National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010

H.R. 915 and S. 1452 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 912 and S. 1422 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 1454 - SAFE Air Act (Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security) H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5900 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation, Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 2768 & H.R. 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Bill H.R. 1586 - Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010 (State Fiscal Aid Bill) S. 3033 & H.R. 4677 - Bankruptcy Protection Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement/China Air Transit Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time Aircraft Maintenance Tax Credit Health Care Issues related to Aviation Employees Safety Management Systems Issues Qualification Service, Use of Crew Members, & Aircraft Dispatchers Issues

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoinding Life Endangering and Reckless TExting by Drivers Act of 2009 S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 4714 & S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 - Surgace Transportation Authorization Extensions S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3015 - Transporation Safety Act H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 S. 3412 & H.R. 5418 - National Transportatation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 5730 - The Surface Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 2724 - National Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 Hazardous Material Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprenticeships Worker Training Rail Training Program

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. No bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH hazardous materials. H.R. 4016. "Hazardous Materials Safety Act of 2009." Monitored. S. 2768. " National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization." Monitored. H.R. 4370. "Safe Transportation of Hazardous Material Act of 2009. Monitored.

Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Central Intelligence Agency's destruction of federal records showing the torture of detainees at CIA black sites Online Public Access system Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, S. 372 Motor Vehicle Safety Act, S. 3302, exemption of certain types of critical information from public disclosure Televising Supreme Court proceedings, S. 446 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010, H.R. 4714, S. 2768 (Section 3(d) in S. 2768)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, White House Office

HR 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 6473 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV HR 5503 Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act) HR 5629 Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act) HR 4815 Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010 to allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes. HR 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (provisions dealing with aircraft divestiture) S 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (provisions dealing with aircraft divestiture) HR 3371 The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 S 2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 4714 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 S 1744 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. H CON Res 272 Recognizing the Contributions of General Aviation Pilots and Operators to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Other Issues: General Aviation flight restrictions Airport Access Issues FAA funding Aviation Safety Part 135 Aircraft Charter New York Aviation Rulemaking Committee Policy regarding Airport Rates and Charges FAA-2008-0036 National Airspace System Modernization Other Issues -- continued: Airports Operational Changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST - 2007 - 27057 - Consumer Information Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Operations, regarding Air Charter Brokers Federal Excise Tax applicability FAA - 2006 - 25708 Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FAA - 2008 - 0517 Congestion Management Rule for John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport Part 91/Part 135 Letters of Authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501 - reimbursement FAA Safety Management Systems Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB Appeal Process Future of Aviation Federal Advisory Committee Part 382 - Non-discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel Protection of Aircraft Surveillance Display to Industry (ASDI) Information Disaster Relief - Business Aviation Response

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training H.R. 4915 / S.3187, FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5629, Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S.195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R.5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

HR 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass-Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act Of 2009 HR 2200 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization HR 3535 and S 1536- Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 S 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 HR 4714, S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants HR 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) HR 2918, HR 2996, HR 2847 Surface Transportation Authorization Extensions S.3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3015 -Transportation Safety Act H.R.4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprencticeships Worker Training School Bus Transportation Issues (Medical Review Board and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Ergonomics, Health and Safety, School Bus Capacity, Manufacturing Standards)

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act, FAA Funding. H.R. 6190, 6473, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, FAA Funding. H.R. XXXX and S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, NASA Funding. H.R. 4714 and S.2768, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Reauthorization Act of 2010, FAA Funding. H.R. 3819, To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime, Space exploration. International Space Station Funding and Safety. Aeronautics. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Space Exploration. Science Programs - NASA. Science Programs - NOAA. Space Shuttle. Space Station. Constellation Program. Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Pilot Training Issues. Aviation Safety. Foreign Repair Stations.

Client expense: $4,716,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoinding Life Endangering and Reckless TExting by Drivers Act of 2009 S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 4714 & S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 - Surgace Transportation Authorization Extensions S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3015 - Transporation Safety Act H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 S. 3412 & H.R. 5418 - National Transportatation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 5730 - The Surface Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 2724 - National Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 Hazardous Material Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprenticeships Worker Training Rail Training Program

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 915 and S. 1452 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 912 and S. 1422 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 1454 - SAFE Air Act (Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security) H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5900 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation, Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 2768 & H.R. 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Bill H.R. 1586 - Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010 (State Fiscal Aid Bill) S. 3033 & H.R. 4677 - Bankruptcy Protection Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement/China Air Transit Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time Aircraft Maintenance Tax Credit Health Care Issues related to Aviation Employees Safety Management Systems Issues Qualification Service, Use of Crew Members, & Aircraft Dispatchers Issues

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. No bill. Administration's Budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. H.R. 4714, S. 2768. "National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act." Raised issues regarding granting NTSB subpoena power with respect to recording devices and recordings (Sec. 3 (c) (2). No bill. Positive Train Control. Advocated legislation or administrative action to use the year 2015 as base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec.104 of PL 110-142. No bill. Federal Railroad Administration's "High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program-- Stakeholder Agreement" May 12, 2010 "Guidance." Urged changes. S.3973. "Diesel Emission Reduction Act" extension. Supported. H.R. 6150, S. 3982. " To extend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under sec. 28103 of title 49 USC, and for other purposes." Opposed H.R.5944 "Railroad Hours of Service Technical Correction Act" and H.R. 7598 "Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010." Under review.

Client expense: $1,539,571 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 4016 - Hazardous Materials (PHMSA) Reauthorization (Air Transport of Lithium Batteries); H.R 4714/S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells. Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010.

Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoinding Life Endangering and Reckless TExting by Drivers Act of 2009 S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 4714 & S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 - Surgace Transportation Authorization Extensions S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3015 - Transporation Safety Act H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 S. 3412 & H.R. 5418 - National Transportatation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 5730 - The Surface Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 2724 - National Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 Hazardous Material Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprenticeships Worker Training Rail Training Program

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 915 and S. 1452 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 912 and S. 1422 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 1454 - SAFE Air Act (Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security) H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5900 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation, Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 2768 & H.R. 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Bill H.R. 1586 - Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010 (State Fiscal Aid Bill) S. 3033 & H.R. 4677 - Bankruptcy Protection Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement/China Air Transit Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time Aircraft Maintenance Tax Credit Health Care Issues related to Aviation Employees Safety Management Systems Issues Qualification Service, Use of Crew Members, & Aircraft Dispatchers Issues

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2768 National Transportation SafetyBoard (NTSB) Reauthorization Act of 2010. The new bill wouldexpand the NTSBs power to investigate accidents, regulate industry safety, and levy fines for violators andappropriate $196 million for FY 2011-12.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoinding Life Endangering and Reckless TExting by Drivers Act of 2009 S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 4714 & S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 - Surgace Transportation Authorization Extensions S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3015 - Transporation Safety Act H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 S. 3412 & H.R. 5418 - National Transportatation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 5730 - The Surface Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 2724 - National Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 Hazardous Material Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprenticeships Worker Training Rail Training Program

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 915 and S. 1452 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 912 and S. 1422 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 1454 - SAFE Air Act (Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security) H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5900 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation, Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 2768 & H.R. 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Bill H.R. 1586 - Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010 (State Fiscal Aid Bill) S. 3033 & H.R. 4677 - Bankruptcy Protection Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement/China Air Transit Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time Aircraft Maintenance Tax Credit Health Care Issues related to Aviation Employees Safety Management Systems Issues Qualification Service, Use of Crew Members, & Aircraft Dispatchers Issues

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoinding Life Endangering and Reckless TExting by Drivers Act of 2009 S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 H.R. 4714 & S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 - Surgace Transportation Authorization Extensions S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3015 - Transporation Safety Act H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 S. 3412 & H.R. 5418 - National Transportatation Objectives Act of 2009 H.R. 5730 - The Surface Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 2724 - National Transportation Earmark Recession, Savings, and Accountability Act H.R. 5604 - Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2010 Hazardous Material Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Nominations National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprenticeships Worker Training Rail Training Program

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 915 and S. 1452 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 912 and S. 1422 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 1454 - SAFE Air Act (Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security) H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5900 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation, Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 2768 & H.R. 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Bill H.R. 1586 - Aviation Safety and Investment Act of 2010 (State Fiscal Aid Bill) S. 3033 & H.R. 4677 - Bankruptcy Protection Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement/China Air Transit Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time Aircraft Maintenance Tax Credit Health Care Issues related to Aviation Employees Safety Management Systems Issues Qualification Service, Use of Crew Members, & Aircraft Dispatchers Issues

Client expense: $222,959 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training H.R. 4915 / S.3187, FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5629, Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S.195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R.5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

HR 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass-Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act Of 2009 HR 2200 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization HR 3535 and S 1536- Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 S 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 HR 4714, S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants HR 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) HR 2918, HR 2996, HR 2847 Surface Transportation Authorization Extensions S.3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3015 -Transportation Safety Act H.R.4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprencticeships Worker Training School Bus Transportation Issues (Medical Review Board and Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Ergonomics, Health and Safety, School Bus Capacity, Manufacturing Standards)

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4016 - Hazardous Materials (PHMSA) Reauthorization (Air Transport of Lithium Batteries); H.R 4714/S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

Client expense: $187,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

Client expense: $187,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 PL 111-197 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II PL 111-216 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 PL 111-249 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III HR 4853 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 2200 - TSA Reauthorization Act HR 5850/S 3644 - THUD Appropriations Act, 2011 S 3607 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2011 S 2768/HR 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 S 3536 - SAFER AIR Act of 2010 Matters related to Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast & Next-Generation aircraft avionics equipage Matters related to Advanced Imaging Technology

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III H.R. 5900 Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R 5503 Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act) H.R. 5629 Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act) H.R.4815 Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010 to allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes. H. RES. 1473 - Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation. H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (aircraft divestiture provisions) S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R. 3371 The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 S. 2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R.4714 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 S.1744 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. Other issues: General Aviation flight restrictions Airport access issues FAA funding Aviation safety FAA Part 91 Subpart K - Aircraft Fractional Ownership Capetown Treaty Part 135 Aircraft Charter P.L. 110 - 81 - Carriage of Elected Officials New York Aviation Rulemaking Committee Policy regarding Airport Rates and Charges FAA-2008-0036 National Airspace System Modernization Other issues continued: Airports Operational Changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST200727057 - Consumer Information Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Operations, regarding Air Charter Brokers Aircraft landing distance limitations 125/135 Aviation Rulemaking Committee recommendations Runway Safety and Pilot Deviations Part 125 Letters of Deviation Citizenship Issues - enforcement Timesharing agreements Federal Excise Tax applicability FAA-2006-25709 Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FAA-2008-0517 Congestion Management Rule for JFK and Newark Part 91/Part 135 Letters of Authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501- reimbursement Part 135 Applicability of Disability Access Regulations FAA Safety Management Systems Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB Appeal Process NTSB Emergency Appeal - 49 USC 44709(e); NTSB Regulations 821.53, 821.55 and 821.57 Future of Aviation Federal Advisory Committee Part 382 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act, FAA Funding. H.R. 6190, FAA Extension Act of 2010, FAA Funding. H.R. XXXX and S. 3636, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, NASA Funding. H.R. 4714 and S.2768, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Reauthorization Act of 2010, FAA Funding. H.R. 3819, To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime, Space exploration. International Space Station Funding and Safety. Aeronautics. Commercial Space Launch. Science Education. Space Exploration. Science Programs - NASA. Science Programs - NOAA. Space Shuttle. Space Station. Constellation Program. Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Pilot Training Issues. Aviation Safety.

Client expense: $4,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 H. R. 4714 , S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 Surface Transportation Authorization Extensions S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3015 - Transportation Safety Act H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Over-the Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations Transit Apprenticeships Worker Training Rail Training Program

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 5147 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5611 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II HR 5503 - Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act) H.R. 5629 - Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 (provisions dealing with revisions to the Death on the High Seas Act) H.R.4815 - Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010 to allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes. H. RES. 1473 - Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation. H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (aircraft divestiture provisions) S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R. 3371 The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 S. 2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R.4714 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 S.1744 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. Other issues: General Aviation flight restrictions Airport access issues FAA funding Aviation safety FAA Part 91 Subpart K - Aircraft Fractional Ownership Capetown Treaty Part 135 Aircraft Charter P.L. 110 - 81 - Carriage of Elected Officials New York Aviation Rulemaking Committee Policy regarding Airport Rates and Charges FAA-2008-0036 National Airspace System Modernization Airports Operational Changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty Interational Airport. Other issued continued: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST200727057 - Consumer Information Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Operations, regarding Air Charter Brokers Aircraft landing distance limitations 125/135 Aviation Rulemaking Committee recommendations Runway Safety and Pilot Deviations Part 125 Letters of Deviation Citizenship Issues - enforcement Timesharing agreements Federal Excise Tax applicability FAA-2006-25709 Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FAA-2008-0517 Congestion Management Rule for JFK and Newark Part 91/Part 135 Letters of Authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501- reimbursement Part 135 Applicability of Disability Access Regulations FAA Safety Management Systems Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB Appeal Process NTSB Emergency Appeal - 49 USC 44709(e); NTSB Regulations 821.53, 821.55 and 821.57 Future of Aviation Federal Advisory Committee Part 382 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Airline regulation; FAA reauthorization legislation (S. 1451, H.R. 1586); FAA reauthorization extension (H.R. 5147) Airline industry consolidation, including Continental-United merger; service issues relating to volcanic eruption Passenger rights issues, including ancillary fees legislation (S. 3195, S. 3205) Aviation security; airline safety, including flight/duty time rules; National Transportation Safety Board legislation (S. 2768)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2768 - NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2010: to amend title 49, US Code, to authorize approps for the NTSB for FY 2011 and 2012, and other purposes. HR 4714 - NTSB Reuthorization Act of 2010-to amend title 49, US Code, to authorize approps for NTSB for FY 2011 through 2014 and for other purposes.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training H.R.3607, FY 2010 FAA Extension Act H.R.4217, FY 2010 FAA Extension Act Part II H.R. 4915 / S.3187, FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5147, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5629, Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S.195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R.5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

Client expense: $182,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

Client expense: $182,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass-Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act Of 2009 HR 2200 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization HR 3535 and S 1536- Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 S 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 HR 4714, S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants HR 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) HR 2918, HR 2996, HR 2847 Surface Transportation Authorization Extensions S.3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvements Act of 2010 S. 3015 -Transportation Safety Act H.R.4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprencticeships Worker Training

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. H.R. 4016. "Hazardous Materials Safety Act of 2009." Monitored. S. 2768. " National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization." Monitored. H.R. 4370. "Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act." Monitored. H.Res. 1366."Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry." Supported. H.Res. 1463. "Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day." Supported. No bill. Administration's Budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. No bill. Positive Train Control. Advocated legislation or admininstrative action to use the year 2015 as base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec.104 of PL 110-142. No bill. Federal Railroad Administration's High Speed Rail Stakeholders Guidance. Urged changes.

Client expense: $1,664,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 2200 - TSA Reauthorization Act S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act S 2768/ HR 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (included in "An Act to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.") HR 5590 - Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 S 3536 - A bill to enhance aviation security and protect personal privacy, and for other purposes FY 2011 Budget for FAA FY 2011 Budget for TSA PL 111-161 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 Matters related to Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast & Next-Generation aircraft avionics equipage Matters related to Advanced Imaging Technology

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 HR 2998 (substitute for HR 2454) - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act S 2768/HR 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (included in "An Act to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.") HR 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II FY 2011 Budget for FAA PL 111-161 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 Next-Generation aircraft avionics equipage

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 4853 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (aircraft divestiture provisions) S. 195 Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R. 2847, the Jobs for Main Street Act (provisions related to equipage funding) H.R. 3371 The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 S. 2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R.4714 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 S.2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S.2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. S.1744 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. Other issues: General Aviation flight restrictions Airport access issues FAA funding Aviation safety FAA Part 91 Subpart K - Aircraft Fractional Ownership Capetown Treaty Part 135 Aircraft Charter P.L. 110 - 81 - Carriage of Elected Officials New York Aviation Rulemaking Committee Policy regarding Airport Rates and Charges FAA-2008-0036 National Airspace System Modernization Airports Operational Changes at John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty Interational Airport. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST200727057 - Consumer Information Regarding On-Demand Air Taxi Operations, regarding Air Charter Brokers Aircraft landing distance limitations 125/135 Aviation Rulemaking Committee recommendations Runway Safety and Pilot Deviations Part 125 Letters of Deviation Citizenship Issues - enforcement Timesharing agreements Federal Excise Tax applicability FAA-2006-25709 Congestion Management Rule for LaGuardia Airport - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FAA-2008-0517 Congestion Management Rule for JFK and Newark Part 91/Part 135 Letters of Authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501- reimbursement Part 135 Applicability of Disability Access Regulations FAA Safety Management Systems Part 91 Subpart K FAA/NTSB Appeal Process NTSB Emergency Appeal - 49 USC 44709(e); NTSB Regulations 821.53, 821.55 and 821.57

Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass-Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act Of 2009 HR 2200 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act The Surface Transportation Authorization Act Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization HR 3535 and S 1536- Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 S 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 HR 4714, S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization S 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants HR 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within) HR 2918, HR 2996, HR 2847 Surface Transportation Authorization Extensions Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce Cross Border Bus Safety Department of Transportation Nominations Transportation Security Administration Nominations Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues Transit Apprencticeships Worker Training

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. No bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH hazardous materials. H.R. 4016. "Hazardous Materials Safety Act of 2009." Monitored. S. 2768. " National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization." Monitored. H.R. 4370. "Safe Transportation of Hazardous Material Act of 2009. Monitored.

Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture) S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Rail reregulation legislation (S. 2889); rail rates and pricing NTSB reauthorization (S. 2768); high speed rail and infrastructure funding; positive train control implementation Department of Transportation budget, as it relates to railroad matters Nominees to NTSB, Amtrak Board of Directors, and TSA

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE