A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312). Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 4853. "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act." Supported bonus depreciation (Sec. 401), short line tax credit (Sec/ 734), and Research and Development credit (Sec. 731). Federal Grants. (Internal Revenue Procedure 210-46). Urged the Departments of Transportation and Treasury to clarify infrastructure grants are not taxable. Custom Fees on rail cars with residue. No bill. Supported treating cars as empty cars for custom fees are not imposed.

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

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 5297."Small Business Jobs Act." Supported extension of 50% bonus depreciation in Section 2022.

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)

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored.

Client expense: $1,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.

Client expense: $1,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

: S. 3793 - 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. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

: 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)

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. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; clarification of questions related to the credit limitations properly allowable under 26 USC 45G(b)(1).

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

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

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)

H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; 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

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)

Support for Presidential funding recommendation for FY 2011 for Austin MetroRapid Bus Rapid Transit Program & funding for Bus & Bus Facilities, bus facility accessibility, rail line relocation, and alternatives analysis in S. Amend. to 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 proposals for future appropriations acts in the 112th Congress (No Bill Number); support overall funding levels for transit (sec. 5307 and 5309 funds, etc.) in aforementioned appropriations bills; No Bill number Surface Transportation Authorization Act - issues impacting transit, bus and freight rail transportation in the federal reauthorization of surface transportation programs (SAFETEA-LU); Solicitation and coordination of Austin Area Congressional support for pending discretionary grant applications as appropriated by the FY2010 Transportation Appropriations Act, rail line relocation grants (RLR); monitoring of issues impacting Class III freight railroads 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 and H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; 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

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

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

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)

P.L. 111-312 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, sec. 734 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; HR1132/S461 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation 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)

H.R.1132, S. 461, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; monitor development of legislation impacting the rail industry or maritime industry. Explore possible tax credits to stimulate rail car manufacturing.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.233, S. 146, 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, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, monitor for impact on freight rail transportation. Monitor railroad transportation safety legislation generally. H.R.1132, S. 461, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1806, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1132, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; S. 3729, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, bill in its entirety; S. 461, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1789, Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009, bill in its entirety; H.R. 272, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, bill in its entirety;

Client expense: $2,102,230 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.272 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R.1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 H.R.1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R.1132/S.461 - Extension and Modification of Railroad Track Maintenance Credit H.R.212/S.3513 - Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act H.R.5478 - Green Rail Car Enhancement Act H.R.4494 - Freight Rail Car Jobs Revitalization Act H.R.4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, issues relating to short line tax credit and highway formula change H.R.5297 - Small Business Job and Credit Act of 2010, issues relating to bonus depreciation S.464 - ACTION Act, regarding to funding for Americorps H.R.2847 - HIRE Act H.R.4853 - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act, issues relating to bonus depreciation

Client expense: $1,141,094 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 HR 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 S2889 - 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 S. 3629 -- the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 (FREIGHT Act) H.R. 233 & S. 146 --Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 Amtrak Funding Rail Apprenticeships Rail Labor Protections Railroad Retirement Board Nominations Amtrak Board Nominations Worker Security Training Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Whistleblower Protections Amtrak Board Nominations

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. 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

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312). Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 4853. "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization & Job Creation Act." Supported bonus depreciation (Sec. 401), short line tax credit (Sec/ 734), and Research and Development credit (Sec. 731). Federal Grants. (Internal Revenue Procedure 210-46). Urged the Departments of Transportation and Treasury to clarify infrastructure grants are not taxable. Custom Fees on rail cars with residue. No bill. Supported treating cars as empty cars for custom fees are not imposed.

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

HR 1132 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning the railroad track maintenance credit. HR 4853 (Public Law No.: 111-312) Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, Title VII - Temporary Extension of Certain Expiring Provisions, Subtitle C - Business Tax Relief, Sec. 734 Railroad track maintenance credit. HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009, concerning the efforts of railroads to create the capacity expansion tax credit. S 3749 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010, concerning the efforts of railroads to create the capacity expansion tax credit. HR 1618 and S. 779 the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, all provisions. HR 1799 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009, concerning all efforts to increase truck size and weight. S 3705 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2010, concerning all efforts to increase truck size and weight. HR 3082 (Public Law No.: 111-322) - Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II - advocacy regarding truck weight limits in Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations language. H.J. Res 101 - A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. Advocacy regarding truck weight limits in Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations language. S 2889 The Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009, all provisions relating to the regulation of the freight railroad industry. HR 5850 and S 3644 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2011, Federal Railroad Administration, Section 186, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program U.S. House and Senate Reauthorization of next Surface Transportation Bill (SAFETEA-LU), provisions relating to a mulit-year extension of the short line tax credit and truck size and weight.

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

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

H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009

Client expense: $809,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 461/H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 2355 -- Making Opportunities Via Efficient & More Effective National Transportation (MOVEMENT) Act of 2009 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 146 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation S. 779/H.R. 1618 -- Safe Highways & Infrastructure Preservation Act S. 2889 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629/H.R. 5976 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment & Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 233 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 693 -- Legislation to designate a rail right-of-way corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 2125 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3410 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 6150/S. 3982 -- Legislation to amend the liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 -- Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 FY 2011 Department of Transportation Appropriations legislation Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of intercity rail passenger service in the U.S.

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 146 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation S. 2889 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 3629/H.R. 5976 -- Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, & Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 S. 3749 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 233 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272/H.R. 1806 -- Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2010 H.R. 693 -- Legislation to designate a rail right-of-way corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail H.R. 1132 -- Short-line railroad infrastructure tax credit legislation H.R. 2125 -- Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 3410 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act H.R. 6150/S. 3982 -- Legislation to amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents H.R. 6291 -- Freight FOCUS Act of 2010 H.R. 6519 -- Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010 Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of intercity rail passenger service in the U.S.

Client expense: $474,980 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 6519 Railroad Hours of Service Act of 2010. H.R. 6403 American Recovery and Reinvestment Rescissions Act. H.R. 6408 To allow States to return certain funds made available for high speed rail and and intercity rail projects to the general fund of the Treasury for Federal Budget deficit reduction. H.R. 6413 To ensure that individuals who receive Social Security or certain other Federal benefits receive a one-time payment equal to 5 percent of the total annual amount of such benefit in the event that no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011. S.146/HR. 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provde expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S.791 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out programs and activities to improve highway safety. S.1036 Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009. H.R. 1806 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 A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board, and for other purposes. S. 461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. H.R. 1132 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S.3749 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. Hours of Service Technical Corrections. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009.

Client expense: $389,824 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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 146 & HR 233Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: 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. 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. 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. HR 407Release of any Reversionary Interest of the United States in and to Certain Lands in Reno, Nevada: Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced this bill on Jan. 9, 2009. The bill would release any reversionary interest in railroad lands within the City of Reno, Nevada, that were originally granted to the Union Pacific Railroad under the provisions of the Act of July 1, 1862, commonly known as the Union Pacific Railroad Act. 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. S 461 & HR 1132Extend and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable amount of the railroad track maintenance tax credit; (2) revise the types of expenditures eligible for such credit; and (3) extend such credit through 2012. 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. 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.146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: 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. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - Amends the Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). 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. S.2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. 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. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). 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. 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.

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. 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

S. 1325/H.R.3916, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the section 45 credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel, and for other purposes, Entire bill Miscellaneous tax measurers including Last In, First Out (LIFO) H.R.4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, Steel Industry Fuel Credit. Public Law 111-148, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Regarding the following issues: ERISA federal preemption Health tax treatment: exclusions and excise tax on high value plans Public Option Employer Mandates Cost Shifting HRAs/HSAs/FSAs Application of Health Industry Fee to TPA fees Premium Taxes on Employer Plans Part Time Workers Individual Mandates Public Law 111-118, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2010, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders. H.R.2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders. COBRA, Extend benefits period; extend termination date; and tax provisions to self-insured plans. H.R.1132/S.461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, entire bill.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 272, H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Expansion Act." Supported. H.R. 1132. S. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312.) Supported.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

H.R. 272, H.R. 1789, H.R. 1806, S. 3749, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.1132/S. 461, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, matters pertaining to the railroad and shortline tax credit. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, all matters pertaining to the railroad.

Client expense: $970,000 · 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)

H.R. 272. H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 of tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. Supported. H.R. 5478. "Green Car Enhancement Act." Monitored. H.R. 5297."Small Business Jobs Act." Supported extension of 50% bonus depreciation in Section 2022.

Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H..R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

: 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 (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) 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; No bill number - Issues related to pending RRIF Loan Program; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for NII/TIGER applications pending from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Port of Grays Harbor, Washington, the Port of Miami, the State of North Carolina, and various local entities in Connecticut and Massachussetts; 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)

: S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; 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;

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)