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Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
October 21, 2019
Latest Action
October 21, 2019
Primary Sponsor
Richard BlumenthalDemocratic(CT)
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Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations that restrict the operation of trains originating in Mexico within the United States to crews comprised entirely of U.S. citizens and nationals.
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Filing registrants (4)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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. 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; S. Res. 768, A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries - bill in its entirety; 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; S.4913, Right Track Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to freight rail electrification; 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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $1,113,790 · 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
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.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 S. 4961 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $750,000 · 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)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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 S.4906 - A bill to establish a portal to receive and maintain information regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings and to require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the requirements of the railway-highway crossings program S.4913 - Right Track Act S.4961 - Railroad Shippers Fairness Act S. Res 768 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20-26,2020, as Rail Safety Week in the US, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries 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: $925,716 · 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)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
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
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
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.
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
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)
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
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
2020 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.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
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
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.
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
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)
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
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
2020 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.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
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.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
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
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.
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
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 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
2020 · first_quarter · Railroads
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. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act - provisions on railroad workers getting unemployment insurance.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail. Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety. Issues pertaining to Permit Reform. Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement. Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation. Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control. H.R.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. Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748, Safe Freight 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. 851, Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - 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 Operation with Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 4306, Protecting Communities from Liquified Natural Gass Trains Act - bill in its entirety; H.R 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - Sec. 407; S. 1979, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2652, Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations with Mexico Act - bill in its entirety; S. 2922, Rail Passenger Fairness Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the Passenger Train Safety Act; Issues related to international crew interchanges; Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service; Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to railroad safety regulatory reform; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,118,951 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues - 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 and rail bridge projects - 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. 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.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2019 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
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 S.2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness 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
Client expense: $1,081,807 · Firm income: Not reported
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
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)
Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
Client expense: $1,174,255 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)