Short Line Railroad Relief Act

Introductions to Members of Congress (no bill number); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); Support increased contracting out to rail contractors and supply industry (no bill number); Issues affecting freight rail, rail construction and investment in surface transportation reauthorization bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); oppose restrictive rail labor provisions in potential STB reauthorization bill (no bill number), education about freight rail safety (S.576, H.R.8996), support for short line railroad disaster relief bill (H.R.3782), and support for issues related to locomotive environmental standards (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act. S.576 - The Rail Safety Act of 2023. H.R.1674 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.1633 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.1044 - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act). H.R.2785/S.1274 - To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.3255 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes.(Payne) H.R.3782 - To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes. S.2071 - Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: 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. H.R.4085 - Rail Inspector Safety Act of 2023. H.R.5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act. H.R. 3893 - Freights First Act. H.R. 7600 - The American High Speed Rail Act S.4954 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule setting minimum structural standards for railroad bridges, and for other purposes. H.R.8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024. All Abroad Act of 2024.

Client expense: $395,002 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Provisions related to airport infrastructure, Airport Improvement Program, and Passenger Facilities Charges, including labor standards such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Project Labor Agreements. H.R. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act, legislation to create a grant program for short-line railroads in the event of a disaster. S. 4114, The Baltimore Bridge Relief Act, providing for 100% federal cost share to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge after its catastrophic failure due to the collision with the container ship Dali.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Disaster relief resources for Class II and III railroads and H.R.3782; The Railway Safety Act (S.576) and rail safety legislation; Commercial truck size and weights (H.R.3372, H.R.2948, and H.R. 7496); federal grant programs; and environmental law affecting railroads and emissions.

Client expense: $128,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Introductions to Members of Congress (no bill number); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); Support increased contracting out to rail contractors and supply industry (no bill number); Issues affecting freight rail, rail construction and investment in surface transportation reauthorization bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); oppose restrictive rail labor provisions in potential STB reauthorization bill (no bill number), education about freight rail safety (S.576, H.R.8996), support for short line railroad disaster relief bill (H.R.3782), and support for issues related to locomotive environmental standards (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

H.R. 3782 - Short Line Railroad Relief Act: All provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1238-Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act. S. 576-The Rail Safety Act of 2023. H.R.1674-To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.1633-To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.1044-A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act). H.R.2785/S.1274-To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.3255-To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes. H.R.3782-To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes. S.2071-Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: 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. H.R.4085-Rail Inspector Safety Act of 2023. H.R.5871-Rail Worker and Community Safety Act. H.R.3893-Freights First Act. H.R.7600-The American High Speed Rail Act. Emergency medical treatment bill. H.R.3255-To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes (Payne).

Client expense: $374,297 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Provisions related to airport infrastructure, Airport Improvement Program, and Passenger Facilities Charges, including labor standards such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Project Labor Agreements. H.R. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act, legislation to create a grant program for short-line railroads in the event of a disaster. S. 4114, The Baltimore Bridge Relief Act, providing for 100% federal cost share to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge after its catastrophic failure due to the collision with the container ship Dali.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Disaster relief resources for Class II and III railroads and H.R.3782; The Railway Safety Act (S.576) and rail safety legislation; Commercial truck size and weights (H.R.3372, H.R.2948, and H.R. 7496); federal grant programs; and environmental law affecting railroads and emissions.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Introductions to Members of Congress (no bill number); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); Support increased contracting out to rail contractors and supply industry (no bill number); Issues affecting freight rail, rail construction and investment in surface transportation reauthorization bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); oppose restrictive rail labor provisions in potential STB reauthorization bill (no bill number), education about freight rail safety (S.576), support for short line railroad disaster relief bill (H.R.3782), and support for issues related to locomotive environmental standards (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

H.R. 3782 - Short Line Railroad Relief Act: All provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3782 - Short Line Railroad Relief Act: All provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Provisions related to airport infrastructure, Airport Improvement Program, and Passenger Facilities Charges, including labor standards such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Project Labor Agreements. H.R. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act, legislation to create a grant program for short-line railroads in the event of a disaster.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R.1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act. S.576 - The Rail Safety Act of 2023. H.R.1674 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.1633 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.1044 - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act) H.R.2785/S.1274 - To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.3255 - To amend title 49, Untied States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes. H.R.3782 - To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes. S.2071 - Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carries provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements. H.R.4085 - Rail inspector Safety Act of 2023. H.R.5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act. H.R.3893 - Freights First Act. H.R.7600 - The American High Speed Rail Act. H.R.3255 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $342,756 · Firm income: Not reported

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Disaster relief resources for Class II and III railroads and H.R.3782; The Railway Safety Act (S.576) and rail safety legislation; Commercial truck size and weights (H.R.3372, H.R.2948, and H.R. 7496); federal grant programs; and environmental law affecting railroads and emissions.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Introductions to Members of Congress (no bill number); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); Support increased contracting out to rail contractors and supply industry (no bill number); Issues affecting freight rail, rail construction and investment in surface transportation reauthorization bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); oppose restrictive rail labor provisions in potential STB reauthorization bill (no bill number), education about freight rail safety (S.576), support for short line railroad disaster relief bill (H.R.3782), and raise concerns about CARB waiver request to U.S. EPA (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Discussions on 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. HR. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight railroad technology.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3782 - Short Line Railroad Relief Act: All provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act. S.576 - The Rail Safety Act of 2023. H.R.1674 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.1633 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.1044 - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act) H.R.2785/S.1274 - To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.3255 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes. H.R.3782 - To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes. S.2071 - Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: 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. H.R.4085 - Rail Inspector Safety Act of 2023. H.R.5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act. H.R.3893 - Freights First Act. H.R.3255 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes (Payne).

Client expense: $375,892 · Firm income: Not reported

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Disaster relief resources for Class II and III railroads and H.R.3782; The Railway Safety Act (S.576) and rail safety legislation; Commercial truck size and weights (H.R.3372 and H.R.2948); federal grant programs; and environemntal law affecting railroads and emissions.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Provisions related to airport infrastructure, Airport Improvement Program, and Passenger Facilities Charges, including labor standards such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Project Labor Agreements. H.R. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act, legislation to create a grant program for short-line railroads in the event of a disaster.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Discussions on 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. HR. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight railroad technology.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Introductions to Members of Congress (no bill number); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); Support increased contracting out to rail contractors and supply industry (no bill number); Issues affecting freight rail, rail construction and investment in surface transportation reauthorization bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); oppose restrictive rail labor provisions in potential STB reauthorization bill (no bill number), education about freight rail safety (S.576), and support for short line railroad disaster relief bill (H.R.3782).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

H.R. 2785, REEF Act - Bill in the Entirety; H.R. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act - Bill in the Entirety; H.R. 1633, RAIL Act - Bill in the Entirety; H.R. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023 - Bill in the Entirety; H.Res. 698, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. - Bill in the Entirety; S. 1274, REEF Act - Bill in the Entirety; S. 2071, Reliable Rail Service Act - Bill in the Entirety; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 - Bill in the Entirety; S.Res. 356, A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities. - Bill in the Entirety; Issues related to CREATE Funding; Issues related to rail safety; Issues related to crew size; Rail Worker & Community Safety Act; Issues related to the Surface Transportation Board; Issues related to railroad right-of-ways; Issues related to rails to trails.

Client expense: $1,062,092 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act. S.576 - The Rail Safety Act of 2023. H.R.1674 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.1633 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.1044 - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. The Railroad Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act). H.R.2785/S.1274 - To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.3255 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes. H.R.3782 - To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes. S.2071 - Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: 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. H.R.4085 - Rail Inspector Safety Act of 2023. H.R.5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act. H.R.3255 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes (Payne).

Client expense: $324,849 · Firm income: Not reported

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Disaster relief resources for Class II and III railroads and H.R.3782; The Railway Safety Act (S.576) and rail safety legislation; Commercial truck size and weights (H.R.3372 and H.R.2948); federal grant programs; and environemntal law affecting railroads and emissions.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years. Provisions related to airport infrastructure, Airport Improvement Program, and Passenger Facilities Charges, including labor standards such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and Project Labor Agreements. H.R. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act, legislation to create a grant program for short-line railroads in the event of a disaster.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Discussions on 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. HR. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight railroad technology.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Introductions to Members of Congress (no bill number); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); Support increased contracting out to rail contractors and supply industry (no bill number); Issues affecting freight rail, rail construction and investment in surface transportation reauthorization bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58); oppose restrictive rail labor provisions in potential STB reauthorization bill (no bill number), education about freight rail safety (S.576), and support for short line railroad disaster relief bill (H.R.3782).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

H.R. 3782 - Short Line Railroad Relief Act: All provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act. S.576 - The Rail Safety Act of 2023. H.R.1674 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.1633 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.1044 - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. The Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (Reef Act). H.R.2785/S.1274 - To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.3255 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes. H.R.3782 - To provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes. S.2071 - Common Carrier Obligation Freight Rail Bill: 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.

Client expense: $364,510 · Firm income: Not reported

Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Disaster relief resources for Class II and III railroads and H.R.3782; The Railway Safety Act (S.576) and rail safety legislation; Commercial truck size and weights (H.R.3372 and H.R.2948); and federal grant programs.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3782 - Short Line Railroad Relief Act: All provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE