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Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 28, 2013
Latest Action
February 28, 2013
Primary Sponsor
John D. Rockefeller, IVDemocratic(WV)
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vs 3,002 other S bills in the 113th — cohort avg 39d
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2014 · second_quarter · Transportation
Freight Rail Economic Issues and Balanced Regulation Freight/passenger rail safety including positive train control and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment) High speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding 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 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: $2,920,000 · 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 · second_quarter · Railroads
Freight Rail Economic Issues and Balanced Regulation Freight/passenger rail safety including positive train control and hazardous materials transportation (rail tank car safety and petroleum shipment) High speed and intercity passenger rail, Amtrak, commuter and freight rail development and funding 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 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: $2,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 721, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety; S. 411, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 -- Section 206 and Section 215; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act -- Section 116 and Section 135; H.R. 4718, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1, Tax Reform Act of 2014; -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act; H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act. Issues related to corporate Tax reform. * Ian Jefferies did not engage in any Senate lobbying prior to December 12, 2014.
Client expense: $1,490,982 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260/HR 5771. - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013, S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act), HR 5771 (Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014). Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288, S. 2260, and HR 5771. House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act HR 83 "Cromnibus": support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline for PTC. No bill number: Support for agency flexibility in prior FTA/CIG grant expenditures. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Benjamin L. Cardin | Democratic | MD |
| Bill Nelson | Democratic | FL |
| Carl Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Dean Heller | Republican | NV |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John E. Walsh | Democratic | MT |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Lamar Alexander | Republican | TN |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark Begich | Democratic | AK |
| Mark Kirk | Republican | IL |
| Mark L. Pryor | Democratic | AR |
| Mary L. Landrieu | Democratic | LA |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Saxby Chambliss | Republican | GA |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
| Tom Harkin | Democratic | IA |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
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)
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
P.L. 112-141 Post-enactment MAP-21 issues on computation of FTA formula funds. Support S. 411/H.R. 721- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. Support federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 411/H.R.712- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013; Support for Sec. 116 of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771) extending the section 45G railroad maintenance credit; lobbying in the 113th Congress in advance of the introduction of legislation in the 114th Congress to extend the section 45G railroad maintenance credit (no bill number).
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
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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.411 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act S.2260
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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 411/H.R.712- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
P.L. 112-141 Post-enactment MAP-21 issues on computation of FTA formula funds. Support S. 411/H.R. 721- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. Support federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Advocacy in support of H.R. 721 / S. 411, the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and inclusion in Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, P.L. 113-295.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues relating to tax extenders legislation (S.2260); Rail tax credit extension (H.R.721/S.411)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (MAP-21)-FTA Formula Grants (S.2322, no bill number in House); Rail tax credit extension (H.R.721/S.411); issues related to implementation of positive train control (P.T.C.) (S.1462)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721/S.411 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit bill (support)
Client expense: $1,614,116 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721 / S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013; all provisions relating to the 45G short line tax credit. HR 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; Subtitle B: Business Tax Extenders, the tax credit for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 411/H.R. 721 -- Short-Line Rehabilitation & Investment Act (short-line infrastructure tax credit) S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013 (proposed Maritime Goods Movement User Fee) H.R. 5771 -- Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (bonus depreciation, short-line infrastructure tax credit)
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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 411/H.R. 721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Act of 2013; all provisions regarding the 45G shortline tax credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 116 of H.R. 5771(PL113-295). Supported. H.R. 1. "Tax Reform Act of 2014." Monitored.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721 and S 411, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 . Support extension of shorline railroad tax credit. Corporate tax reform-Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721 and S 411, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 . Support extension of shorline railroad tax credit. Corporate tax reform-Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721 and S 411, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 . Support extension of shorline railroad tax credit. Corporate tax reform-Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
Advocacy in support of H.R. 721 / S. 411, the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Advocacy in support of H.R. 3080 / S. 601, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), P.L. 113-121. Advocacy in support of H.R. 721 / S. 411, the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Advocacy in support of H.R. 3080 / S. 601, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), P.L. 113-121. Advocacy in support of H.R. 721 / S. 411, the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.411 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act S.2260
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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 721, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety; S. 411, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 -- Section 206 and Section 215; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act -- Section 116 and Section 135; H.R. 4718, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation -- bill in its entirety; H.R.__, the Tax Reform Discussion Draft; H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act; Issues related to corporate tax reform. * 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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 721, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety; S. 411, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit -- bill in its entirety; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 -- Section 206 and Section 215; S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act -- Section 116 and Section 135; H.R. 4718, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation -- bill in its entirety; H.R.__, the Tax Reform Discussion Draft; H.R. 5021, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act; Issues related to corporate tax reform. * 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 · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721 / S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013; all provisions relating to the 45G short line tax credit. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2014; all provisions relating to the 45G short line tax credit.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2014 · third_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). 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 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · third_quarter · Railroads
P.L. 112-141 Post-enactment MAP-21 issues on computation of FTA formula funds. Support S. 411/H.R. 721 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. Support federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number). Urge AK Congressional delegation support for DOT TIGER grant application for Seward, AK, intermodal project.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 411/H.R.712 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 721, S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Supports. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Supports reduction in the corporate tax rate. Camp "Discussion Draft dated 2-16-14." Monitored. H.R. 4438,American Research Competitiveness Act," & H.R. 4718 "to amend the IRC of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation." Supported.
Client expense: $580,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lower corporate tax rate (support) HR 721/S 411 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit bill (support)
Client expense: $1,406,891 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
House and Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (MAP-21)-FTA Formula Grants (S.2322, no bill number in House); Rail tax credit extension (H.R.721/S.411); issues related to implementation of positive train control (P.T.C.) (S.1462)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues relating to tax extenders legislation (S.2260); Rail tax credit extension (H.R.721/S.411)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 411/H.R. 721 -- Short-Line Railroad Rehabilitation & Investment Act S. 1509/H.R. 4105 -- Maritime Goods Movement Act of 2013
Client expense: $622,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 411/H.R. 721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Act of 2013; all provisions regarding the 45G shortline tax credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 721 and S 411, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 . Support extension of shorline railroad tax credit. Corporate tax reform-Monitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE