Loading…
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
Legislative Progress
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
94pct
274d open
vs 3,548 other S bills in the 114th — cohort avg 43d
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Removes the Surface Transportation Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. Repeals the requirement that DOT provide administrative support for the Board. (Sec. 4) Increases Board membership from three to five members. Increases from two to three the minimum number of Board members who must have professional standing and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of transportation, transportation regulation, or economic regulation. Increases from one to two the minimum number of Board members who must have professional or business experience (including agriculture) in the private sector. (Sec. 5) Authorizes a majority of Board members to hold a meeting not open to the public to discuss official business if: no formal or informal vote or other official agency action is taken, each individual present is a Board member or employee, and the Board's General Counsel is present. Requires the Board to disclose topics and participants within two business days after any non-public meeting, unless the discussion relates to an ongoing proceeding, in which case the required disclosure is postponed till the date of the final Board decision. (Sec. 6) Requires the Board to: establish a database of rail service complaints it has received, and post quarterly reports of rail rate reasonableness cases as well as rail service complaints it has received on its website. (Sec. 7) Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2016-FY2020 for the Board. (Sec. 8) Allows a rail carrier's agent to be located outside of Washington, DC. (Sec. 9) Grants the DOT Inspector General authority to review only the financial management, property management, and business operations of the Board to determine its compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 11) Requires the Board to: maintain one or more simplified and expedited methods for determining the reasonableness of challenged rail rates in cases where a full stand-alone cost presentation is too costly, given the value of the case; and maintain procedures to ensure expeditious handling of challenges to the reasonableness of rail rates. Prescribes time limits for Board review of rail rate reasonableness cases, including: 150 days for discovery, 155 days for development of the evidentiary record, 60 days for submission of a closing brief, and 180 days for a final Board decision. Authorizes the Board to extend a timeline after a request from any party or in the interest of due process. Repeals certain rail service contract limitations involving the transportation of agricultural commodities. (Sec. 12) Authorizes the Board to investigate rail carrier and pipeline carrier violations on its own initiative as well as on complaint (as under existing law). Prescribes requirements for investigations commenced on the Board's own initiative. (Sec. 13) Requires the Board to establish a voluntary binding arbitration process to resolve rail rate and practice disputes. (Sec. 14) Directs the Government Accountability Office to study rail rate contract proposals containing multiple origin-to-destination movements. (Sec. 15) Directs the Board to report to Congress on whether: current large rate case methodologies are sufficient, not unduly complex, and cost effective; and sound economic alternative methodologies exist, or could be developed, to streamline and expedite large rate cases. Requires the Board to make quarterly reports to Congress on its progress toward addressing the issues raised in each unfinished regulatory proceeding, regardless of whether the proceeding is subject to a statutory or regulatory deadline. (Sec. 16) Requires Board standards and procedures for establishing revenue levels for rail carriers to be adequate for the infrastructure and investment needed to meet the present and future demand for rail services. (Sec. 17) Declares that nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any suit commenced by or against the Board, or any proceeding or challenge pending before it, before the enactment of this Act.
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Filing registrants (92)
Became Public Law No: 114-110.
Became Public Law No: 114-110.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9218-9221)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9218-9221)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S. 808.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 808.
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov
2020 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. For any the year-end omnibus-coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. CARES Act - In the third Coronavirus response package, or CARES, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
2020 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. For any additional coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
2020 · third_quarter · Transportation
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. CARES Act - In the third Coronavirus response package, or CARES, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
2020 · second_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. For any additional coronavirus emergency relief package, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9218-9223)
Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4329-4331; text as passed Senate: CR S4329-4331)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4329-4331; text as passed Senate: CR S4329-4331)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-52.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
| Senate |
| Referred to |
| March 19, 2015 |
| March 19, 2015 |
| Enrolled Bill | -- |
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2020 · second_quarter · Transportation
Moving Forward Act - In the House Democratic infrastructure proposal, NACD lobbied for general infrastructure improvements paired with revenue-stabilizing measures in addition to small changes to existing transportation law. NACD advocated for inclusion of the DRIVE Safe Act language into HR2 as well as changes proposed to the Hazmat title to clarify the status of goods in rail containers. NACD opposes the change to increase the minimum commercial motor vehicle insurance from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. CARES Act - In the third Coronavirus response package, or CARES, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2020 · first_quarter · Transportation
2019/2020 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019/2020. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. CARES Act - In the third Coronavirus response package, or CARES, NACD again lobbied for tariff relief and other business support measures. NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2020 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
2019/2020 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019/2020. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21. CARES Act - In the third Coronavirus response package, or CARES, NACD advocated for the inclusion of the Senates infrastructure language in this package.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
2019 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019/2020. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
2019 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019/2020. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings were held in late-2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · third_quarter · Transportation
2019 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings are being planned for summer/fall 2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · second_quarter · Transportation
2019 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings are being planned for summer/fall 2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2019 · first_quarter · Transportation
2019 Infrastructure Package - Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump have all expressed support for passing an infrastructure bill in 2019. NACD supports bipartisan legislative efforts to reform our aging transportation infrastructure, specifically rail systems, highways, and bridges. Rail Reform - In 2015, Congress passed S. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act to reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The bill expanded the STB from three to five board members, whom the president appoints and Congress approves. NACD asks Congress to encourage the administration to expedite the STB confirmation process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. Patrick Fuchs and Marty Oberman have since been nominated and confirmed by Congress and are serving on the STB. The White House is reprocessing Michelle Schultzs paperwork for re-nomination, and Senate Democrats are starting to review potential democratic candidates to recommend to the White House. Congress must reauthorize the STB before it expires in 2020. Hearings are being planned for summer/fall 2019. Support of the DRIVE-Safe Act - On February 26, 2019, The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (H.R. 1374) was introduced in the House by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) also introduced the Senate companion bill (S. 569). Currently, 48 states allow individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses at age 18; however, those states prohibit drivers until they are 21 from moving goods across state lines. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits including in the THUD Appropriations subcommittees; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · second_quarter · Transportation
S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation (Surface Transportation Board and Congress) Rail Liability Study (DOT-Congress) Competitive Switching Proposal (Ex Parte 711) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works appropriations - Congress TIH tank car service life (DOT-Congress) TIH tank car design specification (DOT-Congress) AAR Tank Car Committee phase-out of TIH tank cars (DOT and Congress) Truck Weight Modernization Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation (DOT-STB-Congress) Rail Service Issues and STB Directed Service Regulations (STB-Congress) Infrastructure Legislation (Congress)
Client expense: $306,215 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations. Issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities. S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act. Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017. Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products Issues pertaining to truck weight limits including in the THUD Appropriations subcommittees Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · first_quarter · Transportation
S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation (Surface Transportation Board and Congress) Rail Liability Study (DOT-Congress) Competitive Switching Proposal (Ex Parte 711) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works appropriations - Congress TIH tank car service life (DOT-Congress) TIH tank car design specification (DOT-Congress) AAR Tank Car Committee phase-out of TIH tank cars (DOT and Congress) Truck Weight Modernization Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation (DOT-STB-Congress) Rail Service Issues and STB Directed Service Regulations (STB-Congress) Infrastructure Legislation (Congress)
Client expense: $306,215 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation (Surface Transportation Board and Congress) Rail Liability Study (DOT-Congress) Competitive Switching Proposal (Ex Parte 711) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works appropriations - Congress TIH tank car service life (DOT-Congress) TIH tank car design specification (DOT-Congress) AAR Tank Car Committee phase-out of TIH tank cars (DOT and Congress) Truck Weight Modernization
Client expense: $321,279 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act. Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017. Oppose efforts to increase truck weight limits.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2017 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Railroads
Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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
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 · 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: $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
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act Support Positive Train Control Extension Support S808-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client expense: $994,546 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to rail transportation, rail tank cars, rail-shipper matters, rail competition and competitive switching, positive train control, rail mergers, rail liability issues and rail security. S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 - implementation issues and funding
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation (Surface Transportation Board and Congress) Rail Liability Study (DOT-Congress) Competitive Switching Proposal (Ex Parte 711) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Railroad Service Reports (Ex Parte 724) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Water Resources Development Act authorization TIH tank car service life (comment on NPRM) TIH tank car design specification (petition) AAR Tank Car Committee phase-out of TIH tank cars (DOT and Congress)
Client expense: $274,055 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act Support Positive Train Control Extension Support S808-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,071,606 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Implementation of S.808: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers.
Client expense: $755,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
Reduce Frequency of Railroad Delays Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act Support Positive Train Control Extension Support S808-Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client expense: $1,071,606 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to rail transportation, rail tank cars, rail-shipper matters, rail competition and competitive switching, positive train control, rail mergers, rail liability issues and rail security. S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 - implementation issues and funding.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1393, Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015 S. 762, Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015 S. 880, Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client expense: $27,003 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Monitored implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, and other STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
S 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 implementation (Surface Transportation Board and Congress) Rail Liability Study (DOT-Congress) Competitive Switching Proposal (Ex Parte 711) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Railroad Service Reports (Ex Parte 724) - Surface Transportation Board-Congress Water Resources Development Act authorization TIH tank car service life (comment on NPRM) TIH tank car design specification (petition) AAR Tank Car Committee phase-out of TIH tank cars (DOT and Congress)
Client expense: $295,491 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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