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Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 10, 2014
Latest Action
September 10, 2014
Primary Sponsor
Richard BlumenthalDemocratic(CT)
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vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
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2015 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 2410/S.__ (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014); directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code. General lobbying with regard to the passenger rail liability cap. General lobbying with regard to close call reporting of rail incidents. S. 1626 (Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act); reauthorizes Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery.
Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 2410/S.__ (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014); directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes. S. 1360; amends the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code.
Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R.__/S.__ (Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act); draft legislation not officially introduced as of 04-17-2015; specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program. General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S. 2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014); directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
S.2784: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 5624-Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act H.R.5449-Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 S.2784-Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
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
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 · 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
(Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act ["GROW AMERICA Act"]); draft legislation not officially introduced as of 9-30-2014; specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program.General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S.2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014) To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 19: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements; all provisions related to energy S 192: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; all provisions of the bill S 199: Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act; all provisions relating to energy transport S 601: Water Resource Development Act of 2013-provisions related to Corp of Engineers and Ocean Policy language in bill S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; all provisions of the bill S 1175: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy S 1731: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act; all provisions relating to energy S 2083: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act; all provisions related to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas S 2084: Community Protection Act of 2014; all provisions relating to energy S 2365: A Bill to Prohibit The Long-Term Storage of Rail Cars on Certain Railroad Tracks Unless the Surface Transportation Board has Approved the Rail Carrier's Rail Car Storage Plan; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail S 2784: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail S 2858: Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 6: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; all provisions related to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas HR 576: Save Endangered Species Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy HR 580: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; provisions related to exports of LNG HR 1314: To Amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to Establish a Procedure for Approval of Certain Settlements; all provisions relating to energy HR 2202: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas HR 2280: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy HR 2471: Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013; all provisions related to exports of LNG and natural gas HR 2728: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; all provisions relating to energy HR 3533: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act; all provisions relating to energy HR 4139: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Act; all provisions related to LNG and natural gas HR 4440: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 4834: To Authorize Highway Infrastructure and Safety, Transit, Motor Carrier, Rail, and Other Surface Transportation Programs, and for Other Purposes; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 4899: Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014; all provisions relating to energy G̲e̲n̲e̲r̲a̲l̲ ̲D̲i̲s̲c̲u̲s̲s̲i̲o̲n̲s̲ ̲R̲e̲l̲a̲t̲e̲d̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲E̲N̲G̲ ̲(̲n̲o̲ ̲s̲p̲e̲c̲i̲f̲i̲c̲ ̲B̲i̲l̲l̲ ̲#̲)̲:̲ Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports FAIR Act of 2013 - Revenue Sharing Bill; all provisions related to energy Liquefied Natural Gas Exports (LNG) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Making; all provisions relating to energy Crude Oil Rail Transportation; Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order Keystone XL Pipeline Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Rail Safety Proposed Rule Renewable Fuel Standard; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Fraud Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Cellulosic Volume Mandate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Hydraulic Fracturing Study Energy Facility Cyber Security Refinery Process Safety Crude Oil Exports National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidelines Revision Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upstream Venting and Flaring Issues Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development Oil Sands
Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 4996: Energy Markets Emergency Act; provisions related to energy HR 5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014; provisions related to energy H.R. 5682: To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; all provisions of the bill S. 2280: A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; all provisions of the bill S. 2548: A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading commission to take certain emergency action to eliminate excessive speculation in energy markets; provisions related to energy S. 2784: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; provisions related to transportation Discussions related to Transportation Reauthorization, rail safety and transit project funding Discussions related to rail safety
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 · 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 · Railroads
HR 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 Rail Safety Reauthorization High-Speed Rail S 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act Reauthorization Amtrak Funding HR 3040 - Safe Freight Act HR 3634 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act Hr 4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan HR 5638 - Related to on duty time and the blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings HR 1544 - National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2013 Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Hazardous Materials Reauthorization Rail Labor Protections Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Worker Security Training Rail Apprenticeships Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Nominations
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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to the Buy America laws, and legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for CNG/LNG used in transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Also, issues related to changes in the interpretation of law as it pertains to utility relocations. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Matters related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21; including the GROW AMERICA Act. In addition, 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, H.R. 1544, National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-oriented Development Act, H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 and S.2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014.
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)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Economic Issues and Balanced Regulation, including S 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Freight/passenger rail safety including positive train control and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), including S 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 High speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, including HR 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and InvestmentAct of 2014 Natural gas locomotives and natural gas transportation Rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing (including Export-Import Bank financing) HR 721/ S 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 HR 83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015
Client expense: $3,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Freight Rail Economic Issues and Balanced Regulation, including S 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Freight/passenger rail safety including positive train control and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), including S 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 High speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, including HR 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 Natural gas locomotives and natural gas transportation Rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing (including Export-Import Bank financing) H.R. 83 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 721/ S 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client expense: $3,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, advocacy on all provisions as they relate to short line freight railroads. S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014, advocacy on all provisions as they relate to short line freight railroads.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. H.R.3040, "Safe Freight Act" and Sec.21 of S. 2784, "Rail Safety Improvement Act" requiring 2-person locomotive crews.Opposed.
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.2777, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Opposed. S. 1462, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control (PTC) Extension Act." Supported. H.R.5449, "Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act" Monitored. S.2784, "Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014." Opposed.Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) notice of proposed rulemaking on "Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Liquids" and advance notice of proposed rulemaking for "Oil Response Plans for High-Hazard Flammable Trains" (79 FR 45079). Monitored. Surface Transportation Board's "Petition of Rulemaking to Adopt Revised Competitive Switching Rules,(EP-711)" and "Railroad Revenue Adequacy,"(EP-722). Monitored. Also held Hill discussions on moving crude oil by rail.
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 - A bill to amend the federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. H.R.721 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. H.R.2066 - Pets on Trains Act of 2013 - To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act. H.R.4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. H.R.5449 - To reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5638 - To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. S. 2478 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to partner with industry to strengthen the safety culture and safety practices of short line and regional freight railroads. S. 2547 - A bill to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness Operational Needs and Safety Evaluation Subcommittee. S.2777 - Latest Title: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Inward and Outward Facing Cameras in Locomotives and Cab Cars. HR 5638 - To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Amtrak 2015 Budget Request Budget Control Act of 2011. (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits) H.J.RES.59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits)
Client expense: $186,052 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 (proposed Maritime Goods Movement User Fee) S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulation) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (transportation of hazardous materials) H.R. 612 -- Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 (truck size and weight limits) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection & Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 4268 -- Truck Size & Weight Limits in Mississippi H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure investments) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of passenger rail service in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 -- Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (rail economic regulation) S. 1462 -- Implementation Deadline Extension for Positive Train Control S. 2547 -- RESPONSE Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 2777 -- Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 (rail economic regulation) S. 2784 -- Rail Safety Improvement Act (rail safety regulations) S. 2858 -- Toxics by Rail Accountability & Community Knowledge Act of 2014 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) H.R. 3040 -- Safe Freight Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 3551 -- Railway Inspection and Transparency Act (rail safety regulation) H.R. 5449 -- Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014 (passenger rail impacts on host freight railroads) H.R. 5624 -- Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal & Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act (modal equity in transportation infrastructure policy and investment) H.R. 5638 -- Legislation dealing with clearing blocked highway/railroad at-grade crossings Implementation of CN's acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 Freight rail economics and rail safety issues including Positive Train Control and Hazardous Materials transportation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act." Opposed.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 Matters related to rail safety and operations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor Sale of DM&E line west of Tracy, Minnesota--Support S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Support balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry. S 638 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Oppose provisions which would repeal the limited railroad antitrust exemptions and which would permit reopenning previously approved railroad transactions.S.1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act Support. HR 3040, Safe Freight Act. Provisions related to train crew size--Monitor HR 3825, Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act--Monitor S. 2365 and HR 4689 requiring approval by the Surface Transportation Board of long term storage of rail cars. Monitor. S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014. Oppose. HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act. Monitor S. 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014. Monitor HR 5638 to allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. Monitor HR 5449 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014. Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to the Buy America laws, and legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Also, issues related to changes in the interpretation of law as it pertains to utility relocations. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Matters related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21; including the GROW AMERICA Act. In addition, 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, H.R. 1544, National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-oriented Development Act, H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 and S.2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014.
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)
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed rail and labor. Tax and budget law as it relates to public transportation. Also, legislation related to the Buy America laws, and legislation to extend the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for transit vehicles, and legislation to maintain the commuter tax benefit. Matters related to the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act, including provisions expanding the application of Buy America laws in transit and rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Also, issues related to changes in the interpretation of law as it pertains to utility relocations. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. Matters related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Specifics include proposals to reauthorize Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA) and Rail Safety Improvement Act (RSIA). General issues related to successor legislation to MAP-21; including the GROW AMERICA Act. In addition, 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, H.R. 1544, National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-oriented Development Act, H.R. 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 and S.2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014.
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)
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 19: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements; all provisions related to energy S 192: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas S 199: Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act; all provisions relating to energy transportS 251: Phantom Fuel Reform Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 344: A Bill to Prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from Approving the Introduction into Commerce of Gasoline that contains Greater Than 10-Volume-Percent Ethanol, and for Other Purposes; all provisions relating to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 601: Water Resource Development Act of 2013-provisions related to Corp of Engineers and Ocean Policy language in bill S 977: Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas S 1175: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy S 1731: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act; all provisions relating to energy S 1807: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 2083: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act; all provisions related to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas S 2084: Community Protection Act of 2014; all provisions relating to energy S 2365: A Bill to Prohibit The Long-Term Storage of Rail Cars on Certain Railroad Tracks Unless the Surface Transportation Board has Approved the Rail Carrier's Rail Car Storage Plan; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail S 2784: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail S 2858: Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail Senator Ben Cardin's Draft Renewable Fuel Standard bill (not yet introduced); all provisions relating to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Senators Vitter-Cardin-Udall Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Draft bill (not yet introduted); all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 6: Domestic Properity and Global Freedom Act; all provisions related to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas HR 576: Save Endangered Species Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy HR 580: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas HR 875: To Provide for a Comprehensive Assessment of the Scientific and Technical Research on the Implications of the Use of Mid-level Ethanol Blends, and for Other Purposes; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1314: To Amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to Establish a Procedure for Approval of Certain Settlements; all provisions relating to energy HR 1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1462: RFS Reform Act of 2013; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1469: Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 2202: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas HR 2280: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy HR 2471: Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natrual gas HR 2728: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; all provisions relating to energy HR 3533: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act; all provisions relating to energy HR 4139: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Act; all provisions related to LNG and natural gas HR 4440: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 4834: To Authorize Highway Infrastructure and Safety, Transit, Motor Carrier, Rail, and Other Surface Transportation Programs, and for Other Purposes; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 4899: Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014; all provisions relating to energy Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports FAIR Act of 2013 - Revenue Sharing Bill; all provisions related to energy Liquefied Natural Gas Exports (LNG) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Making; all provisions relating to energy Crude Oil Rail Transportation; Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order Keystone XL PipelinePipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Rail Safety Proposed Rule Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 (EISA) - Renewable Fuel Standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemaking Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Indentification Number (RIN) Fraud Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Cellulosic Volume Mandate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Hydraulic Fracturing Study Energy Facility Cyber Security Refinery Process Safety Crude Oil Exports National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidelines Revision Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upstream Venting and Flaring Issues Hyrdaulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development Tier III Gasoline Oil Sands European Union (EU) Fuel Quality Directive
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; HR 1462 RFS Reform Act; HR 4738 Tank Car Safety Act; HR 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; S 2280 A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; S 2547 RESPONSE Act; S 2762 Propane Supply and Security Act; S 2784 Rail Safety Improvement Act;78 Fed. Reg. 54849 Hazardous Materials: Rail Petitions and Recommendations To Improve the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation; 78 Fed. Reg. 71732 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program; 79 Fed. Reg. 23414 Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; 79 Fed. Reg. 45015 Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains; 79 Fed. Reg. 45079 Hazardous Materials: Oil Spill Response Plans for High-Hazard Flammable Trains; 79 Fed. Reg. 46353 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Extension of Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines for 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards; Efforts related to a Strategic Product Reserve; Efforts related to anticipated rail safety regulation; Efforts related to standard measurements for retail fuels; Efforts related to transport of crude oil by rail; Efforts relating to EPA's implementation of the renewable fuels standard; Efforts relating to refined products and exports; Legislative efforts concerning renewable fuel standards; Legislative efforts related to Canadian oil sands.
Client expense: $2,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Economic Issues and Balanced Regulation, including S 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Freight/passenger rail safety including positive train control and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), including S 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014High speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, including HR 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and InvestmentAct of 2014 Natural gas locomotives and natural gas transportation Rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing (including Export-Import Bank financing), ), P.L. 113-164 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, FY 2015 HR 721/ S 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 S 2438 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4745 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2015
Client expense: $5,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
Freight Rail Economic Issues and Balanced Regulation, including S 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Freight/passenger rail safety including positive train control and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment), including S 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014High speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding, including HR 5449, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 Natural gas locomotives and natural gas transportation Rail equipment manufacturing and export promotion and financing (including Export-Import Bank financing), P.L. 113-164 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, FY 2015 HR 721/ S 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 S 2438 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 4745 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2015 HR 5021 - Highway & Transportation Funding Act of 2014
Client expense: $5,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Reserve System, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · third_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 and H.R.4745; 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 · third_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; H.R. 4738, the Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5101, the National 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 the U.S. Code, to require electronic shipping papers for rail transportation of hazardous material and for other 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 balanced 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 the 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.
Client expense: $1,398,924 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_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; H.R. 4738, the Tank Car Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5101, the National 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 the U.S. Code, to require electronic shipping papers for rail transportation of hazardous material and for other 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 balanced 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 the 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.
Client expense: $1,398,924 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 2777 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, advocacy on all provisions as they relate to short line freight railroads. S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014, advocacy on all provisions as they relate to short line freight railroads.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
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: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
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: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
Public Law 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, Regulatory and safety issues S.2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, Regulatory and safety issues Railroad supplier issues, generally Rail safety issues, generally 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
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Public Law 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, Regulatory and safety issues S.2322, MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, Regulatory and safety 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 Rail safety issues, generally H.R.5449,Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014, Passenger rail issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 638 - A bill to amend the federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. H.R.721 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 H.R.2066 - Pets on Trains Act of 2013 - To require Amtrak to propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act H.R.4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. H.R.5449 - To reauthorize federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. H.R.5638 - To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. S. 2478 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to partner with industry to strengthen the safety culture and safety practices of short line and regional freight railroads. S. 2547 - A bill to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness Operational Needs and Safety Evaluation Subcommittee S.2777 Latest Title: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 S.2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014 (Inward and Outward Facing Cameras in Locomotives and Cab Cars) Amtrak 2015 Budget Request Metra and Positive Train Control/TIGER Grant Budget Control Act of 2011 - (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits) H.J.RES.59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (Railroad Retirement unemployment and sickness benefits Re-Nomination of Walt Barrows to the Railroad Retirement Board
Client expense: $262,676 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 5449 - Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 Rail Safety Reauthorization High-Speed Rail S. 2784 - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act Reauthorization Amtrak Funding H.R. 3040 - Safe Freight Act H.R. 3634 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R. 4576 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to Establish and Implement a Fatigue Management Plan H.R. 5638 - Related to on duty time and the blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings H.R. 1544 - National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2013 Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Hazardous Materials Reauthorization Rail Labor Protections Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Worker Security Training Rail Apprenticeships Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Nominations
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
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
(Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act ["GROW AMERICA Act"]); draft legislation not officially introduced as of 9-30-2014; specific interest relating to a provision that would withhold from discovery or admission into evidence certain information related to the railroad safety risk reduction program.General lobbying regarding the limitation of the admissibility of safety evidence. S.2784 (Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014) To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE