Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013

Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services. H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S.1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R.208-Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R. 2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636-Update, Promote, and Develop American's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R. 3751, S. 1882-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,H.R.-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S. 1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013, S. 1716-BRIDGE Act, S. 1057-Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S. 2051 Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014, Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transportation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development, Innovative Financing for Transportation, Funding Highway Trust Fund, H.R. 5857-Infrastructure and Global Tax Competitiveness Act of 2014

Client expense: $109,734 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R.208-Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R. 2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636-Update, Promote, and Develop American's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R. 3751, S. 1882-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,H.R.-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S. 1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013, S. 1716-BRIDGE Act, S. 1057-Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S. 2051 Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014, Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transportation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development, Innovative Financing for Transportation, Funding Highway Trust Fund, H.R. 5857-Infrastructure and Global Tax Competitiveness Act of 2014

Client expense: $109,734 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRSS. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers H.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3519, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB House draft "Tax Reform Act of 2014" S. 2260, "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" H.R. 3474, "Hire More Heroes Act of 2014" S. 2109, "Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014" H.R. 4435, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2410, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2282, to prohibit performance awards to employees of the IRS who owe back taxes S. 2215, to protect taxpayers from improper audits by the IRS S. 2315, improving the Nation's Visitors' International Travel Experience Act of 2014 S. 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 517, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2013 H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act S. 2117, Smart Savings Act H.R. 3278, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1809, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1678, Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act H.R. 3220, to deny retirement benefit to individuals convicted of certain offenses S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 869, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 1795, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 5174, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 1486, Postal Reform Act of 2014H.R. 5299, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act H.R. 5169, Senior Executive Service Accountability Act H.R. 5170, Federal Records Accountability Acct of 2014 H.R. 4197, All Circuit Review Extension Act S. 1618, Enhanced Security Clearance Act of 2013 H.R 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 5418, to prohibit officers and employees of the IRS from using personal email accounts to conduct official business H.R. 899, Unfunded mandates information and transparency act of 2013 H.R. 3865, Stop targeting of political beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 H.R. 1423, Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act H.R. 3308, Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2013 S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" H.R. 5338, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 5771, the "Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014" H.R. 1, "Tax Reform Act of 2014" H.R. 5697, a Bill to Amend TItle II of the Social Security Act to Repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Protect the Retirement of Public Servants

Client expense: $209,628 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/H.R. 2288)

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

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.2288 Commuter Parity Act. S.1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act. Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services. H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act.

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services. H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2288 Commuter Parity Act S. 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

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

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

Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).

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

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

Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/H.R. 2288)

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

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R. 208-Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R.2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R.2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636-Update, Promote, and Develop American's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R.3751, S. 1882-To ammend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,HR 3739-To ammend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S.1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013,S.1716-BRIDGE Act, S. 1957-Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S.2051 Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014, Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transporation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development, Innovative Financing for Transportation, Funding Highway Trust Fund

Client expense: $44,140 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRSS. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers H.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3519, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB House draft "Tax Reform Act of 2014" S. 2260, "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" H.R. 3474, "Hire More Heroes Act of 2014" S. 2109, "Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014" H.R. 4435, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2410, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2282, to prohibit performance awards to employees of the IRS who owe back taxes S. 2215, to protect taxpayers from improper audits by the IRS S. 2315, improving the Nation's Visitors' International Travel Experience Act of 2014 S. 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 517, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2013 H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act S. 2117, Smart Savings Act H.R. 3278, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1809, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1678, Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act H.R. 3220, to deny retirement benefit to individuals convicted of certain offenses S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 869, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 1795, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 5174, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014H.R. 5299, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act H.R. 5169, Senior Executive Service Accountability Act H.R. 5170, Federal Records Accountability Acct of 2014 H.R. 4197, All Circuit Review Extension Act S. 1618, Enhanced Security Clearance Act of 2013 H.R 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 5418, to prohibit officers and employees of the IRS from using personal email accounts to conduct official business H.R. 899, Unfunded mandates information and transparency act of 2013 H.R. 3865, Stop targeting of political beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014 H.R. 1423, Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act H.R. 3308, Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2013 S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" H.R. 5338, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act

Client expense: $195,530 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 2322 - MAP-21 Reauthorization Act H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R. 5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014Amendments on length of bill; devolution of federal responsibility H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013 H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 H.R. 3413, S.1891 - TRUE Safety Act S. 2051 - Transit Tax Benefit Parity S. 2203 - Bolstering Our Nation's Deficient Structures Act of 2014 H.R. 4985 - Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America's Infrastructure Act of 2014 S. 2275 - Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act H.R.4926, S.2522 - To designate the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway" and the "James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway" S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4834 - To authorize surface transportation programs H.R. 5621 - Transit Accessibility Innovation Act of 2014 H.R. 5624 - Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R. 5101 - National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 GROW America Act Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Issues Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit Workforce Development Surveying and Mapping Services Transit Privatization Paratransit Public Private Partnerships Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization Transit Agency Spending Flexibility OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Safety Management Plans Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Engineering Services Worker Training Human Trafficking School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workforce Transit Security Grant Program

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), 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), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 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

HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including FCC radio spectrum; No bill number: Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 112-141 (Map-21): P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including radio spectrum; No bill number: Support for improving the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program for state passenger railroads.No Bill Number: Oppose extending certain railroad labor laws to commuter railroads under comparable labor laws. Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.

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

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

Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles, including the National Gas Act. Legislation related to extending the commuter tax benefit and providing for parity with parking benefits. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and proposals to alter the tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services.H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013 Printed

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Background checks and security clearances for the transportation workforce, Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit, H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013, H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013, H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013, H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits,Highway Trust Fund Funding, HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits, Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies, Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues, Paratransit, Public transportation health and safety issues, S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013, S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act, S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014, S. 2051 - Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014 Transit Tax Benefit Parity, Safety Management Plans, School Bus Transportation Issues, Security Training for Transportation Workforce, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Transit Agency Spending Flexibility, Transit Privatization, Transit Safety and Security Issues, Transit Security Grant Program, Worker Training, Workforce Development,

Client expense: $41,673 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 112-141 (Map-21): P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including radio spectrum; No bill number: Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for favorable resolution of Federal Transit Administration procurement policies governing relocation of utility facilities during transit projects. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FRA: amendment of federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 236 as it relates light-density passenger routes. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

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

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

Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).

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

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

HR 377, S. 84, Paycheck Fairness Act - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.Employee Free Choice Act - 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 organizing efforts, and for other purposes. Legislation to require paid sick leave. Healthy Families Act - To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act or the interpretation thereof to permit greater flexibility in the modern workplace. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Specialty Health Care concerning appropriate bargaining units. Comments filed with National Labor Relations Board on proposed notice of labor rights. Comments filed with the Department of Labor on regulatory reform. Letter to Congress concerning NLRB Boeing Case S. 1116, which would consolidate the Departments of Labor and Commerce into the Department of Commerce and the Workforce. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the Boeing case. H.R. 3094, to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act. S. 1549, to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individuals status or history of unemployment. Comments filed with the National Labor Relations Board on the proposed election regulation. Comments filed with the Department of Labor regarding proposed regulations about persuader activity under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding proposed regulations on veterans. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on a compensation data collection tool. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding the agencys potential revision of its guidance regarding the use of criminal background checks by employers.Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs seeking an extension to file comments on regulation regarding affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments filed with the Department of Agriculture regarding the additions to the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation pertaining to Labor Law Violations. The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief supporting the challenge to the National Labor Relations Boards election regulations. S. J. Res 36, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproving of the National Labor Relations Board's election regulation. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on the use of credit and criminal background checks in employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on reasonable accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee supporting amendments to prohibit use of funds for implementing ambush election rule and prohibit enforcement of Specialty Healthcare United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Letter to Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to Senate on the Congressional Review Act vote concerning the NLRB's expedited election rules. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Neiman Marcus concerning bargaining unit determinations. Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Office of Management and Budget and Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Congress regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Labor Relations Boards decision in the D.R. Horton case.H.R. 1120, The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from undertaking activity that requires a quorum of the members of the Board Letter to Congress in support of H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, to require the OFCCP to comply with certain rules before they can be enforced Letter to Congress in support of certain provisions contained H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act that would align nations job training programs with needs of hiring employers H.R. 1120, To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. H.R. 2346, Letter to House Regarding the Secret Ballot Protection Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 2347, Letter to House Regarding the Representation Fairness Restoration Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. H.R. 1120, Letter to Congress Regarding the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act - To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum. Discussions with House Appropriations committee staff on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. H.R. 1406, The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 to permit private sector employers to offer and employees to voluntarily agree to choose compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. Discussions with Senate HELP committee staff on legislation to increase the minimum wage and congressional hearings on the issue. Discussions with EEOC regarding potential wellness program rulemaking. Discussion with EEOC regarding leave as a reasonable accommodation. Letter to Department of Labor with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to OMB requesting a meeting with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Meeting with OMB with regards to affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments on the Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Trafficking in Persons. Brief House and Education Committee members on OFCCP and EEOC regulatory and enforcement issues.Letter to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, regarding the March 13, 2014 Presidential Memorandum on "Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations." Letter to the Senate opposing the Paycheck Fairness Act, S. 84 Meeting with Rep. Tim Walberg, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and staff regarding upcoming issues in the House of Representatives including immigration reform and the activities of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Meeting with Senate Staff regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84) Meeting with Senate HELP Committee Staff regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84) Meeting with staff from the House Republican Conference regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84). Meeting with House Staff regarding recent EEOC activity Meeting with Department of Labor leadership and staff regarding proposed 541 overtime pay regulations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $550,000

Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 2288 Commuter Parity Act S. 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/H.R. 2288)

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

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Retirement Benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRSS. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers H.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service S. 1378, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3519, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB House draft "Tax Reform Act of 2014" S. 2260, "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" H.R. 3474, "Hire More Heroes Act of 2014" S. 2109, "Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014" H.R. 4435, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2410, FY 15, National Defense Authorization Act S. 2282, to prohibit performance awards to employees of the IRS who owe back taxes S. 2215, to protect taxpayers from improper audits by the IRS S. 2315, improving the Nation's Visitors' International Travel Experience Act of 2014 S. 2450, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 517, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2013 H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act S. 2117, Smart Savings Act H.R. 3278, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1809, to clarify due process rights of Federal Employees in sensitive positions S. 1678, Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act H.R. 3220, to deny retirement benefit to individuals convicted of certain offenses S. 2541, Competitive Service Act of 2014 S. 869, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act H.R. 1795, to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Act

Client expense: $199,805 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

H.R. 2288 Commuter Parity Act S. 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for favorable resolution of Federal Transit Administration procurement policies governing relocation of utility facilities during transit projects. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288.House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FRA: amendment of federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 236 as it relates light-density passenger routes. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. No bill number: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control and a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts.

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

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

Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288.

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

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

Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles, including the National Gas Act. Legislation related to maintaining the commuter tax benefit. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including Highway Trust Fund revenues and provisions included in S.ConRes 8, Senate Budget Resolution regarding tax treatment of municipal bonds. Tax provisions related to use of private automobile to provide charitable services.H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084 and S. 1957, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, BRIDGE Act, S. 1250 and H.R. 2534, TRIP Bonds Act; H.R. 1212, Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act S. 1716 - BRIDGE Act S. 1957 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2014 H.R. 3413, S.1891 - TRUE Safety Act S. 2051 - Highway Innovative Financing Act of 2014 Transit Tax Benefit Parity S. 2203 - Bolstering Our Nation's Deficient Structures Act of 2014 Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit Workforce Development Surveying and Mapping Services Transit Privatization Paratransit Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization Transit Agency Spending Flexibility OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Safety Management Plans Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Engineering Services Worker Training Human Trafficking School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workforce Transit Security Grant Program

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), 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), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 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. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013; H.R. 2288-Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S. 1116-Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R. 3739 To ammend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits; H.R. 3751, S 1882-To ammend the Internal Revenue Cod of 1986 to Extend Parity for the Transit and Parking Benefits; Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit; Transit Privitization; Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Local Budget Control for Transit Agencies;Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Transit Agency Spending Flexibility; OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers; Transit Safety and Security Issues; Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce; Highway Trust Fund Funding; Worker Training; Security Training for Transportation Workforce; Transit Security Grant Program; H.R. 2084 Partnership to Build America Act 2013; H.R. 3638 Road Usage Fee Pilot Program Act 2013; H.R. 3636 Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013

Client expense: $15,863 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Mediation Board, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

HR 2288 Commuter Parity Act S 1116 Commuter Benefits Equity Act Issues regarding transportation subsidies for commuters

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support extension of pre-tax benefit for mass transit riders (S. 1116/HR 2288)

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

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 377, S. 84, Paycheck Fairness Act - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.Employee Free Choice Act - 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 organizing efforts, and for other purposes. Legislation to require paid sick leave. Healthy Families Act - To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act or the interpretation thereof to permit greater flexibility in the modern workplace. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Specialty Health Care concerning appropriate bargaining units. Comments filed with National Labor Relations Board on proposed notice of labor rights. Comments filed with the Department of Labor on regulatory reform. Letter to Congress concerning NLRB Boeing Case S. 1116, which would consolidate the Departments of Labor and Commerce into the Department of Commerce and the Workforce. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the Boeing case. H.R. 3094, to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act. S. 1549, to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individuals status or history of unemployment. Comments filed with the National Labor Relations Board on the proposed election regulation. Comments filed with the Department of Labor regarding proposed regulations about persuader activity under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding proposed regulations on veterans. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on a compensation data collection tool. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding the agencys potential revision of its guidance regarding the use of criminal background checks by employers.Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs seeking an extension to file comments on regulation regarding affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments filed with the Department of Agriculture regarding the additions to the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation pertaining to Labor Law Violations. The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief supporting the challenge to the National Labor Relations Boards election regulations. S. J. Res 36, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproving of the National Labor Relations Board's election regulation. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on the use of credit and criminal background checks in employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on reasonable accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee supporting amendments to prohibit use of funds for implementing ambush election rule and prohibit enforcement of Specialty Healthcare United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Letter to Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to Senate on the Congressional Review Act vote concerning the NLRB's expedited election rules. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Neiman Marcus concerning bargaining unit determinations. Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Office of Management and Budget and Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Congress regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Labor Relations Boards decision in the D.R. Horton case.H.R. 1120, The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from undertaking activity that requires a quorum of the members of the Board Letter to Congress in support of H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, to require the OFCCP to comply with certain rules before they can be enforced Letter to Congress in support of certain provisions contained H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act that would align nations job training programs with needs of hiring employers H.R. 1120, To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. H.R. 2346, Letter to House Regarding the Secret Ballot Protection Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 2347, Letter to House Regarding the Representation Fairness Restoration Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. H.R. 1120, Letter to Congress Regarding the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act - To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum. Discussions with House Appropriations committee staff on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. H.R. 1406, The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 to permit private sector employers to offer and employees to voluntarily agree to choose compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. Discussions with Senate HELP committee staff on legislation to increase the minimum wage and congressional hearings on the issue. Discussions with EEOC regarding potential wellness program rulemaking. Discussion with EEOC regarding leave as a reasonable accommodation. Letter to Department of Labor with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to OMB requesting a meeting with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Meeting with OMB with regards to affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments on the Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Trafficking in Persons. Brief House and Education Committee members on OFCCP and EEOC regulatory and enforcement issues.Letter to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, regarding the March 13, 2014 Presidential Memorandum on "Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations." Letter to the Senate opposing the Paycheck Fairness Act, S. 84 Meeting with Rep. Tim Walberg, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and staff regarding upcoming issues in the House of Representatives including immigration reform and the activities of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

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

Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary government contractors can earn from taxpayersH.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Workers who owe back Taxes S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect, at 5% H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 1960, FY '14 National Defense Authorization Act S. 1197, FY '14 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountabiity Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3195, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB

Client expense: $182,841 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Tax treatment of employer-sponsored transit benefits (S. 1116 and H.R. 2288), health FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs and dependent care FSAs.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR2288/S1116- Support permanent extension of Commuter Benefit Tax Exclusion. P.L. 112-141 (Map-21): P.L. 110-432 (2008 Rail Safety Act): Post-enactment issues on implementing Positive Train Control federal mandate, including radio spectrum; No bill number: Support for improving the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program for state passenger railroads. (continued)No Bill Number: Oppose extending certain railroad labor laws to commuter railroads under comparable labor laws. Monitor and report on all railroad-related legislation and major agency actions.

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

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

H.R. 249, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Federal Workers who owe Back Taxes H.R. 1362, Legislation that would provide law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1172, Legislation that would provide law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement benefits to Revenue Officers at the IRS S. 1192, Legislation that would cap the salary government contractors can earn from taxpayersH.R. 2444, Legislation that would cap the salary Government Contractors can earn from Taxpayers S. 1045, Requiring the Federal Government to Fire Workers who owe back Taxes S. 954, the "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013" S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Act" S. 941, the "Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 2533, A Bill to Impose a Moratorium on Conferences Held by the IRS H.R. 2557, A Bill to Make Imprisonment Mandatory for Unauthorized Disclosure or Inspection of Returns and Return Information by Officers and Employees of the U.S. H.R. 2565, A Bill to Provide for the Termination of Employment of Employees of the IRS who take certain Official Actions for Political Purposes H.Res. 280, A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding a Taxpayer Bill of Rights H.R. 2458, to Terminate a Federal Employee who Refuses to Answer Congressional Questions. H.R. 2879, Stop Government Abuse Act H.R. 2711, Allowing individuals to record telephone and in-person conversations with federal employees acting in their official capacity without the employees' knowledge H.R. 2579, To eliminate existing due process protections for members of the Senior Executive Service H.R. 1541, To cap the total amount of monetary awards that executive branch employees can earn in a year when sequestration is in effect, at 5% H.R. 1950, the "Taxpayer Non-discrimination and Protection Act of 2013" H.R. 1960, FY '14 National Defense Authorization Act S. 1197, FY '14 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 3739, to Provide Permanent Parity between the Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits S. 1859, "Tax Extenders Act of 2013" S. 1116, the "Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013" H.R. 2288, the "Commuter Parity Act of 2013" H.R. 2530, a bill to improve transparency and efficiency with respect to audits and communications between taxpayers and the IRS H.R. 2531, a bill to prohibit the IRS from asking taxpayers questions regarding religious, political, or social beliefs H.R. 2532, a bill to provide for the establishment of new procedures at the IRS H.R. 2679, legislation which would prohibit collective bargaining at the IRS H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountabiity Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 3195, Bill to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Finance CFPB

Client expense: $182,841 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Legislation related to the extension of the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit and for transit vehicles, including the National Gas Act. Legislation related to maintaining the commuter tax benefit. Tax provisions related to infrastructure investment and financing, including provisions included in S.ConRes 8, Senate Budget Resolution regarding tax treatment of municipal bonds.H.R.2288, Commuter Parity Act of 2013; S.1116, Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013; H.R.1364, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; S.656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act; H.R. 2084, the Partnership to Build America Act of 2013; H.R. 3636, Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013; S. 1716, Bridge Act

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2553 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 487 - Driver Fatigue Prevention Act H.R. 2288 - Commuter Parity Act of 2013 S. 1116 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2013H.R. 3636 - Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of 2013 HR 3739 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Equalize Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 3751, S. 1882 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Parity for Transit and Parking Benefits H.R. 2084 - Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 H.R. 3- Northern Route Approval Act Dedicated Funding for Mass Transit Transit Privatization Surface Transportation Reauthorization Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies Truck Weight Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization Transit Agency Spending Flexibility OSHA Protections for Hazmat Workers Transit Safety and Security Issues Background and Security Clearances for the Transportation Workforce Over-the-Road Bus Safety and Security Issues Highway Trust Fund Funding Worker Training Human Trafficking School Bus Transportation Issues Security Training for Transportation Workforce Transit Security Grant Program

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), 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), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 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. 8 - funding levels for DOT modal programs of interest to client, extension of commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels provisions, and disposition of FY 13 sequestration; "Fix-It-First" and "Rebuild America Partnership" initiatives announced by President Obama to provide additional and immediate funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client ; S. 387 - infrastructure financing; H.R. 933 - full appropriations for FY 2013 for DOT modal programs of interest to client, and implementation of FY 13sequestration; H. Con. Res. 25 and S. Con. Res.8 - establishing FY 14 budget including funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client, disposition of FY 14 sequester, "revenue-neutral reserve funds" to allow increased funding for transportation programs and infrastructure bank; H.R. 949 ("American Jobs Act") - monitor bill for provisions that may have financial impacts on client construction and vehicle aquisition programs; S. 491 ("BUILD Act") - possible new funding tool for financing transportation projects; H.R. 2217 - FY 14 Homeland Security appropriations (House and Senate versions) - funding for State and Local Programs; H.R. 2610 and S. 1243 - FY 14 THUD appropriations - funding levels for mass transit programs and TIGER; H.R. 2288 and S. 1116 - "Transit Parity Acts" - to make permanent employer-provided commuter benefits for mass transit; H.R. 2468, S. 1250, H.R. 2553, H.R. 2534 - various bills to establish national infrastructure banks - possible funding source for client projects; S. 394/H.R. 867 - "Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013" - to protect client bus and rail infrastructure; and H.J.Res. 59 and H.R. 2775 - client interests/advocacy for full funding of surface transportation programs. H.J.Res. 106 providing for a one-day CR past January 15, and H.R. 3547 - FY 14 omnibus providing funding for surface transportation programs important to client.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)