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Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 788.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-936.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 4.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays and costs from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Indo-Pacific including the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of o Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act - preliminary discussions while text is being drafted, no formal position taken US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of port fees, equipment tariffs, and restrictions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, and Customs) on the following items: o Proposed and implemented tariffs under IEEPA, Section 301, and Section 232. o Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [H.R.960] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: AGOA Extension Act (H.R.6500) Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (H.R.6504) Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025 (S.742) Comments and Testimony to USTR on the USMCA Review Discussions with Congress, USTR, CBP, State, and Commerce on the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. H.R. 1968 - FY 2025 Continuing Resolution, through September 30, 2025 S.J.Res. 77 - End Canada Tariffs S.J.Res. 81 - End Brazil Tariffs S.J.Res. 88 - Terminate Global Tariffs S. 1272/H.R. 2665 - Trade Review Act of 2025 S.1241/H.R.2548 - Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 Discussions with Congress, CBP, USTR, State, Commerce, Treasury, and the White House on Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits) Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs with Administration and Members of Congress. Discussions with Members of Congress, White House, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: FY 2026 Defense related measures - - HR 4016/S. 2572 - FY 2026 DoD Appropriations - HR 3838/S. 2296/S. 1071 - FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act - S. 2199/HR 4159 - BOOTS Act - HR 5371 - FY 2026 Continuing Resolution Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussion with Administration on follow up to the DLA War Games, including use of DPA Title III; stockpiling; centralized procurement of textiles, apparel, and footwear under DLA; and elimination of small purchase threshold. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE products. Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Discussion with the Administration and Congress on tariff and immigration issues related to the Defense Industrial Base. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of tariffs and logistics issues on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling infrastructure and technology, federal approaches to extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure Discussions with Congress on H.R.960 - Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act Discussions with Congress, on trade incentives for preferred material usage, and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Uzbek cotton, o ILO Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Funding for various U.S. government agencies and international organizations that work on labor rights and leveling the playing field for American businesses and workers. o Discussion with administration officials at USTR and DOL/ILAB on the labor provisions in the bilateral agreements on reciprocal trade (ARTs) o Discussion with administration officials at State, USTR, DOL/ILAB on funding for ILAB and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: Final e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements, and proposed PFAS restrictions by the European Union and EU Member States. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information and recalls. Regulation of Infant Support Cushions as it relates to head support products. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays and costs from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Indo-Pacific including the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of o Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act - preliminary discussions while text is being drafted, no formal position taken US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of port fees, equipment tariffs, and restrictions IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations,appointments and/or funding, including an Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Intellectual Property (IP) Attache Program , and more. o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms, and product and consumer safety. o Dangers of the growth of fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites; discussions around curbing fraud, and pre-verification of paid advertising o Related international policies o Artificial Intelligence o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List o Dupe influencers across social media. o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits, gray market goods and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation, enforcement, and any technical corrections needed for INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act (S.2934) (HR 8684) o Expansion of S.2531 - SOCIAL MEDIA Act o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the Digital Devalue Chain of Counterfeits o Information sharing; S.2677 (and H.R. 4930) introduced by Sens. Grassley (R-IA) and Hassan (D-N.H.) to authorize Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to clarify and expand CBPs authority to share key IP-related information with rights holders and other relevant stakeholders. and CBP technology donation program o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230
2025 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays and costs from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Indo-Pacific including the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of o Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act - preliminary discussions while text is being drafted, no formal position taken US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of port fees, equipment tariffs, and restrictions
Client expense: $343,644 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays and costs from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Indo-Pacific including the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act - preliminary discussions while text is being drafted, no formal position taken US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of port fees, equipment tariffs, and restrictions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
2025 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays and costs from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Indo-Pacific including the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act - preliminary discussions while text is being drafted, no formal position taken US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of port fees, equipment tariffs, and restrictions
| House |
| Referred To |
| March 29, 2023 |
| Republican |
| TX |
| Bryan Steil | Republican | WI |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Chris Stewart | Republican | UT |
| Colin Z. Allred | Democratic | TX |
| Daniel Meuser | Republican | PA |
| Darin LaHood | Republican | IL |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Deborah K. Ross | Democratic | NC |
| Derrick Van Orden | Republican | WI |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Donald G. Davis | Democratic | NC |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | SD |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Erin Houchin | Republican | IN |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic | IN |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic | AZ |
| Harriet M. Hageman | Republican | WY |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | TX |
| Hillary J. Scholten | Democratic | MI |
| Jared F. Golden | Democratic | ME |
| Jeff Jackson | Democratic | NC |
| Jennifer Wexton | Democratic | VA |
| Jenniffer González-Colón | Republican | PR |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| John Joyce | Republican | PA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kathy E. Manning | Democratic | NC |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Lance Gooden | Republican | TX |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Marcus J. Molinaro | Republican | NY |
| Mark Alford | Republican | MO |
| Michael Guest | Republican | MS |
| Nancy Mace | Republican | SC |
| Nicole Malliotakis | Republican | NY |
| Pete Stauber | Republican | MN |
| Rudy Yakym III | Republican | IN |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Seth Magaziner | Democratic | RI |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susie Lee | Democratic | NV |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
| Troy E. Nehls | Republican | TX |
| Wiley Nickel | Democratic | NC |
| Yadira Caraveo | Democratic | CO |
| Young Kim | Republican | CA |
| Zachary Nunn | Republican | IA |
Client expense: $343,644 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $231,090 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2025 · second_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
- H.R.2367/ S. 1034: Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act - Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - Commercial motor vehicle automation - S.3475 - Strengthening the Commercial Drivers License Information System Act - H.R. 7496 Move Act - Fentanyl interdiction/inspections - Truck Size and Weight - Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Trucking bathroom access Act - FRESH Act
Client expense: $319,155 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of proposed fees and restrictions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · second_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of proposed fees and restrictions
Client expense: $306,568 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2025 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
- H.R.2367/ S. 1034: Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act - Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - Commercial motor vehicle automation - S.3475 - Strengthening the Commercial Drivers License Information System Act - H.R. 7496 Move Act - Fentanyl interdiction/inspections - Truck Size and Weight - Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Trucking bathroom access Act
Client expense: $315,786 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Transportation
Port issues affecting the produce and floral industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1 696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013- The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R. 3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes; H. R. 3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. ; H. R. 3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023
Client expense: $299,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2025 · first_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of proposed fees and restrictions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · first_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of proposed fees and restrictions
Client expense: $236,607 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2025 · first_quarter · Transportation
U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to (H.R.2367). To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes (H.R.3372). Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023 (H.R.3013). Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) and efforts to improve supply chain fluidity. Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act (H.R.471). Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071)(No bill number).
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Port issues affecting the produce and floral industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023
Client expense: $299,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Support Hours of Service / Electronic Logging Device reforms Support reforms to Short Haul exemption Support increasing truck weights via a pilot program Support reforms to the Restricted Ag CDL program Oppose increase in minimum liability insurance coverage for motor carriers Support exemption for Ag retailers from FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements Support Surface Transportation Board reauthorization legislation that includes shippers rights Support the Reliable Rail Service Act (S 2071) Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) - raised concerns with several provisions that could impact supply chains for the ag sector. Support the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (HR 1836) Support the Truck Parking Improvement Act (HR 2367) Support HR 3318, establishing a 10% axle weight variance for dry bulk Support a 6-axle motor carrier pilot program (HR 3372) Support for the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act (HR 3408) Support for Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify FHWA rule on greenhouse gas emissions (S.J. Res 61) Support Water Resources Development Act reauthorization (HR 8812)
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Motor Carrier Safety Policies and Regulations Highway Funding NAFTA/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program Oppose increased Truck Size & Weight Policies Support Enhanced Entry-Level Driver Training Support H.R. 2367, S. 1034, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) EPA/NHTSA Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Regulations Support S.J.Res. 74/H.J.Res. 133, to rescind EPA Phase 3 GHG Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles EPA Diesel Emissions Regulations Hours-of-Service Regulations Highway Trust Fund Taxes/VMT Taxes Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Driver Compensation Compliance, Safety, Accountability program Autonomous vehicles, support enhanced transparency Oppose Side Underride Mandates H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cyber and transportation security TWIC, Haz-Mat endorsement, licensing and credentialing Oppose expansion of toll road system and abolish current toll road fees used for anything unrelated to highway improvement Repeal Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Feedback on emergency declarations for weight, equipment and HOS exemptions Oppose H.R. 6884 - Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, requiring increased insurance minimums for commercial trucking Oppose inclusion of hair testing results in the FMCSAs Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Support S. 2090, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; limit the EPA from issuing waivers for states to ban combustion engines Support S.J.Res. 11, Congressional Review Act to repeal rule titled Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards. Oppose H.R. 3408, DRIVE Safe Integrity Act Support H.R. 3039/S. 2671 DRIVE Act, to prevent speed limiter mandate on CMVs Oppose H.R. 20/S. 567, the PRO Act; support independent contractor owner-operators in worker classification Oppose H.R. 2984, CARS Act, to provide exemption to EV vehicle haulers Oppose H.R. 3372, to establish pilot program for heavier trucks Support H.R. 3869. Trucker Bathroom Access Act; provide truckers restroom access Support H.R. 6359 /S. 3273, elimination of FLSA Overtime exemption for truck drivers Improve oversight of driver coercion Support H.R. 8505, the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act; combating freight fraud H.R. 9028/S. 4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Support legislation to give truck owners access to vehicle data, including for repair and diagnosis; provide input on H.R. 906 Support H.R. 7198, the Prove It Act H.R. 3356, the Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act Feedback on screening of new carriers Support S. 5063, Helping Small Businesses to Hedge Risk and Insure against Volatile Expenses (Helping Small Businesses THRIVE) Act Support FMCSA rulemaking on broker transparency
Client expense: $309,070 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
- H.R.2367/ S. 1034: Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act - H.R.3013: Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safey and Efficiently Act of 2023 - Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - Commercial motor vehicle automation - S.3475 - Strengthening the Commercial Drivers License Information System Act - S. 3959 - Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - H.R. 7496 Move Act - Fentanyl interdiction/inspections
Client expense: $254,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
1. Interest in general trucking/shipping issues or other supply chain challenges that continue to affect pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders. 2. Supports general efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: H.R. 3372: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) H.R. 3318: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act) 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
1. Supports transportation issues related to pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders, including efforts to alleviate any export shipping challenges. 2. Supports efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: H.R. 3372: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) H.R. 3318: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 1836: To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes. (Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act). 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Roads/Highway
H.R.2367/S.1034 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.2948 - the CARS Act; H.R.3318 - the Dry Bulk Weight Tolerance Act; H.R. 7496 - Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act; H.R. 8120 - A Bill to Prohibit Cordon Pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City; and H.R. 8121 - A Bill to Prohibit Congestion or Cordon Pricing in a Value Pricing; and Thomas Carper Water Resources Development Act (S. 4367) - including provisions related to highway funding. Other road/highway issues relating to highway funding, highway infrastructure, motor carrier taxes, public private partnerships, hours of service, truck productivity, tolling and devolution, truck-only vehicle miles traveled taxes
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to the food industry supply chain Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act - H.R. 471 H.R. 3372 - gross vehicle weights H.R. 2367/S. 1034 - truck parking H.R. 3013 - CDL reform H.R. 3408 - younger drivers Issues related to port labor negotiations H.R. 7496 - Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Truck safety and weight issues. Issues relating to the availability of truck drivers. H.R.471 - Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. H.R.3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023). H.R.7496 - Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act. H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of entry-level driver training final rules (81 FR 88732, CFR Part 380, 383, 384), H.R. 2830/S. 656/H.R. 8371/H.R. 5914: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Expanded CDL training opportunities for Veterans) H.R. 3013: LICENSE Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Address skills testing delays by reducing administrative barriers to CDL) H.R. 1477/S. 722: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (118th Congress; Allow 529 College Savings Plans to be used for CDL training) H.R. 471: SHIP IT Act (118th Congress; Allow for separate WIOA grant for entry-level truck driver training) H.R. 2450: Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Income tax credits for truck drivers) H.R. 793: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs) S. 161: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs). H.R. 4738: Trucking Workforce Improvement Act (118th Congress - Repeal FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Standards) H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (118th Congress - Reauthorize the WIOA program) Section 422 of Title IV of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (118th Congress) H.R. 1440/S. 694 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Eliminate Federal Excise Tax on Trucking Equipment) S.1034/H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (118th Congress - Increase access to safe truck parking) Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program (Operated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration); 49 CFR 383.95 -- Restrictions Generally: Improved funding for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Implementation of rules governing the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Implementation of third-party examiners rules for CDL skills testing, Training Provider Eligibility for Veterans Affairs GI/Education Benefits
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 471, Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP-IT) Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3013, LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R. 3318, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes; H.R. 3372, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes; H.R. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 5871, Rail Workers and Community Safety Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2071, A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements; S. 2437. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4792, Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act; Unintroduced FY2024 THUD Report Language; Unintroduced FY2025 DOT Appropriations; Unintroduced permitting reform legislation; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Railroad competition; Rail Policy, Infrastructure
Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to (H.R.2367). To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes (H.R.3372). Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023 (H.R.3013). Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) and efforts to improve supply chain fluidity. SHIP IT Act (H.R.471). EPA petition regarding zero-emission locomotives. Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071)(no bill # for house). Potential Impact of East/Gulf Coast Labor-management negotiations on exports.
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1435, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 4148, Import Security and Fairness Act H.R. 4468, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 5840, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act H.R. 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act H.R. 7470/S. 3823, Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024 H.R. 7979, End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 9028/S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 S. 259, Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act S. 1631, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S. 2313, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2023 S. 3959, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act Draft legislation titled Port Infrastructure Permitting Empowerment (PIPE) Act Draft legislation relating to the deployment of automated vehicle technology and autonomous vehicle security Various issues relating to implementation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254); implementation of Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322); implementation of Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-270); implementation of Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94); implementation of Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-121); implementation of Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (P.L 114-190); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); use of state and local funding in the American Rescue Plan (P.L. 117-2) for state Departments of Transportation; use of tax policy to pay for transportation including mandatory repatriation and repatriation holidays; movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; National Freight Advisory Council; revenue sources for the federal Highway Trust Fund; funding and financing mechanisms for surface transportation, aviation, marine transportation, and clean drinking water infrastructure including national infrastructure banks, infrastructure investment funds, bonding programs, special purpose bonds and public private partnerships; water resources, including issues relating to water conveyance and storage; public-private partnerships for public infrastructure; Buy America legislation and implementation of Buy America policies, including provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); commercial trucking hours of service; truck productivity, specifically twin-33s and Department of Transportation twin-trailer standard; railroad tank car operational controls; positive train control (PTC) implementation; federal preemption of state meal and rest break laws (F4A); unmanned aircraft systems; beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems; necessity of a general infrastructure package; potential increase in the federal gas tax; streamlining permit processing for construction of rural broadband; driving safety and road safety; Department of Transportation regulatory matters related to automated vehicles; Boeing 737 MAX certification and associated production stoppages; Department of Transportation freight programs; delayed development of the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to Prohibit or Restrict the Operation of an Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; comprehensive assessment of the U.S. Civil Space Industrial Base (CSIB) requested by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), and NOAAs Office of Space Commerce (OSC); framework for use of FHWA State Planning & Research funds for "Digital Twins"; east coast port labor negotiations; funding for Air Traffic Control System (FAA); funding to the Department of Transportations Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
Client expense: $22,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.1440/S.649 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 H.R.2450 - Strengthening the Supply Chain Through Truck Drivers Incentives Act H.R.471 - Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act H.R.267 - Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act H.R.5840 - Transportation Security Screening and Modernization Act Legislative monitoring of AV bills, including vehicle data ownership and zero occupant vehicles
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
- Issues related to the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act (H.R.471) and the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (H.R.2450) - Issues related to the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act of 2023 (H.R.3013/S.1649) - Issues related to the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R.2367)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of
Client expense: $351,229 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, White House, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o FY 2025 Defense Appropriations related measures H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025 H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) Provisions related to Berry Amendment and textile, apparel, and footwear procurement in FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - (HR 8070) and The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) (S. 4638) and Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 HR 5009 Provisions related to Federal Prison Industries in Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (HR 9026) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Discussions to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes (HR 8166) Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, and Customs) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program and H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band Discussions with Commerce on Mexicos Decree amending the tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry. Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. [H.R. 8398] Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: Proposed e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel Discussions with Congress, CPSC on a proposed slip resistance petition for all footwear Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and Reeses Law. Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information and recalls. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling infrastructure and technology, federal approaches to extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, CBP on Green Trade Strategy, trade incentives for preferred material usage, and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations and appointments, including an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), an Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chair and Commissioners to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and more. o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230
Client expense: $351,229 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Infrastructure - CDL drivers shortage H.R. 3372 - 91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program H.R. 3318 - 10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk H.R. 3408 - Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act H.R. 3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: $128,013 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1034/H.R. 2367 (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act) Comments on Notification of Interim Guidance: Definitions of Broker and Bona Fide Agents (Docket No. FMCSA-2022-24923) Comments on Request for Comments on Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility (Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0102) Commercial motor carrier regulatory policy issues, including freight fraud enforcement and Compliance Safety Accountability program H.R. 3039/S. 2671 (Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act) Supplemental comments on Request for Comment: Definitions of Broker and Bona Fide Agents (Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0134) Supplemental comments on Extension of Comment Period on Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility (Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0102-0139) Comments on Crash Preventability Determination Program (Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0233) Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Automatic Emergency Braking Test Devices: Heavy Vehicle Automatic Emergency Braking (Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0171) Final Rule, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs (Docket No. DOT-OST-2021-0093-0420) Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations, provisions relating to speed limiters on commercial vehicles, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and amendment to form a freight fraud task force in DOT Comments on Request for Comments on Appeal Process: Requests for Data Review (Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0190) H.R. 8505 (Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act) LBR: Independent contracting H.R. 20/S. 567 (Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act) Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor H.J.Res. 98/S.J.Res. 49 (joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to nullify the National Labor Relations Boards (NLRB) Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status) H.J.Res. 116 (Congressional Review Act motion of disapproval of the Department of Labors Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $19,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Infrastructure - CDL drivers shortage H.R. 3372 - 91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program H.R. 3318 - 10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk H.R. 3408 - Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act H.R. 3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: $114,475 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Support Hours of Service / Electronic Logging Device reforms Support reforms to Short Haul exemption Support increasing truck weights via a pilot program Support reforms to the Restricted Ag CDL program Oppose increase in minimum liability insurance coverage for motor carriers Support exemption for Ag retailers from FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements Support Surface Transportation Board reauthorization legislation that includes shippers rights Support the Reliable Rail Service Act (S 2071) Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) - raised concerns with several provisions that could impact supply chains for the ag sector. Support the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (HR 1836) Support the Truck Parking Improvement Act (HR 2367) Support HR 3318, establishing a 10% axle weight variance for dry bulk Support a 6-axle motor carrier pilot program (HR 3372) Support for the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act (HR 3408) Support for Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify FHWA rule on greenhouse gas emissions (S.J. Res 61) Support Water Resources Development Act reauthorization (HR 8812)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Port issues affecting the produce and floral industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023
Client expense: $283,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
- H.R.2367/ S. 1034: Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act - H.R.3013: Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safey and Efficiently Act of 2023 - H.R. 3408: Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Safe Integrity Act of 2023 (DRIVE Safe Integrity Act) - H.R. 8809 - H.R.3372 no title - H.R.2948: Carrying Automobiles Responsibly and Safely (CARS) Act - Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - H.R. 471; SHIP It Act - H.R. 8809 - Commercial motor vehicle automation - S.3475 - Strengthening the Commercial Drivers License Information System Act - S. 3959 - Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - H.R. 7496 Move Act - H.R. 8041 - Driving Forward Act - Fentanyl interdiction/inspections
Client expense: $255,589 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
1. Interest in general trucking/shipping issues or other supply chain challenges that continue to affect pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders. 2. Supports general efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: H.R. 3372: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) H.R. 3318: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act) 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
1. Supports transportation issues related to pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders, including efforts to alleviate any export shipping challenges. 2. Supports efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: H.R. 3372: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) H.R. 3318: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 1836: To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes. (Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act). 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of entry-level driver training final rules (81 FR 88732, CFR Part 380, 383, 384), H.R. 2830/S. 656/H.R. 8371/H.R. 5914: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Expanded CDL training opportunities for Veterans) H.R. 3013: LICENSE Act of 2023 (118th Congress; Address skills testing delays by reducing administrative barriers to CDL) H.R. 1477/S. 722: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (118th Congress; Allow 529 College Savings Plans to be used for CDL training) H.R. 471: SHIP IT Act (118th Congress; Allow for separate WIOA grant for entry-level truck driver training) H.R. 2450: Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Income tax credits for truck drivers) H.R. 793: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs) S. 161: JOBS Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Increased eligibility for Pell Grants for short-term training programs). H.R. 4738: Trucking Workforce Improvement Act (118th Congress - Repeal FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Standards) H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act (118th Congress - Reauthorize the WIOA program) Section 422 of Title IV of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (118th Congress) H.R. 1440/S. 694 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 (118th Congress - Eliminate Federal Excise Tax on Trucking Equipment) S.1034/H.R. 2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (118th Congress - Increase access to safe truck parking) Generally: Improved funding for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, Implementation of rules governing the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Implementation of third-party examiners rules for CDL skills testing, Training Provider Eligibility for Veterans Affairs GI/Education Benefits
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.1440/S.649 - Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023 H.R.2450 - Strengthening the Supply Chain Through Truck Drivers Incentives Act H.R.471 - Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act H.R.267 - Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act H.R.5840 - Transportation Security Screening and Modernization Act Legislative monitoring of AV bills, including vehicle data ownership and zero occupant vehicles
Client expense: $2,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 471, Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP-IT) Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 1836, Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R. 2367, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3013, LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R. 3318, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes; H.R. 3372, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes; H.R. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 5871, Rail Workers and Community Safety Act; H.R. 6008, Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts (RICE's Whale) Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; H.R. 8812, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2071, A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements; S. 2437. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act of 2024; S. 4792, Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act; Unintroduced FY2024 THUD Report Language; Unintroduced FY2025 DOT Appropriations; Unintroduced permitting reform legislation; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024; Railroad competition; Rail Policy, Infrastructure
Client expense: $5,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to the food industry supply chain Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act - H.R. 471 H.R. 3372 - gross vehicle weights H.R. 2367/S. 1034 - truck parking H.R. 3013 - CDL reform H.R. 3408 - younger drivers Issues related to port labor negotiations
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1435, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act H.R. 2367, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3935, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 H.R. 4148, Import Security and Fairness Act H.R. 4468, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 5840, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act H.R. 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act H.R. 7470/S. 3823, Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024 H.R. 7979, End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 9028/S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 S. 259, Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act S. 1631, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 S. 2313, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2023 S. 3959, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act S. 4367, Water Resources Development Act Draft legislation titled Port Infrastructure Permitting Empowerment (PIPE) Act Draft legislation relating to the deployment of automated vehicle technology and autonomous vehicle security Various issues relating to implementation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254); implementation of Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322); implementation of Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-270); implementation of Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94); implementation of Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-121); implementation of Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (P.L 114-190); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); use of state and local funding in the American Rescue Plan (P.L. 117-2) for state Departments of Transportation; use of tax policy to pay for transportation including mandatory repatriation and repatriation holidays; movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; National Freight Advisory Council; revenue sources for the federal Highway Trust Fund; funding and financing mechanisms for surface transportation, aviation, marine transportation, and clean and drinking water infrastructure including national infrastructure banks, infrastructure investment funds, bonding programs, special purpose bonds and public private partnerships; water resources, including issues relating to water conveyance and storage; public-private partnerships for public infrastructure; Buy America legislation and implementation of Buy America policies, including provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); commercial trucking hours of service; truck productivity, specifically twin-33s and Department of Transportation twin-trailer standard; railroad tank car operational controls; positive train control (PTC) implementation; federal preemption of state meal and rest break laws (F4A); unmanned aircraft systems; beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems; necessity of a general infrastructure package; potential increase in the federal gas tax; streamlining permit processing for construction of rural broadband; driving safety and road safety; Department of Transportation regulatory matters related to automated vehicles; Boeing 737 MAX certification and associated production stoppages; Department of Transportation freight programs; delayed development of the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to Prohibit or Restrict the Operation of an Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; comprehensive assessment of the U.S. Civil Space Industrial Base (CSIB) requested by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), and NOAAs Office of Space Commerce (OSC); framework for use of FHWA State Planning & Research funds for "Digital Twins"; East Coast port labor negotiations; funding for Air Traffic Control System (FAA); funding to the Department of Transportations Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
Client expense: $14,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Motor Carrier Safety Policies and Regulations Highway Funding NAFTA/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program Oppose increased Truck Size & Weight Policies Support Enhanced Entry-Level Driver Training Support H.R. 2367, S. 1034, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) EPA/NHTSA Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Regulations Support S.J.Res. 74/H.J.Res. 133, to rescind EPA Phase 3 GHG Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles EPA Diesel Emissions Regulations Hours-of-Service Regulations Highway Trust Fund Taxes/VMT Taxes Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Driver Compensation Compliance, Safety, Accountability program Autonomous vehicles, support enhanced transparency Oppose Side Underride Mandates H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cyber and transportation security TWIC, Haz-Mat endorsement, licensing and credentialing Oppose expansion of toll road system and abolish current toll road fees used for anything unrelated to highway improvement Repeal Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Feedback on emergency declarations for weight, equipment and HOS exemptions Oppose H.R. 6884 - Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, requiring increased insurance minimums for commercial trucking Oppose inclusion of hair testing results in the FMCSAs Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Support S. 2090, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; limit the EPA from issuing waivers for states to ban combustion engines Support S.J.Res. 11, Congressional Review Act to repeal rule titled Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards. Oppose H.R. 3408, DRIVE Safe Integrity Act Support H.R. 3039/S. 2671 DRIVE Act, to prevent speed limiter mandate on CMVs Oppose H.R. 20/S. 567, the PRO Act; support independent contractor owner-operators in worker classification Oppose H.R. 2984, CARS Act, to provide exemption to EV vehicle haulers Oppose H.R. 3372, to establish pilot program for heavier trucks Support H.R. 3869. Trucker Bathroom Access Act; provide truckers restroom access Support H.R. 6359 /S. 3273, elimination of FLSA Overtime exemption for truck drivers Improve oversight of driver coercion Support H.R. 8505, the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act; combating freight fraud H.R. 9028/S. 4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Support legislation to give truck owners access to vehicle data, including for repair and diagnosis; provide input on H.R. 906 Support H.R. 7198, the Prove It Act H.R. 3356, the Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act Feedback on screening of new carriers Support S. 5063, Helping Small Businesses to Hedge Risk and Insure against Volatile Expenses (Helping Small Businesses THRIVE) Act
Client expense: $371,957 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Roads/Highway
H.R.2367/S.1034 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.2948 - the CARS Act; H.R.3318 - the Dry Bulk Weight Tolerance Act; H.R. 7496 - Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act; H.R.8120 - A Bill to Prohibit Cordon Pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City; and H.R. 8121 - A Bill to Prohibit Congestion or Cordon Pricing in a Value Pricing. Other road/highway issues relating to highway funding, highway infrastructure, motor carrier taxes, public private partnerships, hours of service, truck productivity, tolling and devolution, truck-only vehicle miles traveled taxes
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
U.S. supply chain issues impacting efficient movement of freight via truck, rail and ports. Funding for states to increase truck driver parking. Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 (H.R.1836) The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (ANS) to (H.R.2367). To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes (H.R.3372). Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023 (H.R.3013). Supply chain data and communications (no bill #) Efforts to improve supply chain fluidity and the U.S. DOT Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. SHIP IT Act (H.R.471). EPA petition regarding zero-emission locomotives. Reliable Rail Service Act (S.2071)(no bill # for house). Potential Impact of East/Gulf Coast Labor-management negotiations on exports.
Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
- Issues related to the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act (H.R.471) and the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2023 (H.R.2450) - Issues related to the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act of 2023 (H.R.3013/S.1649) - Issues related to the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R.2367)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Truck safety and weight issues. Issues relating to the availability of truck drivers. H.R.471 - Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. H.R.3013 - Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2023 (LICENSE Act of 2023). H.R.7496 - Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)