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Safe Freight Act This bill prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Mexican train crews operating in the United States; S. 2360'H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Cross-Border Rail Issues H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act S 2861 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act
Client expense: $240,000 · 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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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| MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Sec. 407; H.R. 7076, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1081, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 660, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; 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: $1,169,347 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233/S. 2360 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R. 3053 - The Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018. H.R. 3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. S. 2848 - To improve Department of Transportation controlled substances and alcohol testing, and for other purposes. S. 2861 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains). Amtrak Funding FY 18 Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 19 Funding.
Client expense: $287,006 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) HR 7076 - The Oil & Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act bill to reinstate ECP brake requirements on high-hazard flammable unit trains operating over 30 MPH (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control (monitor) Issues regarding cross border rail traffic between the US and Mexico (monitor)
Client expense: $1,032,966 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to FAST Act; Issues related to increasing truck size and weight; Issues related to safety technology; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to trade/NAFTA; Issues related to modal equity and transportation funding; Issues related to Passenger rail service; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to hours of service requirements for railroad response vehicles; Issues related to hours of service maintenance of way employees. HR233 and S2360 Safe Freight Act (2 man crew); HR6027 and S3023 THUD Appropriations Act, railroad grade crossings.
Client expense: $499,431 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the FAST Act; Issues related to increasing truck size and weight; Issues related to safety technology; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to trade/NAFTA; Issues related to modal equity and transportation funding; Issues related to Passenger rail service; Issues related to rail labor; S. 1233 Rail Shippers Fairness Act; S. 145` Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership Act. Issues related to hours of service requirements for railroad response vehicles; Issues related to hours of service maintenance of way employees. HR233 and S2360 Safe Freight Act (2 man crew); HR6027 and S3023 THUD Appropriations Act; railroad grade crossings.
Client expense: $464,634 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Mexican train crews operating in the United States; S. 2360'H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Sec. 407; H. Res. 1081, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. Res. 660, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; 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: $1,148,840 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Cross-Border Rail Issues H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act S 2861 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act
Client expense: $240,000 · 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
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control (monitor) Issues regarding cross border rail traffic between the US and Mexico (monitor)
Client expense: $1,059,888 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233/S. 2360 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R. 721/S. 407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. H.R. 3053 - The Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018. H.R. 3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. S. 2848 - To improve Department of Transportation controlled substances and alcohol testing, and for other purposes. S. 2861 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long Trains). Amtrak FY18 Funding. Rail Security Issues. Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 19 Funding.
Client expense: $354,807 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Unemployment
S. 2360, the Disability Employment Incentives Act Implementation of P.L. 113-128, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Permanent Extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit The Rehab Act Reauthorization The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act Reauthorization of Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
Client expense: $46,327 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the FAST Act; Issues related to increasing truck size and weight; Issues related to safety technology; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to trade/NAFTA; Issues related to modal equity and transportation funding; Issues related to Passenger rail service; Issues related to rail labor; S. 1233 Rail Shippers Fairness Act; S. 145` Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership Act. Issues related to hours of service requirements for railroad response vehicles; Issues related to hours of service maintenance of way employees. HR233 and S2360 Safe Freight Act (2 man crew); HR6027 and S3023 THUD Appropriations Act; railroad grade crossings.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to the FAST Act; Issues related to increasing truck size and weight; Issues related to safety technology; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to trade/NAFTA; Issues related to modal equity and transportation funding; Issues related to Passenger rail service; Issues related to rail labor; S. 1233 Rail Shippers Fairness Act; S. 145` Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership Act. Issues related to hours of service requirements for railroad response vehicles; Issues related to hours of service maintenance of way employees. HR233 and S2360 Safe Freight Act (2 man crew); HR6027 and S3023 THUD Appropriations Act; railroad grade crossings.
Client expense: $503,840 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts 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 Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act S 2861 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act
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
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. H.R.233, Safe Freight Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2360, Safe Freight Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1451, RAILS Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R.4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, all matters pertaining to unmanned aircraft systems; tower marking issues. Discussions related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $755,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3148 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4766, Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018 - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the 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: $1,205,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations - no specific legislation. Crude by rail safety - no specific legislation. USACE permitting: section 214 permitting process; section 401 and 404 environmental review process. H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Millennium Export Terminal Project and TIGER. President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad and environmental regulations - no specific legislation. NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Superfund program - no specific legislation. S. 2360 - Safe Freight Act - all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control
Client expense: $985,181 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R.233/S.2360 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R.721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. H.R.3148 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. H.R.4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. S.2848 - To improve Department of Transportation controlled substances and alcohol testing, and for other purposes. S.2861 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act: To prosecute, as a federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains). Amtrak FY 18 Funding. Rail Security Issues - Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 19 Funding.
Client expense: $316,229 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 988, a bill to provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1093, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3769, The National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4629, Save Our Communities from Risky Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1451, Railroad Advancement of Innovation Reform and Leadership with Rails (RAILS) - bill in its entirety; S. 2360, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the 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: $1,214,592 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
RAILS Act Sleep Apnea- S.1883 and HR.3882 Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts 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 S 2360 Safe Freight Act HR 4925 FRA Safety Data Improvement Act HR 4766 Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act
Client expense: $260,000 · 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
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233 - The Safe Freight Act/S. 2360. H.R. 721/S.407 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE)Act. H.R. 1093 - To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted with respect to railroads and rail transit agencies. H.R. 3148 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S. 1451 - RAILS ACT (Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act) - To facilitate and promote innovative approaches to railroad safety, and for other purposes. S.1883/H.R. 3882 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to publish a final rule to provide for the screening, testing, and treatment for sleep disorders of individuals operating commercial vehicles. H.R. 4766 - Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018. Bill Number Not Known: To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train member to the same extent as such actions against aircraft crew members are prosecuted. Rail Safety Issues (Oil derailments) (ECP Brakes) (Long trains) Amtrak FY 18 Funding. Rail Security Issues - Railroad Training Program for frontline employees. Federal Railroad Administrator Nomination. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. National Mediation Board FY 18 Funding.
Client expense: $426,239 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Transportation
DOT Drug Testing Expansion and Elimination of Blind Specimen Testing S.2360: Safe Freight Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations - no specific legislation. Crude by rail safety - no specific legislation. USACE permitting: section 214 permitting process; section 401 and 404 environmental review process. H.R. 3353 & S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 and H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Millennium Export Terminal Project and TIGER. President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad and environmental regulations - no specific legislation. FRA Administrator Nomination - no specific legislation. NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Superfund program - no specific legislation. S. 2360 - Safe Freight Act - all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
HR 1093 - Requires FRA and FTA to notify Congress for safety audit (monitor) HR 2223 - To provide for a rail spill preparedness fund and for other purposes (monitor) S 1233 - A bill to improve efficiency & reliability of rail transportation by reforming the Surface Transportation Board (oppose) S 1451 - A bill to facilitate & promote innovative approaches to rail safety (support) HR 233 - Mandate crew sizes (oppose) S 2360 - Safe Freight Act (oppose) HR 4766 - A bill to prohibit further extensions of Positive Train Control (oppose) Various issues related to Positive Train Control
Client expense: $1,031,328 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 233/S. 2360 - Safe Freight Act Matters related to freight rail issues, truck weight, DOT nominations, and sleep apnea
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE