Safe Freight Act of 2019

All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; H.R. 2, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act; H.R.6434, Small Transit Communities Modernization Act; H.R.6463, Improving Access to Services Act; H.R.6575, National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020; H.R.6747, Rural Transportation Improvement Act; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.6770, Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency (MORE) through TDM Act; H.R.7074; Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Mobility Corridors Act; H.R.7110; H.R.7130, One Federal Decision Act of 2020; H.R.7248, To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R.7365 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses and bus facilities, and for other purposes; H.R.7389, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; H.R.6452, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act; H.R.6476, To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes; S.4030, BRAIN TRAIN Act; H.R. 7617, Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R. 7653, Pedestrian Safety Study Act of 2020; H.R. 7904, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; H.R. 8262, Accessible Transit For All Act of 2020; H.R. 8266, FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020; H.R. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8389, To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes; H.R. 8406/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act; S. 3728, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; S. 4320, Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4332, A bill to provide for the use of additional funds for transportation projects that were affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes; S. 4468, Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2020; S. 4651, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes; ; H.R. 8900, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8926, American High-Speed Rail Act; H.Res. 1258, Declaring that public transit is a national priority which requires funding equal to the level of highway funding; H.R. 9010, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a study on the feasibility of certain transit options in the Campbellton Road transportation corridor in Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes; H.J.Res. 110, Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021; S. ____, the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020; H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021;

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 7617 and P.L. 116-620 - Support for funding in FY2021 THUD Appropriations for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations, and maintain grant set asides for rural areas and small projects. No bill number - Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 510 and S. 203 (added in PL 116-620). Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation. Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package or surface transportation reauthorization. Oppose minimum Train Crew Size legislation and prohibiting of transporting LNG in tank cars (H.R. 1748, S. 1979)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to H.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act and Moving Forward Act. Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service. Issues related to RSIA of 2008, including positive train control. Issues related to mandated crew consist, such as H.R. 1748 and S.1979 [the Safe Freight Act]. Issues related to the preservation of balanced economic rail regulation. Issues related to railroad tank car design standards and rail-car manufacturer ownership. Issues related to passenger rail and commuter rail operations. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings. Issues related to yardmaster roles and responsibilities, such as those in H.R. 2449, the Yardmaster Protection Act. Issues related to international rail crews, including H.R. 3896. Issues related to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Implementation of H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136) - CARES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. H.R. 2 - Invest in America Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Issues related to guidance on critical infrastructure workers continuing or returning to work - no specific legislation. H.R. 133 (P.L. 260) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - additional coronaviris response and relief for railroad employee unemployment assistance and liability protection.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative and regulatory issues affecting the railroad industry including rail antitrust, rail operations, and rail safety; H.R.1748/S.1979, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R.2, INVEST in America Act/Moving Forward Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rail regulation and re-regulation issues. Positive train control (PTC) implementation. H.R. 1748, S. 1979. Cost benefit analysis for new rulemakings.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.510/S.203 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. (Short Line 45G Tax Credit). H.R.851 - Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act. H.R.1748/S.1979 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R.2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act. H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act. Economic Regulation of the Railroad Industry. (Opposing any legislative or regulatory effort that would adversely impact the economic regulatory balance established under existing federal law). Railroad Retirement Board - FY21 Funding. Amtrak Relief Funding. H.R.7681/S.4187 - Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act. H.R.8389 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes. S.4880 - The REEF (The Railroad employee Equality and Fairness) Act. S.4961 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2020. House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to HR 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. (Omnibus and Coronavirus Relief Bill). H.R.2 - Moving Forward Act/INVEST in America Act. (labor protections) (COVID protection) (Amtrak food & beverage service) (Two-person crew) (Amtrak Funding) (rail crossing safety) (long trains) (Yardmaster Hours of Service)

Client expense: $294,160 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for legislation that assures all modes of Transportation have the opportunity to do business in a fair market. Support legislation that allows rail carriers to continue to earn their cost of capital. Oppose H.R. 1748 / S. 1979, to require at least two-person crews in locomotives on all freight railroads.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 543, 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; HR. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; HR. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6800, The Heroes Act - Sec. 20105, 6428A, 20204, 20226, 170301, 190602, 190603, 190606, 190607, 190608; HR. 8406, The Heroes Act - Title XII- Sec. 1203, Title I- Sec. 6428A, Sec. 146, Title III- Sec. 301, Sec. 303, Sec. 304, Sec. 305, Sec. 306, Sec. 307; HR. 8082, Freight RAILCAR Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools and Small Businesses Act - Title III; HR. 3884, MORE Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1106, Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; HR. 7821, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 4361, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104; HR. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104 Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossings; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Staggers Act; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.

Client expense: $1,207,485 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea 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 Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service H.R.1748/S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019 S.2432 - Station Agent in Every Amtrak State Act H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act H.R.6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 H.R.6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act

Client expense: $220,000 · 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

Issues surrounding the rail industry S. 1979/H.R. 1748 ("The Safe Freight Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7617, support for funding in FY2021 THUD Appropriations for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. No bill number - Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 510 and S. 203. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation. Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package or surface transportation reauthorization. Oppose minimum Train Crew Size legislation (H.R. 1748, S. 1979)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 543, 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; HR. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; HR. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6800, The Heroes Act - Sec. 20105, 6428A, 20204, 20226, 170301, 190602, 190603, 190606, 190607, 190608; HR. 8406, The Heroes Act - Title XII- Sec. 1203, Title I- Sec. 6428A, Sec. 146, Title III- Sec. 301, Sec. 303, Sec. 304, Sec. 305, Sec. 306, Sec. 307; HR. 8082, Freight RAILCAR Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools and Small Businesses Act - Title III; HR. 3884, MORE Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1106, Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; HR. 7821, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; S. 4361, Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; HR. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104; HR. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - Sec. 1104 Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossings; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Staggers Act; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.

Client expense: $3,693,373 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues related to FAST Act reauthorization; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to Covid Response; Issues related to modal equity, transportation funding, and user fees; Issues related to safety technology - including positive train control, air brake testing, continuous rail testing, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to rail crossings and Section 130 funding; Issues related to automation; Issues related to passenger rail service and high speed rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to hours of service requirements for railroad response vehicles; Issues related to demurrage and accessorial fees; Issues related to rail economic regulation; THUD Appropriations; RAILS Act; HR 1748/S 1979 Safe Freight Act; S 713 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act; HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Act HR 748/S 3548 CARES Act / 3.5 Stimulus Issues related to railroad unemployment benefits; Railroad Retirement Board; HR 2 - Invest Act / Moving America Forward - Rail title, section 130 grade crossing funding; HR 7489/S4449 Long Bridge Act; HR 3896 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act; S 2922 Rail Passenger Fairness Act; HR 6223 To address blocked crossings; HR 6224 Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act; HR 6225 Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act; S 3463 Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; HR 6066 Passenger Train Safety Act; HR 5908 Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act; S 2302 Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act; HR 7302, The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; HR 8337 Continuing Appropriations Act;

Client expense: $393,721 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.510/S.203 - The Building Rail Access for customers and the Economy Act. (Short Line 45G tax credit) H.R.851 - Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act. H.R.1748/S.1979 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R.2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act. H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico. Economic Regulation of the Railroad Industry. (Opposing any legislative or regulatory effort that would adversely impact the economic regulatory balance established under existing federal law.) Railroad Retirement Board - FY21 Funding. Amtrak Relief Funding. H.R.7681/S.4187 - Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act.

Client expense: $284,305 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act HR 5553 - The Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act HR 6223 - The Don't Block Our Communities Act HR 6224 - The Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Acto of 2020 HR 6225 - The Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 HR 6226 - The Improving Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 HR 6800 - The Heroes Act HR 8082 - Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Corona Virus-era Activity and Recovery Act of 2020 HR 8406 - The Heroes Act- advocating for parity for railroad unemployment and sickness benefits and elimination of sequester of RUI funds HR 3884 - MORE Act of 2019 H.Res.1100 & companion Senate Resolution - Rail Safety Week of the US (9/21-27/20) HR 7821/S.4361 - Worker Relief and Security Act of 2020 - Issues relating to Railroad Unemployment Insurance S.178 - Delivering immediate Relief to America's Family, Schools, and Small Business Act S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3463 - The Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the 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) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB Issues relating to local control and service of intercity passenger rail Issues relating to Section 130 Rail-Highway Crossings program Issues relating to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings website Issues relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service Issues related to FRA Waivers and CDC Guidance Issues related to COVID-19 liability Issues related to the Texas Central Railroad (passenger) Issues related to Metra Commuter Rail (passenger) Issues related to economic regulations (letters of support from Hill to STB; letter to STB Board)

Client expense: $1,026,531 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Rail regulation and re-regulation issues. Positive train control (PTC) implementation. H.R. 1748, S. 1979. Cost benefit analysis for new rulemakings.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to H.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act and Moving Forward Act. Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service. Issues related to RSIA of 2008, including positive train control. Issues related to mandated crew consist, such as H.R. 1748 and S.1979 [the Safe Freight Act]. Issues related to the preservation of balanced economic rail regulation. Issues related to railroad tank car design standards and rail-car manufacturer ownership. Issues related to passenger rail and commuter rail operations. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings. Issues related to yardmaster roles and responsibilities, such as those in H.R. 2449, the Yardmaster Protection Act. Issues related to international rail crews, including H.R. 3896. Issues related to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Implementation of H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136) - CARES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. H.R. 2 - Invest in America Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Issues related to guidance on critical infrastructure workers continuing or returning to work - no specific legislation. Issues related to provisions on liability protection - no specific legislation. Issues related to railroad employee unemployment assistance - no specific legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

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.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.

Client expense: $660,000 · 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)

HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; H.R. 2, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act; H.R.6434, Small Transit Communities Modernization Act; H.R.6463, Improving Access to Services Act; H.R.6575, National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020; H.R.6747, Rural Transportation Improvement Act; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.6770, Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency (MORE) through TDM Act; H.R.7074; Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Mobility Corridors Act; H.R.7110; H.R.7130, One Federal Decision Act of 2020; H.R.7248, To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R.7365 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses and bus facilities, and for other purposes; H.R.7389, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; H.R.6452, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act; H.R.6476, To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes; S.4030, BRAIN TRAIN Act; H.R. 7617, Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021; H.R. 7653, Pedestrian Safety Study Act of 2020; H.R. 7904, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; H.R. 8262, Accessible Transit For All Act of 2020; H.R. 8266, FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020; H.R. 8319, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8337, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act; H.R. 8389, To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes; H.R. 8406/H.R. 925, The Heroes Act; S. 3728, Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020; S. 4320, Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; S. 4332, A bill to provide for the use of additional funds for transportation projects that were affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes; S. 4468, Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2020; S. 4651, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes;

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Legislative and regulatory issues affecting the railroad industry including rail antitrust, rail operations, and rail safety; H.R.1748/S.1979, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127); H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136); H.R.2, INVEST in America Act/Moving Forward Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for legislation that assures all modes of Transportation have the opportunity to do business in a fair market. Support legislation that allows rail carriers to continue to earn their cost of capital. Oppose H.R. 1748 / S. 1979, to require at least two-person crews in locomotives on all freight railroads.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea 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 Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service H.R.1748/S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019 S.2432 - Station Agent in Every Amtrak State Act H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act H.R.6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 H.R.6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act

Client expense: $220,000 · 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

Issues surrounding the rail industry S. 1979/H.R. 1748 ("The Safe Freight Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to FAST Act reauthorization; Issues related to truck size and weight; Issues related to modal equity, transportation funding, and user fees; Issues related to safety technology - including positive train control, air brake testing, continuous rail testing, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to rail crossings and Section 130 funding; Issues related to automation; Issues related to passenger rail service and high speed rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to hours of service requirements for railroad response vehicles; Issues related to hours of service for maintenance of way employees; H.R. 1748 Safe Freight Act; H.R. 267 THUD Appropriations; S. 713 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act; RAILS Act; S1979 Safe Freight Act; S2520 THUD Appropriations; Issues related to demurrage and accessorial fees; issues related to rail economic regulation. HR1865 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R. 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Act H.R. 6021 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748/S. 3548 CARES Act / 3.5 Stimulus Issues related to railroad unemployment benefits, Railroad Retirement Board HR2 - Invest Act / Moving America Forward - Rail title, section 130 grade crossing funding Legislation to transfer NPS land for second commuter rail Long Bridge project, Issues Related to railroad right of way in regards to the deployment of Broadband. H.R. 3896 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act S. 2922 Rail Passenger Fairness Act H.R. 6223 to address blocked crossings H.R. 6224 Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act H.R. 6225 Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act S. 3463 Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act H.R. 2449 Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act H.R. 6066 Passenger Train Safety Act H.R. 5908 Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act S. 2302 Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act H.R. 7302, The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act.

Client expense: $478,868 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, 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. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; HR. 6800, The Heroes Act - Sec. 20105, 6428A, 20204, 20226, 170301, 190602, 190603, 190606, 190607, 190608; Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossing website; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation; Issues related to crew size; Issues related to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.

Client expense: $1,251,761 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R.510/S.203 - The Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. (Short line 45G tax credit). H.R.851 - Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act. H.R.1748/S.1979 - The Safe Freight Act. H.R.2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act. H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act. Economic Regulation of the Railroad Industry. Railroad Retirement Board - FY21 Funding. Amtrak Relief Funding.

Client expense: $254,165 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to H.R. 2, the INVEST in America Act and Moving Forward Act. Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service. Issues related to RSIA of 2008, including positive train control. Issues related to mandated crew consist, such as H.R. 1748 and S.1979 [the Safe Freight Act]. Issues related to the preservation of balanced economic rail regulation. Issues related to railroad tank car design standards and rail-car manufacturer ownership. Issues related to passenger rail and commuter rail operations. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings. Issues related to yardmaster roles and responsibilities, such as those in H.R. 2449, the Yardmaster Protection Act. Issues related to international rail crews, including H.R. 3896. Issues related to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues, and proposals for a new infrastructure investment initiative. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the FAST Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues for FY 2020 and FY 2021 including the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, transit security grants, Amtrak funding, and other funding. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Funding and financing proposals for a new infrastructure spending initiative. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the (DOT) BUILD grant selections. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Specific bills include S. 146, the Move America Act of 2019; S. 203 the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act of 2019; S. 228 the Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2019; S. 353, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Act, H.R. 731, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, and H. R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act; S. 436, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act, S. 713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019 and H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act; S. Res. 59, H. Res. 109, and S.Res.59 ,Resolution Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; H.R. 1515, the High-Speed Refund Act and H.R. 1600, the Repurposing Assets to Increase Long-term Water Availability and Yield Act or the RAILWAY Act; H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act; H.R. 927, the Sustainable Communities Act of 2019; H.R. 1517 the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act; H.R. 2164 the Green Bus Act; S. 1487, Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019; S. 1992 and H.R. 3612, to amend the FAST Act to repeal a rescission of funds; S. 2031, Veterans Enhancing Transportation Act; H.R. 2472, to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes; H.R. 2520, Metro Accountability and Investment Act; S. 1663, The Metro Safety, Accountability, and Investment Act of 2019; H.R. 2542, the PLACE Act; H.R. 2726, Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019; H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act; H.R. 2755, Buy America 2.0 Act; S. 1546 and H.R. 2838, Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of America's Primary Evacuation routes Act; H.R. 3261, Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2019; H.R. 3262, Sami's Law; S.1939 and H.R. 3388, Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act; S. 1979 and H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R. 3437, The Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R. 3459, Made in America Act of 2019; S. 1790 and H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020; S. 2077 and H.R. 3663, Complete Streets Act of 2019; H.R. 3669, Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019; H.R. 3671, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2041 and H.R. 3681, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2019; H.R. 3779, Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019; H.R. 3781, Improving National Safety by Updating the Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019; H.R. 3822, Green Transportation Act; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act; H.R. 3904, Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2019; S. 2236 and H.R. 3923, Environmental Justice Act of 2019; H.R. 3935, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; H.R. 4001, Bikeshare Transit Act of 2019; S. 2284 and H.R. 4051, Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019; H.R. 4101, Build Local, Hire Local Act; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2467 and H.R. 4273, Transit to Trails Act of 2019; H.R. 4293, United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019; H.R. 4307, Build More Housing Near Transit Act; H.R. 4347, PREPARE Act of 2019; H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2056, Build America, Buy America Act; S. 2084, GREEN Streets Act; S. 2122 and H.R. 3872, National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019; S. 2129, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop best practices for incorporating resilience into emergency relief projects, and for other purposes; S. 2192, State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019; S. 2193, Charging Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies Act; S. 2299, PIPES Act of 2019; S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2318 and H.R. 4237, Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act"; S. 2344 and H.R. 4127, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019; S. 2403, Community Health and Clean Transit Act of 2019; S. 2520 and H.R. 3163, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; S.Con.Res. 22 and H.Con.Res. 52, Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; S.Res. 316 and H.Con.Res. 65, Resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution; H.R. 4378, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019; H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 4780, National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2019; H.R. 4808, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4819, Vision Zero Act of 2019; H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019; H.R. 4871, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; H.R. 5072, A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019; H.R. 5117, Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or ROCKS Act; H.R.5118, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; H.R. 5135, Housing Homeless Veterans Act of 2019; H.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5152, Transportation Equity Act; H.R.5244, Homes for All Act of 2019; H.R. 5255, Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development Act; H.R. 5393, Affordable American-made Automobile Act; H.R. 5449, Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2019; H.R. 5508, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2019; S. 2663, Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2019; S. 2684, Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity Act of 2019; S. 2700, Protecting Roadside First Responders Act; S. 2805, TOD Advancement Act of 2019; S. 2846, Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act; S. 2951, Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019; S. 2979, Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act; H.R. 5538, Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act; H.R. 5731, Transportation Funding Accountability and Transparency Act; H.R. 5748, Jobs, On-the-Job "Earn-While-You-Learn" Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act; H.R. 5756, Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020; H.R. 5783, Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act; H.R. 5805, High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020; H.R. 5812, BUILD UP Act; H.R. 5871, Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act; H.R. 5891, Safe Routes to School Expansion Act; H.R. 5903, Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs Act (TRAIN Act); H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; H.R. 6101, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; H.R. 6156, Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020; H.R. 6171, Moving Towards A Safe Climate Act; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6206, Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 (PREP Act); H.R. 6207, Coronavirus Worker Relief Act; H.R. 6223, Dont BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act); H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020; H.R. 6248, Disability Access to Transportation Act; H.R. 6288, Responsibly Responding to Pandemics Act; H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); S. 2302, the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA); S.3175, Smart Transportation Advancement and Transition Act; S. 3277, HCBS Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 3303, Promoting Service in Transportation Act; S. 3373, Low or No Emission Bus Access Act of 2020; S. 3387, Capital Investment Grant Program Improvement Act of 2020; S. 3391, Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act; S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act; S. 3463, Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act; H.R. 2, Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act; H.R.6434, Small Transit Communities Modernization Act; H.R.6463, Improving Access to Services Act; H.R.6575, National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020; H.R.6747, Rural Transportation Improvement Act; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; H.R.6770, Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency (MORE) through TDM Act; H.R.7074; Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Mobility Corridors Act; H.R.7110; H.R.7130, One Federal Decision Act of 2020; H.R.7248, To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R.7365 - To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to grants for buses and bus facilities, and for other purposes; H.R.7389, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; H.R.6452, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act; H.R.6476, To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes; S.4030, BRAIN TRAIN Act;

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 3896/S.2652 Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act (oppose) HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety (oppose) HR 543 To require the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Authority to provide appropriate Congressional notice of safety audits conducted w/ respect to railroads and rail transit agencies - bill in its entirety HR 851 Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety HR 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 HR 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act HR 5553 - The Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act HR 6223 - The Don't Block Our Communities Act HR 6224 - The Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Acto of 2020 HR 6225 - The Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 HR 6226 - The Improving Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 HR 6800 - The Heroes Act S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3463 - The Warren Cowles Grade Crossing Safety Act Issues related to international crew interchanges Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service - Letters of support from Hill for AAR petition to FMCSA Issues related to federal design standards for railroad tank cars Issues related to preserving the balanced economic regulation of the rail industry Issues related to railroad safety and regulatory reform Issues related to the reauthorization of the 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) Issues related to Amtrak Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and flood control Issues related to railroad at-grade crossing safety Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process Issues related to economic regulations - letters of support from Hill to STB Issues relating to local control and service of intercity passenger rail Issues relating to Section 130 Rail-Highway Crossings program Issues relating to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings website Issues relating to the Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service Issues related to FRA Waivers and CDC Guidance Issues related to COVID-19 liability Issues related to the Texas Central Railroad (passenger) Issues related to Metra Commuter Rail (passenger)

Client expense: $688,503 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislative and regulatory issues affecting the railroad industry including rail antitrust, rail operations, and rail safety; H.R.1748/S.1979, Safe Freight Act of 2019; H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127); H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136); H.R.2, INVEST in America Act/Moving Forward Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to coal export facilities - no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to testing and monitoring of critical infrastructure workers for COVID-19 - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Implementation of H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136) - CARES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. H.R. 2 - Invest in America Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Issues related to guidance on critical infrastructure workers continuing or returning to work - no specific legislation. Issues related to provisions on liability protection - no specific legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

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.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.

Client expense: $570,000 · 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)

Rail regulation and re-regulation issues. Positive train control (PTC) implementation. H.R. 1748, S. 1979. Cost benefit analysis for new rulemakings.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1748/S.1979 Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $16,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No bill number - Support for funding in FY2021 THUD Appropriations for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. No bill number - Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 510 and S. 203. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation. Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package or surface transportation reauthorization. Oppose minimum Train Crew Size legislation (H.R. 1748, S. 1979)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Support for legislation that assures all modes of Transportation have the opportunity to do business in a fair market. Support legislation that allows rail carriers to continue to earn their cost of capital. Oppose H.R. 1748 / S. 1979, to require at least two-person crews in locomotives on all freight railroads.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea 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 Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service H.R.1748/S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019 S.2432 - Station Agent in Every Amtrak State Act H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act H.R.6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 H.R.6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act

Client expense: $270,000 · 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

Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea 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 Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Amtrak Board Nominations Surface Transportation Board Nominations Positive Train Control Hours of Service H.R.1748/S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019 S.2432 - Station Agent in Every Amtrak State Act H.R.3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act H.R.6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 H.R.6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act

Client expense: $270,000 · 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

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.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad. H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.

Client expense: $710,000 · 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)

H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 543, 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. 2449, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 3896, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6066, Passenger Train Safety Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6224, Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6223, D-BLOC Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6225, Every Person Deserves Peace and Quite Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 6226, Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 748, CARES Act - Title II, Sec. 2112; Title II, Sec. 2113; Title II, Sec. 2114; Title II, Sec. 2115; Title VIII; Title XII; S. 3548, CARES Act - Title II, Sec. 2202; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Sec. 7001; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 - bill in its entirety; H Res 904, Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6201 - Division G, Sec. 7001, Sec. 7003, Sec. 7005; H.R. 5553, Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act - bill in its entirety; Issue related to enhancing local control of intercity passenger; Issues related to railroad-highway grade crossing website; Issues related to standard and metrics; Issues related to FRA Waivers; Issues related to INFRA and CRISI grants; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to Railroad Regulatory Reform; Issues related to railroad retirement; Issues related to historic preservation and two-person crew; Issues relating to the responsibilities of the tank car committee & facility certification process; Issues related to railroad economic regulations; Issues related to the Section 130 Program.

Client expense: $1,234,127 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues surrounding the rail industry S. 1979/H.R. 1748 ("The Safe Freight Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE