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Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
December 16, 2009
Latest Action
December 21, 2010
Primary Sponsor
John D. Rockefeller, IVDemocratic(WV)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
98pct
370d open
vs 4,048 other S bills in the 111th — cohort avg 29d
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2011 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Railroads
STB Reform/Competition S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client expense: $887,023 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · first_quarter · Transportation
S 49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009. HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - To amend the Federal Antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 445 To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 662, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011; S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009; H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009/S.146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 3617
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
S.146/H.R.233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R. 1789 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act - A bill 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 1799, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 HR 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S 2889, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act S 3705, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2010
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1799, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 2889, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act S. 3705, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2010
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 1799, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 HR 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S 2889, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 1799, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 HR 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S 2889, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R.1789 -Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S.461- A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High speed Rail S. 2889-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366- Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463- Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement board nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Worker Security Training Railroad Retirement/Odccupation Disability Whistleblower Protections
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, S. 3705, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6150, S. 3982, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6519, Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 130 highway grade-crossing program and all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6150, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 130 highway grade-crossing program and all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779. Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 130 highway grade-crossing program and all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779. Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act. A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to the length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public works; all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S.575/HR 1329 - Clean, low-emission, afordable, new transportation efficiency act (support) S.779/HR 1618 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (monitor) S.2889 - A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board (monitor) HR 4016 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009 (monitor)
Client expense: $1,268,339 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Transportation
S.575/HR 1329 - Clean, low-emission, afordable, new transportation efficiency act (support) S.779/HR 1618 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (monitor) S.2889 - A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board (monitor) HR 4016 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009 (monitor)
Client expense: $1,216,926 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
S.575/HR 1329 - Clean, low-emission, afordable, new transportation efficiency act (support) S.779/HR 1618 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (monitor) S.2889 - A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board (monitor) HR 4016 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009 (monitor)
Client expense: $1,381,922 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Transportation
S.575/HR 1329 - Clean, low-emission, afordable, new transportation efficiency act (support) S.779/HR 1618 - Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (monitor) S.2889 - A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board (monitor) HR 4016 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009 (monitor)
Client expense: $1,759,539 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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: $1,600,000 · 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
2010 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored developments. 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 Intercity Passenger Rail Program-- Stakeholder Agreement" May 12, 2010 "Guidance." Urged changes. No bill. "Diesel Emission Reduction Act" extension. Supported extension. H.R. 6150. " 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." Under review.
Client expense: $1,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Railroads
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: $1,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
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: $1,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S. 461 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High Speed Rail S.2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366 - Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Federal Railroad Administration Nominations Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability Health Care Issues Related to Rail Carrier Employees Whistleblower Protections
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act H.R. 1132 & S. 461 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit High Speed Rail S.2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. Res. 1366 - Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry H. Res. 1463 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Federal Railroad Administration Nominations Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability Health Care Issues Related to Rail Carrier Employees Whistleblower Protections
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S 146/HR 223 Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 2009 S 2889 Railroad Competition Act of 2009 S 791/HR 2125 Surface Transportation Safety Act
Client expense: $1,207,408 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Rail Competition (HR 233, S 146, S. 2889)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act", provisions related to rail competition; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act", provisions related to rail competition; S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization", all provisions. S 3856, "Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010", all provisions; S 3824, "Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010", all provisions.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.
Client expense: $137,079 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · first_quarter · Railroads
Support for Surface Transportation Board reform legislation, S. 2889, and removal of railroad antitrust exemptions (S. 146/H.R. 233); support for reform of rail shipping rates and practices in general.
Client expense: $137,079 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Climate Policy, Commercial Building Energy Efficiency HR 5476, No Load Mode Energy Independence Act, Energy Efficiency Standards for Safety Equipment HR 5470, Energy Efficiency Standard S 1462, Energy Incentives HR 4144, HR 4751, HR 4599, S 1639, S 2857, S 2889, Hydrogen Fuel Cells S 1462,
Client expense: $3,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Electricity Efficiency Standard S1462, No Load Mode Energy Independence & Security, Energy Efficiency, Energy Incentives HR4144, Hydrogen Fuel Cells S1462, Energy Efficient Buildings S3059, Energy Incentives HR4751, Appliance Efficiency Standards S3059, Energy Incentives HR4599, Residential/Commercial Building Retrofit Incentives S1637, S3079, Gas Turbine R&D S2900, Energy Incentives S1639, S2857, S2889
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Provisions Affecting Utilities and delivery of products and services in the following: S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" S.3442, "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010"; S. 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"; S. 3511, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 20101"; H.R. 5442, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010";
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 2889, Surface Transprotation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill, provisions pertaining to rail and coal; H.R. 233/S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, provisions pertaining to rail and coal.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Border transportation issues; Mexican, Canadian and general trucking issues; S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009; S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 2889 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client expense: $423,454 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Surfact Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 2889) - all sections
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.146/H.R.233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R. 1789 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act - A bill 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
: H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - Solicitation and coordination of communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportunities under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for various FRA Rail Line Relocation grant applications; H.R. 6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 A bill 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 272/H.R.1789/H.R. 1806 A bill 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. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Provisions impacting funding for intercity passenger rail, freight rail accounts, transit, and National Infrastructure Investments, high speed rail investment, TIGER investment, rail line relocation funding, and similar related provisions in FY 2011 THUD Act (S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR - HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR - HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR - H3082 (P.L. 111-322))
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; No Bill Number - Coordination of legislative activities necessary to introduce stand-alone legislation in the 112th Congress similar to H.R. 1132/S. 461 (111th Cong.); S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act entire bill with specific focus on provisions endangering economic viability of short line and regional railroads such as sec. 301, 302, & 303; Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 272/H.R. 1806/H.R.1789 A bill 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; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act", H.R. 1618/S.779 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, H.R.5850/S3644 - FY11 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR H3082 (P.L. 111-322), and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for the 112th Congress in advance of the 3/4/2011 expiration of the 4th CR; Provisions related to short line transactions covered by H.R. 3410 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by H.R.233/S. 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; Provisions impacting safety at highway grade crossings contained in H.R. 2125/S. 791 - Surface Transportation Safety Act; Issues related to the implementation of Positive Train Control technology requirements at the Federal Railroad Administration as imposed in Sec. 104 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to railroad regulation and shipping rates. S.2889, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Railroad Re-regulation and shipper issues; S2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 233/S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 Infrastructure Appropriations and Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S 146/HR 223 Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 2009 S 2889 Railroad Competition Act of 2009 S 791/HR 2125 Surface Transportation Safety Act
Client expense: $1,207,408 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 146/H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2125/S. 791, Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to High Speed Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R. 1618/S. 779, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. H.R. 3410, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 1799, S. 3705, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad industry. S. 1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6150, S. 3982, To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6519, Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Support for reform of the Surface Transportation Board to better take into consideration the needs of captive shippers such as S. 2889. Support for removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads for the same reason -- S. 146/H.R. 233.
Client expense: $121,804 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office