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Introduced
February 24, 2015
Latest Action
December 16, 2016
Primary Sponsor
Heidi HeitkampDemocratic(ND)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
100pct
661d open
vs 3,548 other S bills in the 114th — cohort avg 43d
RESPONSE Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council. The RESPONSE Subcommittee shall develop recommendations for improving emergency responder training and resource allocation for hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents involving railroads after evaluating the following topics: the quality and application of training for state and local emergency responders related to rail hazmat incidents, including training for emergency responders serving small communities near railroads; the availability and effectiveness of federal, state, local, and nongovernmental funding levels related to training emergency responders for rail hazmat incidents, including emergency responders serving small communities near railroads; and the strategy for integrating commodity flow studies, mapping, and rail and hazmat databases for state and local emergency responders and increasing the rate of access to the individual responder in existing or emerging communications technology. The RESPONSE Subcommittee shall terminate within 90 days after the council submits a report approving the RESPONSE Subcommittee recommendations.
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Became Public Law No: 114-321.
Became Public Law No: 114-321.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 546 by Unanimous Consent.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 546 by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7104)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
2019 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga,Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1644, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to provide liability protection for local officials who comply with immigration detainers, and to withhold non-law enforcement federal grant funds from sanctuary jurisdictions; entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2019 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1644, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to provide liability protection for local officials who comply with immigration detainers, and to withhold non-law enforcement federal grant funds from sanctuary jurisdictions; entire bill. S. 1537, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations; entire bill. Implementation of P.L. 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2019 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1210, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. S. 465, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. Legislative proposal reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Implementation of P.L. 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H6319-6320)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H6319-6320)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 546.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6319-6321)
Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 632.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-808.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2649)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-85.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
| Senate |
| Reported by |
| July 21, 2015 |
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Senate | Markup by | March 4, 2015 |
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Senate | Referred to | February 24, 2015 |
| May 10, 2016 |
| Engrossed in Senate | May 9, 2016 |
| Reported to Senate | July 21, 2015 |
| Introduced in Senate | February 24, 2015 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
| Democratic |
| NJ |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Employment & Training Service
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Work with the Veterans Administration to help address veterans' hearing health care needs S.546/H.R.3471 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible for appointment in the Veterans Health Administration H.R. 5620 - VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 546: RESPONSE Act of 2016; provisions related to crude by rail
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act; HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act; HR 703 RFS Elimination Act; HR 704 RFS Reform Act; S 1584 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S 546 RESPONSE Act; S 577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 77420 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017; 81 Fed. Reg. 34778 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018; Efforts related to anticipated crude oil stabilization and volatility regulations; Efforts related to anticipated rail safety regulation; Efforts relating to EPA's implementation of the renewable fuels standard; Legislative efforts concerning renewable fuel standards; Legislative efforts related to Canadian oil sands.
Client expense: $1,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.3265 - A bill to improve rail passenger safety by prohibiting individuals convicted of driving under the influence from holding a license or certification authorizing them to operate a commuter train S 546 RESPONSE Act of 2016 Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts HR 5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes Background checks/threat assessments, legislation and amendment Security training for frontline workers Rail Safety Enforcement Act High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
Client expense: $230,000 · 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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 546, RESPONSE Act of 2015; Support for bicycle and pedestrian safety programs. Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 54, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 527, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015; H.R. 1043, RESPONSE Act of 2015; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015; H.R. 4865, Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act; S. 456, Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; S. 546, RESPONSE Act of 2016 S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 3379, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; Homeland Security Committee Cyber Bill
Client expense: $2,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R.705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act. H.R.749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs. H.R.946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act. H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R.2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.R.5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan. S.546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015. S.769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act. S.853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015. S.859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S.1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S.1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015. S.1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. S.2595 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the railroad tax credit. Water Resources Development Act - Section 214. (Freight railroads). Railroad Retirement Disability Program. Inspector General - Railroad Retirement Board. Drug and Alcohol use among railroad workers. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (rail safety technology). S.2997 - The Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 (PTC). National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding.
Client expense: $372,783 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Mediation Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill 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 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).
Client expense: $1,159,628 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S 2971 National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2016 S 546 The Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation Response Act of 2016
Client expense: $111,890 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
PL 114-94 The Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law S 2844 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 HR 5394 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S 546 The Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation Response Act of 2016
Client expense: $111,890 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor) HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed) HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support) HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose) HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose) S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor) Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
Client expense: $1,448,123 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support)
Client expense: $1,261,827 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern (monitor) Various efforts to liberalize the family medical leave act for the Railroad industry (oppose) Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition (support)
Client expense: $1,198,799 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor) HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed) HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support) HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose) HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose) S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor) Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
Client expense: $1,127,912 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S.808 (PL 114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored implementation and other proceedings at the Surface Transportation Board including "Revenue Adequacy"(EP 722),"Competitive Switching"(EP711),and "Commodity Exemptions"(EP 704). H.R. 22,"FAST Act,"(PL114-94): Monitored Title VII, particularly sections 7311 (ECP Brake Study); 7305 (Thermal Blankets); 7306 (Top Fittings for Tank Cars); and DOT rulemaking on Flammable Materials and Operating Practices(PHMSA-2012-0082). Opposed H.R.1763,"Safe Freight Act", and FRA's Train Crew Staffing (FRA-2014-0033) rule to require two-person crews. S.546,"Railroad Emergency Service Preparedness, Operation Needs, and Safety Evaluation Act"(RESPONSE Act). Monitored.
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill 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 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).
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S.3265 - A bill to improve rail passenger safety by prohibiting individuals convicted of driving under the influence from holding a license or certification authorizing them to operate a commuter train S 546 RESPONSE Act of 2016 Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts HR 5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes Background checks/threat assessments, legislation and amendment Security training for frontline workers Rail Safety Enforcement Act High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
Client expense: $230,000 · 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
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act; HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act; S 546 RESPONSE Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 26643 Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains; 80 Fed. Reg. 77420 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017; 81 Fed. Reg. 34778 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018; Efforts relating to EPA's implementation of the renewable fuels standard; Legislative efforts concerning renewable fuel standards.
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 54, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 527, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015; H.R. 1043, RESPONSE Act of 2015; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015; H.R. 4865, Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act; S. 456, Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; S. 546, RESPONSE Act of 2016 S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 3379, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; Homeland Security Committee Cyber Bill
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (oppose) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (monitor) HR 1763 - Two PersonCrew (opposed) HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support) HR 5786 - Community Protection & Preparedness Act (oppose) HR 5762 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act (oppose) S.3187 - Mandate Oil Spill Investigations & Emergency Rules Act (monitor) Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition Various issues associated with rulemakings at the Surface Transportation Board
Client expense: $1,448,123 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill 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 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).
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 546, RESPONSE Act of 2015; Support for bicycle and pedestrian safety programs. Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R.705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs H.R.946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R.2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 H.R.3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRRA). H.R.5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan. S.546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015 S.769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act S.853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S.859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S.1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S.1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S.1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. S.2595 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the railroad tax credit. Water Resources Development Act - Section 214 (Freight railroads) Railroad Retirement Disability Program Inspector General - Railroad Retirement Board Drug and Alcohol use among railroad workers National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding
Client expense: $376,573 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Veterans
Work with the Veterans Administration to help address veterans' hearing health care needs S.546/H.R.3471 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible for appointment in the Veterans Health Administration H.R. 5620 - VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues relating to emergency response to incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including crude oil. Issues related to the ALERT grant program and the use of technology to improve the training of emergency responders for hazardous materials incidents. S. 546, the RESPONSE Act, provisions relating to the emergency response to an incident involving crude oil shipments. Issues relating to federal standards for ambulances. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, the FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to funding for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ALERT grant program.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Justice Program, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 546, RESPONSE Act of 2015; Support for bicycle and pedestrian safety programs. Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs. H.R. 946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act. H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R. 2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R. 3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRRA). S. 546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015. S. 769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act. S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015. S. 859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S. 1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S.1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015. S.1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. H.R. (not assigned yet) - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan. Water Resources Development Act - Section 214 (Freight railroads) Railroad Retirement Disability Program. Inspector General - Railroad Retirement Board New Jersey Transit Potential Strike Potential Canadian Pacific/Norfolk Southern Merger National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding
Client expense: $346,855 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Mediation Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1043/S 546 Response Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1679 Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 (monitor) S 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act (monitor) S 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 (monitor) HR 1405 Rails Act (monitor) S 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (oppose) S 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (support/monitor) HR 1763 - Two Man Crew (opposed) Various issues associated with Canadian Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Various issues dealing w/ the transportation of oil by rail Various efforts to clarify 1875 Right of Way definition HR 354 - To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (oppose) HR 5616 Tulare Youth Recreation and Womens History Enhancement Act (support)
Client expense: $1,261,827 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Veterans
Work with the Veterans Administration to help address veterans' hearing health care needs S.546/H.R.3471 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible for appointment in the Veterans Health Administration
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Issues relating to emergency response to incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including crude oil and using technology to improve the training of emergency responders for such events. S. 546, the RESPONSE Act, provisions relating to the emergency response to an incident involving crude oil shipments. S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act, provisions relating to training for first responders to respond to incidents involving the transportation of crude oil. Issues relating to federal standards for ambulances. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, the FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to funding for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ALERT grant program.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Railroad Administration, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
Discussions related to the state of freight rail in America S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (all sections of full text) Monitored implementation of P.L. 114-110 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 Monitored discussions pertaining to FRA proposed regulations regarding train crew size for freight rail Monitored proposed regulations on the transport of crude oil by rail Monitored discussion relating to infrastructure development and financing Monitored discussions pertaining to the definition of On-Time Performance of passenger rail
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs 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: $325,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection