Railway Safety Act of 2026
Legislative Progress
Introduced
March 2, 2026
Latest Action
March 3, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher R. DeluzioDemocratic(PA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
4
score
0 actions · 2 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
75pct
1d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
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2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R.1659 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.2920 - VARIANCE Act; H.R.2515 - American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025; H.R.2853 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025; H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; H.R.7011 - Under Pressure Act; H.R.7662 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; H.R.8417 - Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; S.1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act; S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025; S.3903 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; Freight rail competition and consolidation advocacy.
Client expense: $3,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 928, Railway Safety Act H.R. 7748/S. 3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026 Issues related to regulations of rail crew size
Client expense: $204,309 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.1659 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.2515 - American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025; H.R.2853 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025; H.R.2920 - VARIANCE Act; H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; H.R.7662 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; H.R.7793 - The Dalilah Law; H.R.8417 - Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; S.1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act; S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025; S. 2651 ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 S.3903 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; Freight rail competition and consolidation advocacy.
Client expense: $3,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.5408 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 7748: Railway Safety Act of 2026
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Surface Transportation Boards regulations on reciprocal switching and rail merger related activities. H.R. 6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. H.R. 7748, Railway Safety Act of 2026. H.R. 8870, Build America 250 Act. H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act of 2026. S. 3819, Paving the Way for American Industry Act.
Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| PA |
| Maggie Goodlander | Democratic | NH |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Maxwell Frost | Democratic | FL |
| Michael A. Rulli | Republican | OH |
| Michael Lawler | Republican | NY |
| Nick LaLota | Republican | NY |
| Sarah Elfreth | Democratic | MD |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | Republican | NJ |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Timothy M. Kennedy | Democratic | NY |
| Troy E. Nehls | Republican | TX |
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to Federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the Commercial Clean Vehicle energy tax credit, other energy tax credits related to public transportation, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation and operation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues including funding and policy issues related to the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program (formerly known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program), transit security grants, Amtrak, and other transit and intercity passenger rail programs. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the DOT BUILD grant selections. Legislation regarding public transportation as it relates to housing policy. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to natural disasters and other emergencies, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation regarding transit agency preparations for major events such as the Olympics and World Cup. Specific bills include S.71/H.R.248, Baby Changing on Board Act; S.191/H.R.623, LICENSE Act of 2025; S.536/H.R.1253, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; S.784/H.R. 1733, Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act; S.924, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025; S.1167, A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve transportation asset management plans, and for other purposes; S.1252/H.R. 2596, Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.213, To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.1235, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.1255, Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.1478, One Seat Ride Act; H.R.1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; S.1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; S. 1284/H.R.2360, Driving Forward Act; S.1481, LOCAL Infrastructure Act; S.1711, STOP China Act; S.1953/ H.R.3712, Complete Streets Act of 2025; S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; S.2299/H.R.4399, Resilient Transit Act of 2025; S.2363/H.R.4576, Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025; H.R.171, Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act; H.R.3459, Empty Lots Housing Act; H.R.3729, Battery and Regenerative Braking Act; H.R.3730, FARE Act; H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. ___, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to convene a task force on establishing benchmarks for transit coordination and regionalization, and for other purposes; S.2465/H.R.4552, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651, ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; S.2814, Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025; S.2882/H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S.2957, A bill to increase the apportionment of formula grants for small transit intensive cities; S.2945/H.R.4900, Safe Transit Accountability Act; H.R.4442, CHARGE Investments Act; H.R.4447, Transit Bus Affordability Act; H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act; H.R.5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act; H.R.5356, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; S.3284/ H.R.6491, Streamline Transit Projects Act; S.3455, Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025; S. 3636/H.R.7062, Build HUBS Act; H.R.5697, Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R.5711, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act; H.R.5897, Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025; H.R.5922, Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act; H.R.6069, RIDER Safety Act; H.R.6348, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; H.R.6435, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act; H.R.6451, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for grants to improve access to public transportation services for veterans, and for other purposes; H.R.6635, Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.3661 H.R.7099, PATH to Education