal has provided input to the U.S. Access Board on: A Study Initiated on Equipping Passenger Aircraft with Wheelchair Restraint Systems on January 13, 2020. The Access Board is undertaking a study that has the potential to advance access to air travel for passengers who use wheelchairs. As directed by Congress, this project will assess the feasibility of equipping passenger planes with restraint systems so that passengers can remain in their wheelchairs on flights. Having to transfer out of wheelchairs makes air travel very difficult, if not impossible, for many people with disabilities. Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force United Spinal, as a member of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force, supported a letter in response to a rulemaking on Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft; Part 1. While the ability to access an aircraft lavatory inflight is an opportunity most air travelers take for granted, people with disabilities often face barriers to the use of the aircraft lavatory that requires changes to their ability and willingness to fly. The Department of Transportation must support further defining accessible with respect to call buttons and door locks. Transportation Access and Safety for People with Disabilities During and After COVID-19 As a member of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Transportation Task Force along with numerous other disability organizations, United Spinal signed on to a letter to urge US Department of Transportation Secretary Chao to ensure that transportation service responses to COVID-19 do not discriminate based on disability, that service is maintained in line with public health and social distancing standards, and the needs of workers and passengers with disabilities are met. Transportation for America United Spinal, along with numerous other organizations, signed on to a letter to Congress requesting additional funding to ensure access to public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 6248) on March 12, 2020, along with Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV-1) and John Katko (R-NY-24). This bill is the result of months of discussions initiated by United Spinal staff with Rep. Langevins staff about the disability communitys transportation accessibility needs and what improvements can be included in the next 5-year surface transportation bill that is due to be considered this year. Provisions include a paratransit pilot program to allow for one stop during a paratransit trip; finalizing public rights of way, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way from July 2011; an improved accessibility complaints process and an accessibility data collection system on transportation modes. United Spinal signed onto a press release, spearheaded by American Association for Justice along with Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Access Living and others highlighting the need to remove forced arbitration from litigation options which can negatively impact the rights of people with disabilities and others if there are any accessibility standards violated. AAJ and others met with Congress on this issue.

For improvements to paratransit, pedestrian accessibility in surface transportation reauthorization legislation in House and Senate (HR 6248) For protection of transportation access for people with disabilities during COVID pandemic

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Autonomous vehicle legislative proposals, surface transportation policy proposals Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S.669, H.R. 1549) Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 6248) Airline Information and Entertainment Access Act (S.3473)

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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.

H.R. 1549/S. 669, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act H.R. 3356/S. 1881, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act H.R. 6248, the Disability Access to Transportation Act S. 3473, the Airline Information and Entertainment Access Act House Draft Bill, Air Carrier Access Act reporting requirements Senate Draft Bill, Paratransit Implementation of P.L. 115-254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Discussions about Amtrak ADA compliance Discussions about Air Carrier Access Act compliance Discussions about service animal legislation

Client expense: $74,586 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service