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Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005
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2006 · year_end · Railroads
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S. 629: A bill to amend chapter 97 of title 18, United States Code, relating to protecting against attacks on railroads and other mass transportation systems. H.R. 52: To amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect rail and mass transportation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4106: To provide for the security and safety of rail transportation systems in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 3264: To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track. S. 763: A bill to direct the Federal Railroad Administration to make welded rail and tank car improvements. H.R. 1631: To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes. S. 1516: A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S. 1380: A bill to eliminate unsafe railway-road grade crossings, to enhance railroad safety through new safety technology, safety inspections, accident investigations, and for other purposes. S. 1379: A bill to provide increased rail transportation security. H.R. 1630: To authorize appropriations for the benefit of Amtrak for fiscal years 2006 through 2008, and for other purposes. H.R. 2843: To prohibit the use of remote control locomotives to carry hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S. 852: A bill to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes. S. 3274: A bill to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3270: To improve the security of public transportation and rail systems in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 106: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. H.R. 168: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways. H.R. 1631: To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes. S. 3612: A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. H.R. 3318: To amend the Clayton Act to restore the application of the anitrust laws to rail carriers; and for other purposes. S. 919: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance competition among and between rail carriers in order to ensure efficient rail service and reasonable rail rates, and for other purposes. H.R.2047: To authorize appropriations for the Surface Transportation Board, to enhance rail transportation competition, and for other purposes. S. 230: A bill to improve railroad safety. H.R. 4372: To provide for a rail worker emergency training program.
Client expense: $3,121,066 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Railroads
H.R. 2351 RAIL SECURITY ACT Section 101 - Railroad Transportation Security Section 102 - Freight and Passenger Rail Security Section 104 - Rail Security Research and Development Program Section 112 - Rail Safety Regulations Title II - ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF PASSENGERS Section 202 - Rail passenger Carrier Plans to address needs of families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents Section 203 - Establishment of Task Force S. 1052: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT Section 101 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Section 105 - Security Threat Assessment Coordination Policy Title III - Improved Rail Security II. Rail Safety H.R. 3270: SECURE TRAINS ACT Title III - Rail Security H.R 3674: RAILWAY SAFETY ACT Section 2 - Public Access to Track and other Hazards of Fixed Guide way Systems in Residential Areas. S. 1380: RAILROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT Section 2 - Railway Road Grade Crossings III. AMTRAK REAAUTHORIZATION H.R. 1630 TO AUTHORIZATION APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF AMTRAK FOR 2006 THROUGH 2008, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Section 2: Authorization and Appropriations H.R. 4214 TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COST CUTTING MEASURES FOR AMTRAK Section 3: Cost Cutting Measures S. 1516 PASSENGER RAIL INVESTMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2005 All Sections H.R. 5576: TRANSPORATION, TREASURY, HOUSING, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE JUDICIARY, THE DISTRICT, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2007 Amtrak Funding IV. REMOTE CONTROL LOCOMOTIVES H.R. 2483: TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF REMOTE CONTROL LOCOMOTIVES TO CARRY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSED S. 852 Asbestos H.R. 5483 RAILROAD RETIREMENT DISABILITY EARNINGS ACT Rail Security, Amtrak, Railroad Retirement, Rail Safety, NMB, FRA
Client expense: $110,328 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Mediation Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Railroads
S. 1516. Passenger Rail Investment Act. Sought amendments regarding access and performance/penalties. H.R 1630, S. 1516 . Amtrak Authorization Act. Generally supported Amtrak funding but had "concerns" regarding performance standards/penalties, capacity issues, NE Corridor costs, and lack of liability coverage when freight lines used for passenger trains (Section 2, S. 1516) H.R. 5074 ( PL 109-305) Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act. Supported. S. 1380. Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Monitored. No bill. Explored proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH hazardous materials. H.R. 1631. Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act of the 21st Century. Monitored and generally supported resources for rail infrastructure where public benefits and supported RRIF (Section V) provisions. S. 919, H.R. 2047. Railroad Competition Act. Opposed bills and efforts to re-regulate the railroads. H.R. 5076. National Transportation Safety Board Safety Act. Monitored.
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Railroads
H.R. 1109 - Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2005 S. 230 - Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005 S. 763 - Welded Rail and Tank Car Safety Improvement Act of 2005 S. 773 - Extremely Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Act of 2005 H.R. 1414 - Extremely Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Act of 2005 S. 197 - Rail Crossing Safety Act H.R. 603 - To improve safety and reduce congestion at grade crossings H.R. 52 - Railroad Carriers and Mass Transportation Protection Act of 2005 S. 629 - Railroad Carriers and Mass Transportation Protection Act of 2005 H.R. 3264 - Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2005 H.R. 1630 - Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005 H.R. 1631 - Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century S. 1256 - Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 H.R. 153 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2005 S. 1380 - Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005 H.R. 1637 - Intermodal Transportation Act of 2005 H.R. 1713 - Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act H.R. 2843 - To prohibit the use of remote control to carry hazardous materials H.R. 1817 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY 2006 H.R. 3270 - Secure Trains Act H.R. 2351 - Rail Security Act of 2005 H.R. 1112 - Rail line acquisition and relocation legislation H.R. 2992 - True Reinvestment for Amtrak Infrastructure in the 21st Century Act H.R. 909 - Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Act of 2005 FRA Docket No. 1999-6439 - Use of locomotive horns at grade crossings H.R. 3318 - Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act of 2005 H.R. 106 - Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act S. 2921 - Railroad Competition Act of 2006 H.R. 5714 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2006 S. 1516 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2005 H.R. 4372 - Rail Worker Emergency Training Act of 2005 H.R. 4106 - Railroad Security and Public Awareness Act or 2005 H.R. 3510 - Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 H.R. 4930 - Local Permitting...of Solid Waste H.R. 4870 - STB Approval of Waste Management Applications H.R. 5814 - DHS Authorization Act of 2007 H.R. 3851 - Systemic Passenger Infrastructure and Network Overhaul through Financial Freedom Act H.R. 3674 - Railway Safety Act of 2005 H.R. 4954 - SAFE Port Act H.R. 6165 - TRAIN Act S. 3612 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2006 H.R. 6233 - To amend SAFETEA-LU S. 376 - Intermodal Shipping Container Security Act S. 919 - Railroad Competition Act of 2005 H.R. 2047 - Railroad Competition Act of 2005 S. 1052 - Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 S. 1379 - Rail Security Act of 2005
Client expense: $1,675,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Railroads
S. 1516. Passenger Rail Investment Act. Sought amendments regarding access and performance/penalties. H.R. 5074 ( PL 109-305) Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act. Supported. S. 1380. Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Monitored. No bill. Explored proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH hazardous materials. H.R. 5076. National Transportation Safety Board Safety Act Amendments. Monitored. H.R. 1631. Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act of the 21st Century. Monitored and generally supported additional resources for rail infrastructure where public benefits and supported RRIF (Section V). H.R. 1630. S. 1516. Amtrak Authorization Act. Supported. S. 919, H.R. 2047. Railroad Competition Act . Opposed bills and efforts to re-regulate the railroads.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Railroads
HR 3318, Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act of 2005 and S 3612, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2006. Provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. S. 2791 Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act. Provisions related to security of freight railroads. S230, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005, S1380, Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005, S 1379, Rail Security Act of 2005, S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005, S 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to railroad safety and security. S 919/HR 2047 Railroad Competition Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. HR 1630/S 1516 Authorization of Amtrak and passenger rail investment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Railroads
HR 3318, Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act of 2005 and S 3612, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2006. Provisions related to changing antitrust treatment of railroads. S. 2791 Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act. Provisions related to security of freight railroads. S230, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005, S1380, Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005, S 1379, Rail Security Act of 2005, S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005, S 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to railroad safety and security. S 919/HR 2047 Railroad Competition Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. HR 1630/S 1516 Authorization of Amtrak and passenger rail investment.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2005 · year_end · Railroads
S 919/HR 2047 Railroad Competition Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry.H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)and HR 3264, Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2005. H.R. 1631, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century and related bills. Provisions related to funding freight and passenger rail infrastructure. S230, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005, S1380, Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005, S 1379, Rail Security Act of 2005, S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005, S 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to railroad safety and security. H.R. 1630, Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005, S 1932 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, and related bills. Provisions related to reauthorization of Amtrak.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: UNDETERMINED
2005 · year_end · Railroads
S 919/HR 2047 Railroad Competition Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)and HR 3264, Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2005. H.R. 1631, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century and related bills. Provisions related to funding freight and passenger rail infrastructure. S230, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005, S1380, Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005, S 1379, Rail Security Act of 2005, S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005, S 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to railroad safety and security. H.R. 1630, Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005, S 1932 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, and related bills. Provisions related to reauthorization of Amtrak.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: UNDETERMINED
2005 · mid_year · Railroads
S 919/HR 2047 Railroad Competition Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users, and Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005 and HR 3264, Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2005. H.R. 1631, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century and related bills. Provisions related to funding freight and passenger rail infrastructure. S230, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005, S1380, Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005, S 1379, Rail Security Act of 2005, S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005, S 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to railroad safety and security. H.R. 1630, Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to reauthorization of Amtrak.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2005 · mid_year · Railroads
S 919/HR 2047 Railroad Competition Act and related bills. Provisions related to reregulation of the railroad industry. H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users, and Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005 and HR 3264, Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2005. H.R. 1631, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century and related bills. Provisions related to funding freight and passenger rail infrastructure. S230, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2005, S1380, Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2005, S 1379, Rail Security Act of 2005, S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005, S 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to railroad safety and security. H.R. 1630, Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005 and related bills. Provisions related to reauthorization of Amtrak.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE