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Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-Safe Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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2019 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 1251, Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2019 H.R. 1508/S. 146, Move America Act of 2019 H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act H.R. 2541/S. 352, Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act H.R. 2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act H.R. 2864, Rebuild America Act of 2019 H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, including provision relating to implementation of a community development block grant (CDBG) program S. 1211, Addressing Underdeveloped and Tribally Operated Streets Act S. 1398, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 S. 1939, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation (Moving FIRST) Act Potential legislation similar to S. 3352, Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act (115th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 1885, American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START) Act (115th Congress) Nomination of Stephen Dickson to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Various issues relating to implementation and reauthorization of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141), including funding levels; implementation and reauthorization of Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act (P.L. 114-322); implementation of Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94); implementation of Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-121); implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95); use of tax policy to pay for transportation including mandatory repatriation and repatriation holidays; movement of waterborne commerce along the nations inland waterways; National Freight Advisory Council; revenue sources for the Highway Trust Fund; infrastructure modernization; funding and financing mechanisms for surface transportation, aviation, marine transportation, and clean and drinking water infrastructure including national infrastructure banks, infrastructure investment funds, bonding programs, special purpose bonds and public private partnerships; water resources, including issues relating to water conveyance and storage; public-private partnerships for public infrastructure; Buy America provisions; commercial trucking hours of service; truck productivity, specifically twin-33s; railroad tank car operational controls; positive train control (PTC) implementation; federal preemption of state meal and rest break laws (F4A); Executive Order 13502, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; unmanned aircraft systems; general infrastructure package; potential increase in the federal gas tax; streamlining permit process for construction of rural broadband; patented and proprietary products and new technologies for infrastructure; driving safety and road safety; Department of Transportation AV 3.0 implementation
Client expense: $12,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (DRIVE-Safe Act)(H.R. 5358, S. 3352)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_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. CSX 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.
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Legislation and regulations relating to trucking services. S.1345 - Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 H.R.1568 - Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 S.3352, H.R.5358 - DRIVE Safe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Legislation and regulation relating to transportation safety. H.R.3282 - ELD Extension Act of 2017 H.R.3889 - WHEEL Act S.3352, H.R.5358 - Drive Safe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
DOT - Hours of service prospective waivers; DOT - Emergency declarations; STB - Railroad supply of propane issues; H.R. 5358 - DRIVE-Safe Act / S. 3352 DOT - Hours of Service notice of proposed rulemaking, potential modification.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 4, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. H.R. 5358/S. 3352, DRIVE Safe Act. Infrastructure proposals.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 4719, a bill to address delays in commercial driver's license skills testing and retesting, and for other purposes; S. 1885, the American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act, Section 2 relating Commercial Motor Vehicles exclusion, Section 10 relating to training institutions inclusion for an advisory committee participant for the development of future Commercial Motor Vehicle training, testing, and licensing standards, and adding new provisions within the bill to allow 18-20 year old interstate drivers, require specific technology to comply with the American with Disabilities Act, and 5.9 GHz Spectrum proceedings at the FCC; H.R.5358, S.3352 - DRIVE-Safe Act, to change Interstate Commercial Motor Vehicle driving age from 21 to 18.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Pedestrian Safety FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill HR 3388 "Self Drive Act" S. 1885 "AV Start Act" HR 2801/S1666 "Hot Cars Act" HR 3882/S.1883 HR 3449/S.1634 Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act S.680 "Spy Car Act" S.2219/HR 4622 Stop Underrides Act of 2017 HR 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act HR 5417 Rest Act HR 5358/S.3352 Drive Safe Act HR 3889 Wheel Act S.1405/HR4 FAA Reauthorization HR 6178 Hours Act HR 6159 HR 6079/S.2938 Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act HR 5949 Agricultural Business Electronic logging Device Exemption Act HR 5948 Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Excemption Act S.3051 Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill HR2/S.3042 Agriculture Improvement Act S.3432/HR 6773 School Bus Safety Act of 2018 HR 6147 Interior, Environment, Fin. Services and Gen. Gov. Ag., Rural Developemnt, Food & Drug Admin., and Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Approps. Act 2019
Client expense: $110,630 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (S.1655/HR 3353 HR 3882/S.1883 HR 3354 S.2219/HR 4622 Stop Underrides Act of 2017 HR 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act HR 5417 Rest Act S.3352/HR 5358 Drive Safe Act HR 3889 Wheel Act S.1405/HR4 FAA Reauthorization HR 6178 Hours Act HR 6159 HR 6079/S2938 Transporting Livestock Across America Safety Act HR 5949 Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act HR 5948 Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act S.3051 Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act S.3023/HR 6072 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill HR2/S.3042 Agriculture Improvement Act S3432/HR 6773 School Bus Safety Act of 2018 HR 6147 Interior, Environment, Fin. Services, and Gen. Gov., Ag., Rural Development, Food & Drug Admin., and Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Approps. Act, 2019
Client expense: $110,630 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (DRIVE-Safe Act)(H.R. 5358, S.3352)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
In support of the DRIVE-Safe Act (H.R. 5358, S. 3352), which establishes commercial driver apprenticeship programs for individuals between the ages of 18 and 21, allowing younger drivers (upon completion) to drive in interstate commerce.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5358 / S. 3352 - DRIVE-Safe Act
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.3538 & S.3352 DRIVE-Safe Act H.R.3889 WHEEL Act Commercial Drivers Hours of Service Regulations H.R.4 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 - FAAAA Compliance, Safety & Accountability Scoring Reform Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rulemakings
Client expense: $182,508 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1612 Definition of Highway Safety Improvement Project H.R. 195 Federal Register Distribution H.R. 4623 Executive Agency Workflow H.R. 3882 Sleep Disorders and Commercial Vehicles H.R. 3889 Commercial Driver Pilot Program Eligibility H.R. 4921 Surface Board of Transportation **Issues lobbied without specific bill number: E-Odometer Rule S. 3017 Federal Permitting Process H.R. 6773 School Bus Safety Equipment Rules S. 3215 Bus Operations Safety Risk Reduction Program S. 3352 Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Regulations S. 3432 School Bus Safety Equipment Rules
Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Port related issues -- congestion, metrics, ocean carrier alliances, detention / demurrage. Transportation related issues -- freight policy, truck productivity, funding infrastructure. The DRIVE-Safe Act (HR.5358) and S.3352, all provisions (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy) House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation + Infrastructure -letter offering change to law to allow commercial activities at federal interstate highway right-of-way and rest stop areas. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3353, S1655) - Support the bill. Support improvements to truck productivity. Support Denham Amendment to clarify state meal and rest break requirements.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Support truck weights increasing to 91,000 pounds on interstate highways for six axle trucks. Support the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R. 5358/S. 3352). Support the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (HR 6178). Support a national hiring standard for motor carriers.
Client expense: $70,725 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S.3352 and HR.5358, Drive Safe Act HR.4, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2018 re state meal and rest break requirements and piece-rate pay practices Sec.134 of FY18 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Bill Comments on California Meal & Rest Break Rules Comments on Short-Haul Hours of Service Limit-30 minute rest break provision-Sleeper Berth Rule
Client expense: $135,736 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
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.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Legislation and regulation relating to transportation safety. H.R.3282 - ELD Extension Act of 2017 H.R.3889 - WHEEL Act S.3352, H.R.5358 - Drive Safe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Legislation and regulations relating to trucking services. S.1345 - Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 H.R.1568 - Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017 S.3352, H.R.5358 - DRIVE Safe Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.5358 / S. 3352 - DRIVE-Safe Act
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act (DRIVE-Safe Act)(H.R. 5358, S.3352)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Support truck weights increasing to 91,000 pounds on interstate highways for six axle trucks. Support the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R. 5358/S. 3352). Support the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (HR 6178). Support a national hiring standard for motor carriers.
Client expense: $71,058 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 1612 Definition of Highway Safety Improvement Project H.R. 195 Federal Register Distribution H.R. 4623 Executive Agency Workflow H.R. 3882 Sleep Disorders and Commercial Vehicles H.R. 3889 Commercial Driver Pilot Program Eligibility H.R. 4921 Surface Board of Transportation **Issues lobbied without specific bill number: E-Odometer Rule S. 3017 Federal Permitting Process H.R. 6773 School Bus Safety Equipment Rules S. 3215 Bus Operations Safety Risk Reduction Program S. 3352 Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Regulations S. 3432 School Bus Safety Equipment Rules
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
In support of the DRIVE-Safe Act (H.R. 5358, S. 3352), which establishes commercial driver apprenticeship programs for individuals between the ages of 18 and 21, allowing younger drivers (upon completion) to drive in interstate commerce.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Pedestrian Safety FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill HR 3388 "Self Drive Act" S. 1885 "AV Start Act" HR 2801/S1666 "Hot Cars Act" HR 3882/S. 1883 HR 3449/S.1634 Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act S. 680 "Spy Car Act" S.2219/HR 4622 Stop Underrides Act of 2017 HR 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act HR 5417 Rest Act HR 5358/S.3352 Drive Safe Act HR 3889 Wheel Act S.1405/HR4 FAA Reauthorization HR 6178 Hours Act HR 6159 HR 6079/S.2938 Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act HR 5949 Agricultural Business Electronic logging Device Exemption Act HR 5948 Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Excemption Act S.3051 Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill HR2/S.3042 Agriculture Improvement Act S.3432/HR 6773 School Bus Safety Act of 2018 HR 6147 Interior, Environment, Fin. Services and Gen. Gov. Ag., Rural Developemnt, Food & Drug Admin., and Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Approps. Act 2019
Client expense: $111,471 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (S.1655/HR 3353 HR 3882/S.1883 HR 3354 S.2219/HR 4622 Stop Underrides Act of 2017 HR 1625 Consolidated Appropriations Act HR 5417 Rest Act S.3352/HR 5358 Drive Safe Act HR 3889 Wheel Act S.1405/HR4 FAA Reauthorization HR 6178 Hours Act HR 6159 HR 6079/S2938 Transporting Livestock Across America Safety Act HR 5949 Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act HR 5948 Small Carrier Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act S.3051 Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act S.3023/HR 6072 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill HR2/S. 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act S3432/HR 6773 School Bus Safety Act of 2018 HR 6147 Interior, Environment, Fin. Services, and Gen. Gov., Ag., Rural Development, Food & Drug Admin., and Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Approps. Act, 2019
Client expense: $111,471 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Port related issues -- congestion, metrics, ocean carrier alliances, detention / demurrage. Transportation related issues -- freight policy, truck productivity, funding infrastructure. The DRIVE-Safe Act (HR.5358) and S.3352, all provisions (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy) House of Representatives, Committee on Transportation + Infrastructure -letter offering change to law to allow commercial activities at federal interstate highway right-of-way and rest stop areas. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3353, S1655) - Support the bill. Support improvements to truck productivity. Support Denham Amendment to clarify state meal and rest break requirements.
Client expense: $1,892,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.3538 & S.3352 DRIVE-Safe Act H.R.3889 WHEEL Act Commercial Drivers Hours of Service Regulations H.R.4 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 - FAAAA Compliance, Safety & Accountability Scoring Reform Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rulemakings
Client expense: $136,803 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
DOT - Cylinder re-qualification rule DOT - Hours of service prospective waivers. DOT - Expansion of "short-haul operation." DOT - Ongoing research by National Academy of Sciences regards jurisdictional systems; STB - Railroad supply of propane issues; DOT - Exemption from rest break requirement for short-haul operators. H.R. 5358 - DRIVE-Safe Act / S. 3352 DOT - Hours of Service notice of proposed rulemaking, potential modification.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · third_quarter · Transportation
S.3352 and HR.5358, Drive Safe Act HR.4, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2018 re state meal and rest break requirements and piece-rate pay practices Sec.134 of FY18 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Bill
Client expense: $121,523 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of