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Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 8, 2014
Latest Action
December 12, 2014
Primary Sponsor
John D. Rockefeller, IVDemocratic(WV)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
87pct
95d open
vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption S.2777-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R.5021) Future highway and transportation funding
Client expense: $956,612 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $956,612 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption S.2777-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R.5021) Future highway and transportation funding
Client expense: $956,612 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $956,612 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption S.2777-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R.5021) Future highway and transportation funding
Client expense: $414,935 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $414,935 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $414,935 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption S.2777-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R.5021) Future highway and transportation funding
Client expense: $414,935 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption S.2777-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R.5021) Future highway and transportation funding
Client expense: $464,427 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · second_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $464,427 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS)-livestock exemption S.2777-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R.5021) Future highway and transportation funding
Client expense: $464,427 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $464,427 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Issues including S. 1462, The Rail & Safety & Positive Train Control Extension Act and general issues involving "crude by rail" -- Issues related to S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act; Truck & Weight provisions; S. 636, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Highway legislation, including truck size/weight issues; rail regulation issues generally. S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
railroad safety issues, Safety Improvement Act of 2014; S. 2777, Safety Transportation Board Reauthorization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Supported H.R. 5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, all items related to the transportation of hazardous materials and surface transportation in general Encouraged passage of S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Supported H.R. 5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, all items related to the transportation of hazardous materials and surface transportation in general Encouraged passage of S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 2777 Seeking stronger regulation of the rail monopoly to strengthen position of captive shippers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act S. 2777 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act H.R. 4007 Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Work with PHMSA on transportation safety, driver documentation and security issues. Coalition member of the Ag Transportation Working Group - supports reform of railroad practices related to rates, competition, new rail tank car design and deliveries of shipments. Support maintaining railroads common carrier obligation and liability for TIH materials. Support efforts to reform the Surface Transportation Board and providing more oversight of the railroads. Oppose efforts to remove railroads common carrier obligation. Worked with DOT's PHMSA and FMCSA to support mandatory anhydrous ammonia nurse tank testing and clinics. Oppose the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax as a way to fund the federal highway system Support federal preemption on the transportation of HAZMAT. Work with Congress, FMCSA to reform the HAZMAT Safety Permit Program. Request Congress eliminate or streamline states Hazmat registration programs. Support efforts to revise federal "tank vehicle" definition Support HR 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) Support Hazmat Safety Permit program reform language for inclusion in FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Bill. Oppose mandatory use of electronic logging devices for agricultural operations Oppose FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner mandatory program. Support for S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Support WRRDA
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and usage by farmers and ranchers Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food FDA proposed rule FMCSA rule on Hours of Service (HOS) - livestock exemption S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (supports inclusion of Senate PATH provisions in H.R. 5021)
Client expense: $445,537 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $445,537 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Work with PHMSA on transportation safety, driver documentation and security issues. Coalition member of the Ag Transportation Working Group - supports reform of railroad practices related to rates, competition, new rail tank car design and deliveries of shipments. Support maintaining railroads common carrier obligation and liability for TIH materials. Support efforts to reform the Surface Transportation Board and providing more oversight of the railroads. Oppose efforts to remove railroads common carrier obligation. Worked with DOT's PHMSA and FMCSA to support mandatory anhydrous ammonia nurse tank testing and clinics. Oppose the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax as a way to fund the federal highway system Support federal preemption on the transportation of HAZMAT. Work with Congress, FMCSA to reform the HAZMAT Safety Permit Program. Request Congress eliminate or streamline states Hazmat registration programs. Support efforts to revise federal "tank vehicle" definition Support HR 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) Support Hazmat Safety Permit program reform language for inclusion in FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Bill. Oppose mandatory use of electronic logging devices for agricultural operations Oppose FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner mandatory program. Support for S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Support WRRDA
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 335 - "Realize America's Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act" H.R. 1027 - "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013" H.R. 1900 - "Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act" S. 218 - "Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013" S. 488 - "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013" S. 638 - "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013" S. 2777 - "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014" Natural gas as a transportation fuel and fueling stations Natural gas vehicle technology issues
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 335 - "Realize America's Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act" H.R. 1027 - "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013" H.R. 1900 - "Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act" S. 218 - "Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013" S. 488 - "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013" S. 638 - "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013" S. 2777 - "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014" Natural gas as a transportation fuel and fueling stations Natural gas vehicle technology issues
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Support removal of the antitrust exemptions for the railroads, and support reforms at the Surface Transportation Board in order to ensure that rail customers are not the subject of monopoly shipping rates. Supported S. 2777, which passed the Senate Commerce Committee.
Client expense: $152,493 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act -- Bill in its entirety; H.R. 4576, a bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes; 4738, the Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5101, the Nation Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5122, the Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5345, the RESPONSE Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5638, a bill to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. __, to amend title 49 of U.S. Code, to require electronic shipping papers for rail transportation of hazardous material purposes; S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2858, the Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2784, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); * Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying prior to December 12, 2014.
Client expense: $1,490,982 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Section 130 highway grade-crossing program, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues pertaining to the Administrative Procedures Act / Regulatory Reform. Issues pertaining to MAP-21 / highway reauthorization. Issues pertaining to the expansion of coal shipping capacity. Issues pertaining to railroad safety. Issues pertaining to telecommunications, related to Positive Train Control. H.R. 5122, Railroad Hours of Service Employees Technical Corrections Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2858, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
PL 112-141 - Post-enactment issues including truck size and weight study by US DOT, and Positive Train Control deadlines and implementation issues. S. 638 - Railroad AntiTrust Enforcement Act of 2013. Provisions impacting freight rail in FY 2015 appropriations bills. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040-Safe Freight Act. Hill Meetings to Discuss S.1509/H.R. 4105 Maritime Goods Movement Act for the 21st Century. Provisions impacting freight rail in H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. S. 2777 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141): Post-enactment issues impacting railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions. S. 638 - Railroad AntiTrust Enforcement Act of 2013. Issues affecting implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill with respect to grants to high speed rail corridors. Provisions impacting freight rail, truck size and weight. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040-Safe Freight Act. Contacted the House and Senate about H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Regulatory issues impacting freight rail in S 2777 -Surface Transporation Reauthorization Act of 2014. Provisions impacting freight rail in H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues affecting rail construction and investment in PRRIA (H.R. 5449); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bill (S. 2784); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations in STB reauthorization bill (S. 2777); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill;Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2015 appropriations bills S.2438, S. Rept. 113-182, H.R.4745, H. Rept 113-464, and H.R. 83; Transportation policy issues in S.387 the American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act and H.R.1124 the TIGER Grants for Job Creation Act; Post-enactment issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in P.L. 112-141
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)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Monitor the following: H.R.5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014, Passenger Rail issues High speed rail issues AMTRAK related issues Financing generally S.2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014, Rail safety issues S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, Surface Transportation Board issues H.R.4745/S.2438, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2015, Monitor Rail issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Railway-Highways Crossing (Section 130) Program; and Regulatory and Rulemaking issues Railroad supplier issues, generally Rail safety issues, Crude by Rail H.R.5449,Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014, AMTRAK and passenger rail issues S.2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014, Rail safety issues S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, Surface Transportation Board issues Passenger rail issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Railway-Highways Crossing (Section 130) Program; and Regulatory and Rulemaking issues Railroad supplier issues, generally Rail safety issues, Crude by Rail H.R.5449,Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014, AMTRAK and passenger rail issues S.2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014, Rail safety issues S.2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, Surface Transportation Board issues Passenger rail issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies..R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S. 2721/H.R.3940 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; H.R.3937 - To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R.3937 - To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R.3938 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes. Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
Miscellaneous tariff bills: H.R. 5078, H.R. 5079, H.R. 5084, H.R. 5085, H.R. 5086, H.R. 5445, H.R. 5446, H.R. 5447, H.R. 5448, H.R. 5449, H.R. 5728, S. 2766, S. 2768, S. 2771, S. 2776, S. 2777, S. 2780, S. 2782, S. 2785 and S. 2787.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.638 Railroad Anti-Trust Enforcement Act (oppose) Issues related to the Reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL110-432) (Monitor) Various issues associated w/ the transportation of crude oil by rail (monitor) Various issues associated w/ the implementation of the Positive Train Control mandates incorporated in PL 110-432 (monitor) Change the implementation date for positive train control (support) S.1462 - Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (support) H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) Various issues associated with tank car safety (monitor) Various issues associated w/ FCC approval of antennaes for positive train control (monitor) H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 (monitor) S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (oppose) S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 (oppose) Various issues relating to Rail Service (monitor)
Client expense: $1,614,116 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, issues relating to rail regulation; Surface Transportation Board nominations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, provisions pertaining to the utility industry.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; Federal regulatory and legislative issues relating to the railroad industry, including transportation of flammable liquids; Potential legislation amending P.L. 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, regarding rail and truck transportation; Positive Train Control (PTC).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, issues related to truck size and weight; S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; Federal regulatory and legislative issues relating to the railroad industry, including transportation of flammable liquids and railroad antitrust issues; Positive Train Control (PTC).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 2277: Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014; provisions related to energy S. 2777: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; provisions related to revenue and funding S. 2828: Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014; provisions related to energy
Client expense: $3,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: $1,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014; S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; H.R.5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014; S.683 - To amend Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exceptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R.612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013; H.R.3040 - Safe Freight Act; S.1462 - The Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control(PTC) Extension Act; Issues related to the Virginia Avenue Tunnel; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to environmental streamlining; RAPID Act environmental streamlining; S.1397 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act
Client expense: $687,774 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 921 Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe rental Car Act, S 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 4435 Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 3590/ S. 1335 Sportsman's Act; S2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization; H.R. 5771 Tax Extenders; S638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 4007 Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
H.R. 4435 Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 3590/ S. 1335 Sportsman's Act; S2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization; H.R. 5771 Tax Extenders; S638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 4007 Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 4435 Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 3590/ S. 1335 Sportsman's Act; S2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization; H.R. 5771 Tax Extenders; S638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 4007 Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported