Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards. These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-305.
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
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements
Client expense: $3,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Support for CFATS reauthorization. Oversight of CFATS, Congressional Risk Management (RMP), Clean Air Act. Immigration. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) reader implementation, H.R. 5729 and S.3094 delaying implementation of the TWIC biometric reader, product registration (labeling, open markets).
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 3094: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; provisions related to implementation
Client expense: $3,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 4015: Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017; provisions related to corporate governance HR: 4311: Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017; provisions related to international trade HR 5576: Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2018; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 140: Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2018; provisions related to project authorization S. 2444: Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 3019: Accurate Labels Act; provisions related to chemicals S. 3094: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; provisions related to implementation Discussions related to nominations for Consumer Product Safety Commission and various agencies
Client expense: $3,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Motor Carrier Safety Policies and Regulations Highway Funding NAFTA/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program Truck Size & Weight Policies Entry-Level Driver Training Truck Parking Tolling and Public Private Partnerships Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) EPA/NHTSA Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Regulations EPA Diesel Emissions Regulations Hours-of-Service Regulations Highway Trust Fund Taxes Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility F4A, Driver Compensation; H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Compliance, Safety, Accountability program H.R 1568, Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act H.R. 1664, Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act S. 763, Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act Electronic Logging Device Implementation Automobile transporters Autonomous vehicles H.R. 3282, ELD Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3889, WHEEL Act H.R. 2946, Heavy Truck, Tractor and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2017 S. 2219, the Stop Underrides Act H.R. 4622, the Stop Underrides Act H.R. 3570, Transportation and Trailer Modernization Act H.R. 5417, The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers Act H.R. 5358, DRIVE-Safe Act H.R. 5948, Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 H.R. 6178, Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety Act H.R.6072, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S.3023, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2938, Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act S. 3051, Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act H.R.5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S.3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 HR 6159, To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study about the impact of electronic logging devices and report the findings to Congress
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Reauthorization of the Chemical Security Anti-Terrorism Standards legislation (CFATS), S. 3405. BASF supports reauthorization of CFATS TWIC Reader Rule, HR. 5729/S. 3094, Review of TWIC efficacy study. BASF supports Coast Guard consideration of the TWIC efficacy study in timing of issuance of TWIC reader mandate
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS); Issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC); H.R. 5729/S. 3094 - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018, all provisions.
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; H.R. 6992, Protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorist attacks Act of 2018; S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Support for CFATS reauthorization. Oversight of CFATS, Congressional Risk Management (RMP), Clean Air Act. Immigration. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) reader implementation, H.R. 5729 and S.3094 delaying implementation of the TWIC biometric reader, product registration (labeling, open markets).
Client expense: $1,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 6609, Port Security Grant Program Reauthorization Act; H.R. 2825 and S. 3094, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act to support maritime CBP resources and staffing and the port security grant program; S. 2717, Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for FY 2019, to support DOT MARAD operations and programs for port infrastructure development; CBP staffing and facilities requirements
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Legislative efforts included conveying to congressional offices the importance of rail reform and how best to legislatively address CSXs current customer service disruptions. oCSX Corporations new management has increased customer frustrations over longer transit times, unreliable switching operations, inefficient car routing and poor customer service. Because of this, the STB has been stepping in as mediator between the rail company and their disgruntled customers. Legislative efforts to encourage Congress to expedite the STB nominating process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. The 2015 STB Reauthorization bill expanded the STB from three to five board members whom the President appoints and Congress approves. At present, there are three open board member slots. the bill expanded the STB from three to five board members whom the President appoints and Congress approves. At present, there are three open board member slots. No sign of change from CSX and short three board members impedes the STB from aggressively executing their congressional authority in making sure CSX is strong enough to handle the needs of American shippers. Legislative efforts in support of H.R. 5358, the DRIVE-Safe Act, introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA-50). This piece of legislation expands the availability of commercially licensed drivers by creating workforce opportunities for the nations 18- through 21-year-old population. Currently, most states allow individuals to obtain commercial drivers licenses at age 18, however, they prohibit drivers from moving goods across state lines until they are 21. Legislative efforts include support of a Senate companion bill to H.R.5358, S.3352, introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Jim Inhofe (R-OK). The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. The U.S. Senate companion bill sits in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Legislative efforts in support of HR 5729, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018. Introduced by Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24), the bill delays implementation of the TWIC Reader Rule, which is due to become effective August 23, 2018. The delay would extend until after the report to Congress is completed, which was required by the Transportation Security Card Program Assessment Act. On July 10, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.5729 under suspension of the rules, as amended and agreed to by voice vote. On July 26, 2018, the Senate passed H.R. 5729 without amendment by unanimous consent. On August 2, 2018, H.R.5729 was signed by President Trump. Became Public Law No: 115-230. Legislation in support of S. 3094, companion legislation to H.R. 5729, introduced in the Senate by Senator Daniel Sullivan (R-AK). The Senate bill has been referred out of committee but has yet to go to the floor for a vote.
2018 · third_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Legislative efforts to regulate cosmetics. No specific legislation has been introduced to-date. Legislative efforts in support of 2018 reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. Legislative efforts include support of S.3405, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018, introduced by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) on September 4, 2018. This legislation would provide the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program with a five-year reauthorization; direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the CFATS Recognition Program to reward CFATS-covered facilities that participate in industry stewardship programs, such as NACD Responsible Distribution; reduce the frequency of CFATS inspections; codify the requirement that DHS file notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments prior to making changes to Appendix A - Chemicals of Interest list; and allow facilities the option to apply PSP to Tier 3 and 4 facilities, rather than require it. Legislative efforts include support of H.R.6992, a companion bill to S.3405, introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman John Katko (R-NY). The bills are identical with the exception of 2 amendments offered at Senate HSGAC markup by Ranking Member Claire McCaskill (D-MO). Legislative efforts in support of HR 5729, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018. Introduced by Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24), the bill delays implementation of the TWIC Reader Rule, which is due to become effective August 23, 2018. The delay would extend until after the report to Congress is completed, which was required by the Transportation Security Card Program Assessment Act. On July 10, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.5729 under suspension of the rules, as amended and agreed to by voice vote. On July 26, 2018, the Senate passed H.R. 5729 without amendment by unanimous consent. On August 2, 2018, H.R.5729 was signed by President Trump. Legislation in support of S. 3094, companion legislation to H.R. 5729, introduced in the Senate by Senator Daniel Sullivan (R-AK). The Senate bill has been referred out of committee but has yet to go to the floor for a vote.
2018 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 3094: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; provisions related to implementation
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 4015: Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017; provisions related to corporate governance HR: 4311: Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017; provisions related to international trade HR 5576: Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2018; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 2444: Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 3019: Accurate Labels Act; provisions related to chemicals S. 3094: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; provisions related to implementation Discussions related to nominations for Consumer Product Safety Commission and various agencies
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Requirements Regulations (81 FR 57651); TWIC - Reader Requirements; Delay of Effective Date (83 FR 29067) Legislation to address TWIC reader rule requirements - H.R.5729 and S.3094, the TWIC Accountability Act; S.3405 and H.R.6992, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks of 2018
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS); Issues related to Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC); H.R. 5729/S. 3094 - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; S. 3405, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements including 81 F.R. 57625
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Support for CFATS reauthorization. Oversight of CFATS, Congressional Risk Management (RMP), Clean Air Act. Immigration. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) reader implementation, H.R. 5729 and S.3094 delaying implementation of the TWIC biometric reader, product registration (labeling, open markets).
Client expense: $1,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
TWIC reader rule, H.R. 5729/S. 3094 . Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities. Reauthorization of the CFATS program, S. 3405 (BASF supports reauthorization of the CFATS program)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Motor Carrier Safety Policies and Regulations Highway Funding NAFTA/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program Truck Size & Weight Policies Entry-Level Driver Training Truck Parking Tolling and Public Private Partnerships Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) EPA/NHTSA Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Regulations EPA Diesel Emissions Regulations Hours-of-Service Regulations Highway Trust Fund Taxes Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility F4A, Driver Compensation; H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Compliance, Safety, Accountability program H.R 1568, Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act H.R. 1664, Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act S. 763, Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act Electronic Logging Device Implementation Automobile transporters Autonomous vehicles H.R. 3282, ELD Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3889, WHEEL Act H.R. 2946, Heavy Truck, Tractor and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2017 S. 2219, the Stop Underrides Act H.R. 4622, the Stop Underrides Act H.R. 3570, Transportation and Trailer Modernization Act H.R. 5417, The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers Act H.R. 5358, DRIVE-Safe Act H.R. 5948, Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 H.R. 6178, Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety Act H.R.6072, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S.3023, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2938, Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act S. 3051, Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act H.R.5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S.3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 HR 6159, To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study about the impact of electronic logging devices and report the findings to Congress H.R.6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019
2018 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 6609, Port Security Grant Program Reauthorization Act; H.R. 2825 and S. 3094, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act to support maritime CBP resources and staffing and the port security grant program; H.R. 5729 and S.3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Act of 2018 to delay implementation of the TWIC reader rule; S. 2717, Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for FY 2019, to support DOT MARAD operations and programs for port infrastructure development
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Transportation
Legislative efforts included conveying to congressional offices the importance of rail reform and how best to legislatively address CSXs current customer service disruptions. oCSX Corporations new management has increased customer frustrations over longer transit times, unreliable switching operations, inefficient car routing and poor customer service. Because of this, the STB has been stepping in as mediator between the rail company and their disgruntled customers. Legislative efforts to encourage Congress to expedite the STB nominating process for greater preparation in addressing rail customer concerns. The 2015 STB Reauthorization bill expanded the STB from three to five board members whom the President appoints and Congress approves. At present, there are three open board member slots. the bill expanded the STB from three to five board members whom the President appoints and Congress approves. At present, there are three open board member slots. No sign of change from CSX and short three board members impedes the STB from aggressively executing their congressional authority in making sure CSX is strong enough to handle the needs of American shippers. Legislative efforts in support of H.R. 5358, the DRIVE-Safe Act, introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA-50). This piece of legislation expands the availability of commercially licensed drivers by creating workforce opportunities for the nations 18- through 21-year-old population. Currently, most states allow individuals to obtain commercial drivers licenses at age 18, however, they prohibit drivers from moving goods across state lines until they are 21. Legislative efforts in support of HR 5729, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018. Introduced by Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24), the bill delays implementation of the TWIC Reader Rule, which is due to become effective August 23, 2018. The delay would extend until after the report to Congress is completed, which was required by the Transportation Security Card Program Assessment Act. On July 10, 2018, the bill passed the House under suspension of the rules. Legislation in support of S. 3094, companion legislation to H.R. 5729, introduced in the Senate by Senator Daniel Sullivan (R-AK). The Senate bill has been referred out of committee but has yet to go to the floor for a vote.
2018 · second_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Legislative efforts to introduce legislation related to agency use of guidance documents in lieu of rulemaking. Agencies have been issuing guidance and expanding scope and coverage of regulations via memorandum rather than pursuing notice and comment rulemaking since the 2015 Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Association decision. The legislation includes S. 951 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017, S. 580 - Truth in Regulations Act of 2017, and S. 584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017. Legislative efforts to regulate cosmetics. No specific legislation has been introduced to-date. Legislative efforts in support of 2018 reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. No legislation has been introduced to date. Legislative efforts in support of HR 5729, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018. Introduced by Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24), the bill delays implementation of the TWIC Reader Rule, which is due to become effective August 23, 2018. The delay would extend until after the report to Congress is completed, which was required by the Transportation Security Card Program Assessment Act. On July 10, 2018, the bill passed the House under suspension of the rules. Legislation in support of S. 3094, companion legislation to H.R. 5729, introduced in the Senate by Senator Daniel Sullivan (R-AK). The Senate bill has been referred out of committee but has yet to go to the floor for a vote.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Pharmacy
Advocate for federal legislation to contain drug costs (s.974, s.3094).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR 4015: Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017; provisions related to corporate governance HR: 4311: Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017; provisions related to international trade S. 2444: Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 3094: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018; provisions related to implementation Discussions related to energy regulations Discussions related to nominations for Consumer Product Safety Commission and various agencies
Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Motor Carrier Safety Policies and Regulations Highway Funding NAFTA/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program Truck Size & Weight Policies Entry-Level Driver Training Truck Parking Tolling and Public Private Partnerships Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) EPA/NHTSA Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Regulations EPA Diesel Emissions Regulations Hours-of-Service Regulations Highway Trust Fund Taxes F4A, Driver Compensation; H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Implementation of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Compliance, Safety, Accountability program H.R 1568, Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1664, Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act S. 763, Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act Electronic Logging Device Implementation Automobile transporters Autonomous vehicles H.R. 3282, ELD Extension Act of 201 H.R. 3889, WHEEL Act H.R. 2946, Heavy Truck, Tractor and Trailer Retail Federal Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2017 S. 2219, the Stop Underrides Act H.R. 4622, the Stop Underrides Act H.R. 3570, Transportation and Trailer Modernization Act H.R. 5417, The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers Act H.R. 5358, DRIVE-Safe Act H.R. 5948, Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 H.R. 6178, Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety Act H.R.6072, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S.3023, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2938, Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act S. 3051, Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act H.R.5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S.3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 HR 6159, To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study about the impact of electronic logging devices and report the findings to Congress
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; H.R. 33, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 59, Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act; H.R. 1443, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 2997, 21st Century Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act; H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 5729, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 S. 584, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017; S. 763, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; S. 1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S. 3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Re-authorization and Reform; Cyber Security Executive Order; Drones Regulation; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) Requirements
Client expense: $3,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS); Issues related to Transporation Worker Indentification Card (TWIC); H.R. 5729/S.3094 - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018, all provisions;
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Requirements Regulations (81 FR 57651); TWIC - Reader Requirements; Delay of Effective Date (83 FR 29067) Legislation to address TWIC reader rule requirements - H.R.5729 and S.3094, the TWIC Accountability Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards reauthorization
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 2825 and S. 3094, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act to support maritime CBP resources and staffing and the port security grant program; H.R. 5729 and S.3094, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Act of 2018 to delay implementation of the TWIC reader rule; S. 2717, Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for FY 2019, to support DOT MARAD operations and programs for port infrastructure development
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $214,802 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $224,125 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $260,415 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office