Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

- Automated Track Inspection - S.2071: Reliable Rail Service Act - H.R.5871 -Rail Worker and Community Safety Act - S.4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act - H.R.8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - Railroad Retirement Board Issues - Cross-Border freight rail service issues

Client expense: $324,149 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R.1674/ S.476; Railway Safety Act of 2023 - Automated Track Inspection - S.2071: Reliable Rail Service Act - H.R.5871 -Rail Worker and Community Safety Act - S.4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act - H.R.8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - Railroad Retirement Board Issues - Cross-Border freight rail service issues

Client expense: $319,155 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor regulatory and legislative action related to railroads including S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 and H.R. 8996. Issues related to railroad emissions regulations. S.4367 - Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 implantation and funding. Surface Transportation Authorization. Issues related to rail cargo theft. Issues related to port infrastructure funding and grant funding in the Surface Transportation Authorization (IIJA HR 3684) bill. Issues regarding Waters of the U.S. Project streamlining the Surface Transportation Authorization (IIJA HR 3684) bill and other issues related to environmental permitting. Legislation regarding Clean Air and Water legislation for projects at the port. Surface Transportation Authorization (2026) and H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act as well various Presidential Executive Orders.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,000

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

- H.R.1674/ S.476; Railway Safety Act of 2023 - Automated Track Inspection - S.2071: Reliable Rail Service Act - H.R.2785/ S.1274: Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF) - H.R.5871 -Rail Worker and Community Safety Act - S.4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act - H.R.8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - Railroad Retirement Board Issues

Client expense: $315,786 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor regulatory and legislative action related to railroads including S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 and H.R. 8996. Issues related to railroad emissions regulations. S.4367 - Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 implantation and funding. Surface Transportation Authorization. Issues related to rail cargo theft. Issues related to port infrastructure funding and grant funding in the Surface Transportation Authorization (IIJA HR 3684) bill. Issues regarding Waters of the U.S. Project streamlining the Surface Transportation Authorization (IIJA HR 3684) bill and other issues related to environmental permitting. Legislation regarding Clean Air and Water legislation for projects at the port. Surface Transportation Authorization (2025).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,000

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

INVEST Act, with specific regard to amendment on Amtrak forced arbitration. General lobbying on Amtrak forced arbitration. S. 1044: A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to commuter rail transportation liability cap. HR 8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.

Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2785/S. 1274: REEF Act To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. S. 576/H.R. 8996: Railway Safety Act of 2023: A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R. 2046: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Railroad Retirement Board, Dual Benefits Payments Account for fiscal year 2024.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Client expense: $60,495 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996 - TCU communicated with Congress requesting support of the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights. TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections AMTRAK - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak on ongoing operating issues and funding matters

Client expense: $60,495 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2785/S. 1274: REEF Act To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. S. 576/H.R. 8996: Railway Safety Act of 2023: A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R. 2046: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Railroad Retirement Board, Dual Benefits Payments Account for fiscal year 2024.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization National Freight Rail Labor Negotiations H.R.1674/S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act H.R.2785/S.1274, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act H.R. 5871-the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act HR 3893 Freights First Act H.R.7600 - American High-Speed Rail Act Surface Transportation Board nominations Railroad Retirement Board nominations H.J. Res 130-Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements" H.R.8996 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.4492 - A bill to improve the transparency of Amtrak operations, and for other purposes S.4954 - Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act H.R.8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 S.5569 - All Aboard Act

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Lobbied in support of S 576/HR 1674, the Rail Safety Act, which would improve safety standards for railroads. Lobbied in support of HR 2785, REEF Act, to shield Railroad Retirement-related unemployment benefits from impacts of sequestration. Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of S 576/HR 1674, the Rail Safety Act, which would improve safety standards for railroads. Lobbied in support of HR 2785, REEF Act, to shield Railroad Retirement-related unemployment benefits from impacts of sequestration. Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of protecting 13c protections for transit workers on public transit. Lobbied in support of HR 7012, the Transit Emergency Relief Act, which would expedite FTA funding for emergencies and disasters. Lobbied in support of addressing staffing issues at Space Force launch sites through the NDAA. Briefed Members on the importance of establish long term/stable funding for public transportation ahead of Senate Banking hearing. Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Lobbied in opposition to HR 3356, which could lead to harm for workers based on driving incidents listed in federal databases.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of protecting 13c protections for transit workers on public transit. Lobbied in support of HR 7012, the Transit Emergency Relief Act, which would expedite FTA funding for emergencies and disasters. Briefed Members on the importance of establish long term/stable funding for public transportation ahead of Senate Banking hearing. Lobbied in support of HR 8996, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Lobbied in opposition to HR 3356, which could lead to harm for workers based on driving incidents listed in federal databases.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of HR 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which seeks to expand labor and safety protections to warehouse workers. Educated Members on how the Railway Labor Act governs package delivery workers. Lobbied in support of S 576/HR 8996, the Rail Safety Act, which would improve safety standards for railroads. Lobbied in support of efforts by Senators to question the misclassification of regional truck operators as independent contractors. Lobbied in support of the introduction of legislation to reform corporate bankruptcy to increase the priority of affected workers in corporate bankruptcy filings. Lobbied in support of HR 2785, REEF Act, to shield Railroad Retirement-related unemployment benefits from impacts of sequestration.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of HR 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which seeks to expand labor and safety protections to warehouse workers. Educated Members on how the Railway Labor Act governs package delivery workers. Lobbied in support of S 576/HR 8996, the Rail Safety Act, which would improve safety standards for railroads. Lobbied in support of efforts by Senators to question the misclassification of regional truck operators as independent contractors. Lobbied in support of the introduction of legislation to reform corporate bankruptcy to increase the priority of affected workers in corporate bankruptcy filings.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R.1674/ S.476; Railway Safety Act of 2023 - Automated Track Inspection - S.2071: Reliable Rail Service Act - H.R.2785/ S.1274: Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act (REEF) - H.R.5871 -Rail Worker and Community Safety Act - S.4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act - H.R.8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

Client expense: $254,347 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. Support 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. 2. Supports general efforts to pass bipartisan, targeted rail safety legislation to reduce the risk of future derailments while also ensuring a reliable, economically sustainable railroad freight transportation system. 3. Supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rejecting a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for authorization of regulations that would target key aspects of the operation of freight locomotives in California. 4. H.R. 8996: The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 which would enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials. Concerned about the potential impacts it will have on the agricultural industry; if enacted, the legislation might cause supply chain disruptions without doing much to improve rail safety. 5. Concerned about the rail service capacity issues in Mexico that are hindering U.S. agricultural trade with this critical partner. An increased demand for rail service coupled with insufficient investment in rail infrastructure has led to embargoes, congestion, and slowed servicing of U.S. agricultural products.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

P.L. 117-58, Inflation Reduction Act; P.L. 117-169, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; H.J. Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; H.J. Res 123, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; H.J. Res. 161, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry"; H.R. 1, Lower Energy Cost Act including provisions on chemical reviews; H.R. 815, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023; H.R. 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents In Locomotives (RAIL) Act; H.R. 1674, 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023; H.R. 2402, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023; H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 (including chemical management provisions Subtitle C, Sections 331-336; H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; H.R. 3716, SPUR Act; H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 3938, Build It In America Act; H.R. 3953, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; H.R. 4040, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 4194, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 4310, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; H.R. 4561, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; H.R. 4821, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2024; including 518; H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act; H.R. 5009, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 5134, Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act; H.R. 5260, PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act; H.R. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 6053, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; H.R. 6159, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024; H.R. 6454 Chemical Tax Repeal Act; H.R. 6532, Renewable Chemicals Act; H.R. 6654, Farewell to Foam Act of 2023; H.R. 6805, PFAS Action Act of 2023; H.R. 7194, PFAS Accountability Act; H.R 7284, No IRIS Act; H.R. 7775, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024; H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024; H.R. 8034, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; H.R. 8092, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024; H.R. 8204, Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act (RENEA) of 2024; H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024; H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 8998, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 9676, Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024; H. Rept. 118-581, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2025; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S.J. Res. 100, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry."; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; S. 747, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act; S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 1069, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023; S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 1195, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023; S. 1449, RESTART Act; S. 1456, SPUR Act; S. 1863, PROVE IT Act; S. 1882, Debt Ceiling Reform Act; S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 2178, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024, including Title III, Section 321; S. 2233, Youth Poisoning Protection Act; S. 2283, PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023; S. 2337, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; S. 2499, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023; S. 2605, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; S. 2728, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act; S. 2844, REDUCE Act of 2023; S. 3127, Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2023; S. 3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act; S. 3512, The Truth in Labeling Act of 2024; S. 3719, Sound Science for Farmers Act; S. 3724, No IRIS Act; S. 3725, PFAS Accountability Act; S. 4194, Protecting Communities form Plastics Act of 2024; S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4802, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; S. 4884, Fighting Fibers Act of 2024; S. 4921, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025; FY2024 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, use of advanced materials in infrastructure; Senate amendment to the NDAA to modify section 48D regarding those eligible for the tax credit; FY2025 National Defense Authorization, including use of advanced materials in infrastructure; FY2025 Agriculture Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; FY2025 Department of Energy Appropriations; FY2025 THUD and Energy and Water Appropriations; Unintroduced FY2024 DOE Appropriations; Unintroduced Legislation - 5 Actions for Sustainable Change; Unintroduced Legislation on Agriculture Policies (Farm Bill) on Chemicals Management Issues; Unintroduced Save Our Seas 3.0; Unintroduced Legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced PFAS legislation; Unintroduced Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; Unintroduced Protecting Communities From Plastics Act; Unintroduced Legislation dealing with plastic pellet management and microplastics; Unintroduced Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act; Unintroduced Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act; Unintroduced House Science Committee Plastic Waste and Recycling Research Legislation; Unintroduced Plastics Health Research Act; 86 Fed. Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification; 87 Fed. Reg. 53556, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention; 88 Fed. Reg. 27502, Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution; 88 Fed. Reg. 39804, SNUR on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e); Automotive Plastics; Basel Convention and Plastic Waste; Biobased Products Procurement and Labeling; Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards; Chemicals Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Oversight of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency on Chemicals Regulation; Ethylene Oxide; Extended Producer Responsibility; Formaldehyde; Food Contact Regulation for recycled materials; Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding instrument for plastic pollution; FTC Green Guides 87 Fed. Reg. 77766; Implementation of the Superfund Tax on Chemicals; IRIS appropriations; Microplastics; National Plastics Strategy; Permitting reform; PFAS; PRIA Implementation; Recycling; Proposed SNUR for Fuels Made Using Plastic Waste Based Feedstocks; TSCA Implementation including new chemicals, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, methylene chloride; United Nations Plastics Agreement and Cumulative Impact Assessments Negotiations

Client expense: $6,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

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

H.R.8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - bill in its entirety; H.R.2785, REEF Act - bill in its entirety; H.Res.1560, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; S.1274REEF Act - bill in its entirety; All Aboard Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to Rails to Trails; Issues related to health policies for crews; Issues related to the Railroad Cost Adjustment Factor; Issues related to the Amtrak Board of Directors.

Client expense: $1,164,715 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and grade crossing separations Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R. 8996, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing levels Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372. Issues related to locomotive emissions and fueling sources

Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

Support Railway Safety Act S. 576, H.R. 1674 Support Railroad Safety Enhancement Act H.R. 8996 Green Locomotive Legislation (No Bill Number) Support REEF Act H.R. 2785, S. 1274 Support Contract Talks with Keiois and IAM at MBTA Commuter Rail System (No Bill Number) Support High-Speed Rail Procurement Brightline West (No Bill Number) Support CA High-Speed Rail Procurment (No Bill Number)

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Monitor regulatory and legislative action related to railroads and public transit, including S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 and H.R. 8996. Issues related to railroad emissions regulations.

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

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

Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to modal equity, transportation funding and user fees that subsidize trucks by funding HTF through General Revenue Fund transfers; Issues related to safety technology- including air brake testing, automated track inspection, trip optimizer, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain concerns; Issues related to rail crossings, rail title, Section 130 funding. Issues related to automation; Issues related to Amtrak, passenger rail and high speed rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to rail economic regulation; Railroad Right of Way issues; Issues before the STB; Amtrak, Forced Switching, Rail Service, Additional Service Reports, MNBR purchases; HR 1347 - D-BLOC Act; S. 576/ HR 1674 - Railway Safety Act; S. 844 / HR 2999- Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; HR 1633 - RAIL Act; HR 1238 - DERAIL Act; HR 471 - SHIP IT Act; Issues related to STB jurisdiction over rail storage fees; HR 3372 - 10-year pilot to allow 91k lb. trucks on federal highways; S 2071 - Changes Freight Rail Common Carrier Obligations; S 1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act; S. 2437/ HR 4820 - THUD Appropriations 2024 HR 5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act; HR 4085 - Rail Inspector Safety Act; HR 3893 - Freights First Act; HR 2807 - Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act; HR 3869 - Trucker Bathroom Access Act; HR 4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act - THUD; HR 7496 MOVE Act to waive truck weight limits; Issues related to 200th Anniversary of B&O Railroad; HR 8834 - Establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force; H.Res. 1519/S.Res. 864 See Tracks? Think Train Week; S 4954 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act; HR 9074 Safe Freight Act; HR 8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act; S 4638 National Defense Authorization Act - lobbied in support of inclusion of REEF Act in managers amendment; HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations FY25;

Client expense: $19,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office

INVEST Act, with specific regard to amendment on Amtrak forced arbitration. General lobbying on Amtrak forced arbitration. S. 1044: A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to commuter rail transportation liability cap. HR 8996 Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024.

Client expense: $1,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax credits; Freight RAILCAR tax credit; HR 1633, Legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials; HR 1674, Legislation to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials; S.576, Railway Safety Act; HR 8996; Rail Safety Enhancement Act; Telematics

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE

Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations. Issues related to international railway crossings and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to security and rail freight transportation at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders. S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 1044, Railway Accountability Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 1633, Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 1347, D-BLOC Act, To amend title 49, United States Code, to limitrailroad carriers from blocking railway-highway crossings, and for other purposes, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 844, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.1238, Decreasing EmergencyRailroadAccident Instances Locally Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Issues related to right of way/drones S. 2071, Reliable Rail Service Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 5871, Rail Worker and Community Safety Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7600, American High-Speed Rail Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7348, Connect the Grid Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 3855, Connect the Grid Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad S.4954, Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.9074, Safe Freight Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, Issues related to drones S.5008, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.9522, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5009, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, Issues related to drones

Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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 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 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 S. 5569 - All Abroad Act of 2024 H.R. 1560 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Railroad Retirement) US Mexico Border 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)

Client expense: $405,663 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rail Operations; Reciprocal Switching. Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576, H.R. 1674, & H.R. 8996); Transportation of Commodities; Tank Cars; Impact on Shippers; Fees; Reporting Requirements. FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939 & H.R. 3935); Aviation fuels. Seaports and commercial cargo operations. Supply chain issues, constraints, and opportunities.

Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Post-enactment issues from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), including railroad regulation and safety provisions. Outreach related to railroad regulations (H.R. 8996). Outreach related to railroad capital investments and district projects (no bill number).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Car hire rate reform; S.576: Railway Safety Act of 2023, HR.8996: Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; Implementation of H.R.3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58); CARB In-Use Locomotive Emissions Rule; in-use Locomotive Emissions Rule

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1238 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act S.576/HR 1674 - Rail Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act - A bill to improve rail safety practices and for other purposes S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act HR 1633 - RAIL Act S.1274/HR 2785 - REEF Act HR 5871 - Rail Worker and Community Safety Act HJ Res 130 - Providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements" HR 8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 H Res 1519 - Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23-29, 2024, as "See Tracks? Think Train! Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. H.Res 1560 - Providing for Consideration of the Bill (HR 8996) Issues related to Rail Safety Issues related to the Farm bill Issues related to the Surface Transportation Board Issues related to Automated Track Inspections Issues related to Passenger Rail Operations on Freight-Owned Corridors Issues related to third party access to rail rights of way Issues related to Grade Crossing Safety Issues related to Forced Switching Issues related to Close Call Reporting

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act S576 - Railway Safety Act HR1674 - Railway Safety Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry (no bill number); Opposed restrictive rail labor provisions (no bill number); and education about freight rail safety (S.576 and H.R.8996), and support for issues related to locomotive environmental standards (no bill number).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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

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

Car hire reform, Railway Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576), Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 (H.R. 8996), Implementation of PL 117- 58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CRISI Grants, California Air Resourcces Board; In-use Locomotive Emissions Rule

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024; S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023; PHMSA reauthorization legislation - HR 6494 PIPES Act and H.R. 7655 Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act; FY25 Transportation HUD Appropriations, Dig Once issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Client expense: $74,508 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

H.R. 2785/S. 1274: REEF Act To permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. S. 576/H.R. 8996: Railway Safety Act of 2023: A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R. 2046: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Railroad Retirement Board, Dual Benefits Payments Account for fiscal year 2024.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization National Freight Rail Labor Negotiations H.R.1674/S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 S.1044 - Railway Accountability Act H.R.2785/S.1274, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act H.R. 5871-the Rail Worker and Community Safety Act HR 3893 Freights First Act H.R.7600 - American High-Speed Rail Act Surface Transportation Board nominations Railroad Retirement Board nominations H.J. Res 130-Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements" H.R.8996 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.4492 - A bill to improve the transparency of Amtrak operations, and for other purposes S.4954 - Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act H.R.8996 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office