Act; S.3665, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; S.3694/H.R.7301, Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act; S.3701/ H.R.6889, BRIDGE Act; S.3773, Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act; S.3786, Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act; S.3800/ H.R.4503, ePermit Act; S.3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026; S.3917/ H.R.7758/ H.R.7793, The Dalilah Law; S.3972/H.R.7776, Highway Formula Fairness Act; S.3978, Investments in Rural Transit Act; S.3987/ H.R.7784, Secure Tracks Act; S.4000/ H.R.4802, Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026; S.4032/ H.R.3768, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; S.4084/ H.R.8307, Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act; S.4178/ H.R.8068, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center, and for other purposes; H.R.6173, Public Transit Crime Prevention Act; H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7261, Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act; H.R.7263, Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.7298, Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026; H.R.7338, Railroad Safety and Accountability Act; H.R.7358, Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026; H.R.7390, SELF DRIVE Act of 2026; H.R.7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act; H.R.7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7748, To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; H.R.7751, Parks to People Active Transportation Act; H.R.7774, FERRIES Act; H.R.7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026; H.R.7919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday; H.R.7967, Heidis Law; H.R.7988, Safe Passage to the World Cup Act; H.R.8003, To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes; H.R.8128, Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act; S.4317, No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026; S.4354, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; S.4362/H.R.8405, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026; S.4390/H.R.8511, Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act; S.4393, Build America, Buy America Compliance Act; S.4408, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; S.4422/ H.R.8902, Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act of 2026; S.4485/H.R.8753, Gas Tax Suspension Act; H.R.8200, Interstate Ferry Fairness Act; H.R.8247, Commonsense Review Act; H.R.8249, Making Reviews Certain Act; H.R.8252, Gas Tax Reduction Act; S.___/H.R.8315, Modal Parity in Permitting Act; H.R.8348, To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes; H.R.8349, No TAP Act of 2026; H.R.8362, Transit Workforce Development Act; H.R.8399, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R.8410, Safe Tracks Act; H.R.8417, Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8497, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; H.R.8565, ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act; H.R.8572, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; H.R.8653, Accelerating Demonstration Approaches for Protecting Transportation Assets Act; H.R.8692, Shared Autonomous Mobility Act of 2026; H.R.8719, Shared Micromobility Investment Act; H.R.8730, Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026; H.R.8785, Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026; H.R.8795, American Families Gas Tax Relief Act; H.R.8801, DC ROADS Act; H.R.8835, Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act; H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act; H.R.8894, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; H.R.8998, Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems; H.R.8916, Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services Act of 2026; H.R.9036, American High-Speed Rail Act; H.R.9041, America Bikes Act; H.R.9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; H.R.9088, Polar Express Act of 2026; H.R.9181, Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026; H.R.9182, Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026; H.R.9267, Transit Oriented Development Act of 2026; H.R.9297, Pedestrian Protection Act; H.R.9317, BUSES Act; H.R.9370, Protect Local Funding Act; H.R.9409, Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act of 2026; H.R.9454, Next Generation Shipping Act; S.5086, All Stations Accessibility Program Reauthorization Act; S.5203, Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act; S.5264,Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.5492, Safe Transit Act; S.5653, A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes; H.R.6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027; H.R.9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act; H.R.9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027; H.Con.Res.113, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; H.R.10019, Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act; H.R.10216, Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act; H.R.10589, Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act; H.R.10598, Improving Rural Transportation Act; H.R. 10607, American Fuel Affordability Act.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
Support Railway Safety Act H.R. 7748, S. 3903 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8870) Support All Abord Act H.R. 4790 Support IAM/TCU workers at LIRR Contract Negotiations (No Bill Number) Support Increased Funding for RRB for FY 2027 (No Bill Number) Support Railroad Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 8405, S. 4362 Support Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act S. 3728
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. Issues relating to automatic vehicle crash notifications. Issues relating Federal Rail Administration's "vent and burn" guidance. The BUILD America Act (H.R. 8870)/the Railway Safety Act (H.R. 7748/S. 3903)/Railroad Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 7662), provisions relating to railway safety and hazardous materials transportation and the transmission of rail consist information to intelligence fusion centers. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to the NHTSA Office of EMS.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
S.3878/HR 7662 - Rail Safety Enhancement Act of 2026 S.3903/HR 7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026 HR 928 - Railway Safety Act of 2025 S.3268/HR 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act S.3987/HR 7784 - Secure Tracks Act S.5294/HR 8417 - Keeping China Off the Rails Act S.1779/HR 3194 LOCOMOTIVES Act 2026 Rail Safety Resolution Issues related to Rail Safety 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 Close Call Reporting Issues related to cross-border rail interchanges Issues related to Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Issues related to railroad retirement Issues related to FRA regulatory modernization Issues related to Signal Inspections
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues 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. Issues related to Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Issues related to Executive Branch Nominees Issues pertaining to railroad competition and consolidation Issues related to steel rail S. 323, PLAN for Broadband Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.971,RAILAct, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.1200, FreightRAILCAR Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.853, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.2569, Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 4092, Protect RAIL Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5135, Train Crew Choice Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5286, Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4790, All Aboard Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad S.2520, All Aboard Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4756, Freights First Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4095, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad S.3268, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.6046, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.6064, Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5783, State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8012, HOWIE Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 3987, Secure Tracks Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 928, Railway Safety Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7358, SaferRailCrossing Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7011, Under Pressure Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8468, Protecting American Railroad Workers Jobs Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8410, Safe Tracks Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7748, Railway Safety Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 4965, Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad
Client expense: $930,000 · 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), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to Union Pacific proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to cargo theft; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain network; Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding; Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights; HR 971: RAIL Act; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025; HR 8870: BUILD America 250 Act-5-year Transportation Reauthorization Bill- underlying bill and amendments HR 9170: Transportation Appropriations bill FY27 HR 9409: Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act HR 7338: RAIL Act HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act S. 4945 Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act Issues related to regulatory reform; HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act; S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act; HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act; HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill; HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act; HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act; HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
Client expense: $297,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Hours of Service rules; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives FY 2027 Appropriations, Transportation, HUD; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives Surface Transportation Board; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 8870 Build America 250 Act, reauthorization of Highway and Surface Transportation Programs; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 3903, H.R. 7748 Rail Safety Act of 2026; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives
Client expense: $286,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 8410 the Safe Tracks Act regarding train dispatching software, H.R.7748 the Railway Safety Act regarding general railroad safety issues, H.R.8870 the BUILD America 250 Act on surface reauthorization, advance appropriations funding, Amtrak funding and reorganization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
Support Railway Safety Act H.R. 7748, S. 3903 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8870) Support All Abord Act H.R. 4790 Support IAM/TCU workers at LIRR Contract Negotiations (No Bill Number) Support Increased Funding for RRB for FY 2027 (No Bill Number) Support Railroad Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 8405, S. 4362 Support Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act S. 3728
Client expense: $715,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R.1659 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.2920 - VARIANCE Act; H.R.2515 - American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025; H.R.2853 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025; H.R.3151 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; H.R.7011 - Under Pressure Act; H.R.7662 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; H.R.8417 - Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; S.1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act; S.1541 - SHIPS for America Act of 2025; S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025; S.3903 - Railway Safety Act of 2026; Freight rail competition and consolidation advocacy.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.5408 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 7748: Railway Safety Act of 2026
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Surface Transportation Boards regulations on reciprocal switching and rail merger related activities. H.R. 6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. H.R. 7748, Railway Safety Act of 2026. H.R. 8870, Build America 250 Act. H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act of 2026. S. 3819, Paving the Way for American Industry Act.
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 928, Railway Safety Act H.R. 7748/S. 3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026 Issues related to regulations of rail crew size
Client expense: $196,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to Union Pacific proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to cargo theft; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain network; Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding; Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights; HR 853: Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; HR 854: DERAIL Act; HR 971: RAIL Act; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025; Monitor HR 2569: Train Noise and Vibration Reduction Act; HR 2166: Safe Route Acts of 2025 - heavy trucks; HR 8870: BUILD America 250 Act-5-year Transportation Reauthorization Bill- underlying bill and amendments HR 7748: Railway Safety Act HR 8012: HOWIE Act Monitor HR 8748: Surface Transportation Research and Development Act Monitor HR 9036: American High-Speed Rail Act HR 9170: Transportation Appropriations bill FY27 HR 9181: Rail Motive Power Source Integration HR 9182: Southwestern Rail Technologies Mapping Act HR 9213: American Electric Rail Mapping Act HR 9409: Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act Monitor HR1487: The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act - heavy trucks; Monitor HR 2424: Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act - trucks subsidy; Monitor HR 2514: Trucker Bathroom Access Act; Monitor HR 3232: FSP authorization Monitor HR 3730: FARE Act Monitor HR 4924: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act Monitor HR 5677: RIDE FAST Act Monitor HR 7011: FRA report on tank car pressure relief valves HR 7338: RAIL Act Monitor HR 7358: Guidance on State projects to reduce trespassing fatalities HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act Monitor S. 2899: Rail Service Continuity and Stability Act Monitor S. 2916: Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act Monitor S. 3728: Secretary remove non-federal funding requirement under CID program S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act Issues related to regulatory reform; HR 4095: Railroad Yardmasters Protection Act; HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act; S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act; HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act; HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill; HR 4790/S 2520: All Aboard Act - electrification of US railroads; HR 6531: Bridges not Bumpers Act; HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act; HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act; HR 4170: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act; HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
S.3878/HR 7662 - Rail Safety Enhancement Act of 2026 S.3903/HR 7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026 HR 928 - Railway Safety Act of 2025 S.3268/HR 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act S.3987/HR 7784 - Secure Tracks Act Issues related to Rail Safety 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 Close Call Reporting Issues related to cross-border rail interchanges Issues related to Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Issues related to railroad retirement Issues related to FRA regulatory modernization
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues 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. Issues related to Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Issues related to Executive Branch Nominees Issues pertaining to railroad competition and consolidation Issues related to steel rail S. 323, PLAN for Broadband Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.971,RAILAct, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.1200, FreightRAILCAR Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.853, Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.2569, Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 4092, Protect RAIL Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5135, Train Crew Choice Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5286, Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4790, All Aboard Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad S.2520, All Aboard Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4756, Freights First Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.4095, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad S.3268, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.6046, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.6064, Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R.5783, State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8012, HOWIE Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 3987, Secure Tracks Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 928, Railway Safety Act of 2025, All matters pertaining to the railroad S. 3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7358, SaferRailCrossing Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7011, Under Pressure Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7405, Railand Highway Transmission Planning Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8468, Protecting American Railroad Workers Jobs Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 8410, Safe Tracks Act, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 7748, Railway Safety Act of 2026, All matters pertaining to the railroad
Client expense: $960,000 · 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), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to Federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the Commercial Clean Vehicle energy tax credit, other energy tax credits related to public transportation, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation and operation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues including funding and policy issues related to the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program (formerly known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program), transit security grants, Amtrak, and other transit and intercity passenger rail programs. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the DOT BUILD grant selections. Legislation regarding public transportation as it relates to housing policy. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to natural disasters and other emergencies, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation regarding transit agency preparations for major events such as the Olympics and World Cup. Specific bills include S.71/H.R.248, Baby Changing on Board Act; S.191/H.R.623, LICENSE Act of 2025; S.536/H.R.1253, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; S.784/H.R. 1733, Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act; S.924, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025; S.1167, A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve transportation asset management plans, and for other purposes; S.1252/H.R. 2596, Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.213, To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.1235, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.1255, Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.1478, One Seat Ride Act; H.R.1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; S.1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; S. 1284/H.R.2360, Driving Forward Act; S.1481, LOCAL Infrastructure Act; S.1711, STOP China Act; S.1953/ H.R.3712, Complete Streets Act of 2025; S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; S.2299/H.R.4399, Resilient Transit Act of 2025; S.2363/H.R.4576, Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025; H.R.171, Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act; H.R.3459, Empty Lots Housing Act; H.R.3729, Battery and Regenerative Braking Act; H.R.3730, FARE Act; H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. ___, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to convene a task force on establishing benchmarks for transit coordination and regionalization, and for other purposes; S.2465/H.R.4552, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651, ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; S.2814, Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025; S.2882/H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S.2957, A bill to increase the apportionment of formula grants for small transit intensive cities; S.2945/H.R.4900, Safe Transit Accountability Act; H.R.4442, CHARGE Investments Act; H.R.4447, Transit Bus Affordability Act; H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act; H.R.5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act; H.R.5356, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; S.3284/ H.R.6491, Streamline Transit Projects Act; S.3455, Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025; S. 3636/H.R.7062, Build HUBS Act; H.R.5697, Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R.5711, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act; H.R.5897, Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025; H.R.5922, Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act; H.R.6069, RIDER Safety Act; H.R.6348, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; H.R.6435, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act; H.R.6451, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for grants to improve access to public transportation services for veterans, and for other purposes; H.R.6635, Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.3661 H.R.7099, PATH to Education Act; S.3665, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; S.3694/H.R.7301, Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act; S.3701/ H.R.6889, BRIDGE Act; S.3773, Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act; S.3786, Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act; S.3800/ H.R.4503, ePermit Act; S.3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026; S.3917/ H.R.7758/ H.R.7793, The Dalilah Law; S.3972/H.R.7776, Highway Formula Fairness Act; S.3978, Investments in Rural Transit Act; S.3987/ H.R.7784, Secure Tracks Act; S.4000/ H.R.4802, Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026; S.4032/ H.R.3768, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; S.4084/ H.R.8307, Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act; S.4178/ H.R.8068, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center, and for other purposes; H.R.6173, Public Transit Crime Prevention Act; H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7261, Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act; H.R.7263, Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.7298, Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026; H.R.7338, Railroad Safety and Accountability Act; H.R.7358, Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026; H.R.7390, SELF DRIVE Act of 2026; H.R.7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act; H.R.7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7748, To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; H.R.7751, Parks to People Active Transportation Act; H.R.7774, FERRIES Act; H.R.7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026; H.R.7919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday; H.R.7967, Heidis Law; H.R.7988, Safe Passage to the World Cup Act; H.R.8003, To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes; H.R.8128, Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act; S.4317, No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026; S.4354, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; S.4362/H.R.8405, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026; S.4390/H.R.8511, Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act; S.4393, Build America, Buy America Compliance Act; S.4408, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; S.4422/ H.R.8902, Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act of 2026; S.4485/H.R.8753, Gas Tax Suspension Act; H.R.8200, Interstate Ferry Fairness Act; H.R.8247, Commonsense Review Act; H.R.8249, Making Reviews Certain Act; H.R.8252, Gas Tax Reduction Act; S.___/H.R.8315, Modal Parity in Permitting Act; H.R.8348, To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes; H.R.8349, No TAP Act of 2026; H.R.8362, Transit Workforce Development Act; H.R.8399, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R.8410, Safe Tracks Act; H.R.8417, Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8497, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; H.R.8565, ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act; H.R.8572, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; H.R.8653, Accelerating Demonstration Approaches for Protecting Transportation Assets Act; H.R.8692, Shared Autonomous Mobility Act of 2026; H.R.8719, Shared Micromobility Investment Act; H.R.8730, Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026; H.R.8785, Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026; H.R.8795, American Families Gas Tax Relief Act; H.R.8801, DC ROADS Act; H.R.8835, Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act; H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act; H.R.8894, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; H.R.8998, Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems; H.R.8916, Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services Act of 2026; H.R.9036, American High-Speed Rail Act; H.R.9041, America Bikes Act; H.R.9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; H.R.9088, Polar Express Act of 2026; H.R.9181, Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026; H.R.9182, Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026; H.R.9267, Transit Oriented Development Act of 2026; H.R.9297, Pedestrian Protection Act; H.R.9317, BUSES Act; H.R.9370, Protect Local Funding Act; H.R.9409, Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act of 2026; H.R.9454, Next Generation Shipping Act.
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 3903/H.R. 7748 - Railway Safety Act Correspondence with the President of the United States, United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in opposition to the Railway Safety Act (RSA); research relating thereto.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Hours of Service rules; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives FY 2027 Appropriations, Transportation, HUD; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives Surface Transportation Board; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives H.R. 8870 Build America 250 Act, reauthorization of Highway and Surface Transportation Programs; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives S. 3903, H.R. 7748 Rail Safety Act of 2026; issues relating to and affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 7748/S 3903Railway Safety Act Highway Trust Fund issues
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to Federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the Commercial Clean Vehicle energy tax credit, other energy tax credits related to public transportation, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation and operation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues including funding and policy issues related to the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program (formerly known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program), transit security grants, Amtrak, and other transit and intercity passenger rail programs. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the DOT BUILD grant selections. Legislation regarding public transportation as it relates to housing policy. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to natural disasters and other emergencies, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation regarding transit agency preparations for major events such as the Olympics and World Cup. Specific bills include S.71/H.R.248, Baby Changing on Board Act; S.191/H.R.623, LICENSE Act of 2025; S.536/H.R.1253, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; S.784/H.R. 1733, Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act; S.924, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025; S.1167, A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve transportation asset management plans, and for other purposes; S.1252/H.R. 2596, Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.213, To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.1235, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.1255, Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.1478, One Seat Ride Act; H.R.1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; S.1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; S. 1284/H.R.2360, Driving Forward Act; S.1481, LOCAL Infrastructure Act; S.1711, STOP China Act; S.1953/ H.R.3712, Complete Streets Act of 2025; S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; S.2299/H.R.4399, Resilient Transit Act of 2025; S.2363/H.R.4576, Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025; H.R.171, Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act; H.R.3459, Empty Lots Housing Act; H.R.3729, Battery and Regenerative Braking Act; H.R.3730, FARE Act; H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. ___, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to convene a task force on establishing benchmarks for transit coordination and regionalization, and for other purposes; S.2465/H.R.4552, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651, ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; S.2814, Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025; S.2882/H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S.2957, A bill to increase the apportionment of formula grants for small transit intensive cities; S.2945/H.R.4900, Safe Transit Accountability Act; H.R.4442, CHARGE Investments Act; H.R.4447, Transit Bus Affordability Act; H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act; H.R.5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act; H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; S.3284/ H.R.6491, Streamline Transit Projects Act; S.3455, Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025; S. 3636/H.R.7062, Build HUBS Act; H.R.5697, Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R.5711, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act; H.R.5897, Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025; H.R.5922, Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act; H.R.6069, RIDER Safety Act; H.R.6348, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; H.R.6435, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act; H.R.6451, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for grants to improve access to public transportation services for veterans, and for other purposes; H.R.6635, Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.3661 H.R.7099, PATH to Education Act; S.3665, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; S.3694/H.R.7301, Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act; S.3701/ H.R.6889, BRIDGE Act; S.3773, Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act; S.3786, Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act; S.3800/ H.R.4503, ePermit Act; S.3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026; S.3917/ H.R.7758/ H.R.7793, The Dalilah Law; S.3972/H.R.7776, Highway Formula Fairness Act; S.3978, Investments in Rural Transit Act; S.3987/ H.R.7784, Secure Tracks Act; S.4000/ H.R.4802, Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026; S.4032/ H.R.3768, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; S.4178/ H.R.8068, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center, and for other purposes; H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7261, Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act; H.R.7263, Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.7298, Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026; H.R.7338, Railroad Safety and Accountability Act; H.R.7358, Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026; H.R.7390, SELF DRIVE Act of 2026; H.R.7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act; H.R.7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7748, To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; H.R.7751, Parks to People Active Transportation Act; H.R.7774, FERRIES Act; H.R.7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026; H.R.7919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday; H.R.7967, Heidis Law; H.R.7988, Safe Passage to the World Cup Act; H.R.8003, To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes; H.R.8128, Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act; H.R. ___, Modal Parity in Permitting Act.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 3903/H.R. 7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026 - Correspondence with United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in opposition to the inclusion of Railway Safety Act (RSA)-style mandates, or similar prescriptive rail regulations, in any surface transportation reauthorization legislation; research relating thereto.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Railroads
S.3878/HR 7662 - Rail Safety Enhancement Act of 2026 S.3903/HR 7748 - Railway Safety Act of 2026 HR 928 - Railway Safety Act of 2025 S.3268/HR 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act Issues related to Rail Safety 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 Close Call Reporting Issues related to cross-border rail interchanges Issues related to Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Issues related to railroad retirement Issues related to FRA regulatory modernization
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to upcoming transportation reauthorization bill; Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to cargo theft; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain network; Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding; Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights; HR 853: Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; HR 854: DERAIL Act; HR 971: RAIL Act; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025; Monitor HR 2569: Train Noise and Vibration Reduction Act; HR 2166: Safe Route Acts of 2025 - heavy trucks; Monitor HR1487: The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act - heavy trucks; Monitor HR 2424: Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act - trucks subsidy; Monitor HR 2514: Trucker Bathroom Access Act; Monitor HR 3232: FSP authorization Monitor HR 3730: FARE Act Monitor HR 4924: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act Monitor HR 5677: RIDE FAST Act Monitor HR 7011: FRA report on tank car pressure relief valves HR 7338: RAIL Act Monitor HR 7358: Guidance on State projects to reduce trespassing fatalities HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act Monitor S. 2899: Rail Service Continuity and Stability Act Monitor S. 2916: Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act Monitor S. 3728: Secretary remove non-federal funding requirement under CID program S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act Issues related to regulatory reform; HR 4095: Railroad Yardmasters Protection Act; HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act; S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act; HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act; HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill; HR 4790/S 2520: All Aboard Act - electrification of US railroads; HR 6531: Bridges not Bumpers Act; HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act; HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act; HR 4170: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act; HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office