ms JENNIFER PLACE

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities and surface transportation reauthorization (BUILD American 250 Act, H.R. 8870/no bill number).

Outreach to House offices regarding FY27 THUD report language requests (H.R. 9170).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding and report language requests for marine mammal, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 8845, H.R. 9171, H.R. 8595/no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding needs for Cook Inlet beluga whales (H.R. 8845).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4108/no bill number), the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185/no bill number), and the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Outreach to House offices regarding FY27 THUD report language requests (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Whale CHARTS Act (H.R. 7332).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding needs for Cook Inlet beluga whales (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) and the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757).

Outreach on Community Project Funding for FY27 (no bill number); outreach relating to FY26 Community Project Funding (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; PL 119-75)

Member outreach related to FY24/FY25 appropriations implementation (no bill number).

Outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (no bill number).

Member outreach relating to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and Congressionally Directed Spending (P.L. 119-75) and funding opportunities in the IIJA (P.L. 117-58). House outreach regarding FY27 THUD Community Project Funding requests (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy to Members of Congress on funding opportunities for water infrastructure improvements, including FY25 Community Project Funds; Continuing Resolution (HR 9028, HR 8997, HR 1968); outreach relating to Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Community Project Funds (PL 119-74; PL 119-75). Outreach related to FY27 Community Project Funds (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding and report language requests for marine mammal, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach to House offices regarding a resolution in opposition to cat declawing (H. Res. 985).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding national polling on wildlife issues, international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking funding needs (no bill number). Outreach regarding FY26 CJS bills with respect to marine mammals (H.R. 5342/S. 2354).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY26 House CJS report language for understudied whales and whale habitat mapping (H.R. 5342). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding funding needs for Cook Inlet beluga whales (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Whale CHARTS Act (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach to House offices regarding a resolution in opposition to cat declawing (H. Res. 985).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House offices regarding international conservation efforts. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY26 NOAA funding and FY26 programmatic requests for North Atlantic right whales and the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (H.R. 5342/S. 2354).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY26 House CJS report language for understudied whales and whale habitat mapping (H.R. 5342).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934), the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185), and the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4108). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach to House offices on issues and concerns related to cat declawing (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) and the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding draft FY26 CJS report language for the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number).

Outreach to House offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number). Outreach to House offices regarding African elephant conversation and the illegal ivory trade (no bill number).

Outreach to House offices on issues and concerns related to cat declawing (no bill number).

Outreach introducing ALDF and ALDF policy priorities to Members and their staff. Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number), the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594)), the Pigs and Public Health Act (no bill number), and the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326/no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities and surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number).

Encouraging efficiency in Amtraks State Supported Route business segment and transparency in Amtrak operations and decision making (no bill number). Requesting FY26 federal grant support for various infrastructure projects (no bill number). Outreach related to surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House offices regarding international combatting wildlife trafficking efforts.

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY26 NOAA funding and FY26 programmatic requests for North Atlantic right whales and the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (no bill number). Outreach regarding funding international conservation and wildlife trafficking programs in FY26.

Outreach on behalf of California Joint Powers Authorities relating to state-supported Amtrak route issues and Amtrak transparency issues. Support for legislative initiatives that improve Amtrak transparency (H.R. 188/S. 174). Outreach related to surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934), the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185), and the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4108). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach related to sustainability and pavement (no bill number). Outreach on IIJA (P.L. 117-58) reauthorization (no bill number); advocacy relating to low carbon transportation materials; outreach relating FY 2026 appropriations (no bill number); outreach relating to the Accelerated Implementation and Deployment of Pavement Technologies (AID-PT) program.

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities and surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number). Outreach related to the All Aboard Act (no bill number).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Outreach related to federal discretionary grant programs and letters of support. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents. Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearances and backlogs; outreach relating to Metras 40th Anniversary; Outreach relating to supporting commuter rail bridge funding in the surface transportation reauthorization bill (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding draft FY26 CJS report language for the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number).

Outreach to House offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale and the need for increased focus from NOAA towards the recovery plan. Outreach to House offices regarding African elephant conversation and the illegal ivory trade.

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). . Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work.

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY26 NOAA funding and FY26 programmatic requests for North Atlantic right whales and the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (no bill number).

Outreach to Members of Congress regarding tax reform policy (no bill number)

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (no bill number), the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934), and the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach to House offices on issues and concerns related to cat declawing.

Outreach introducing ALDF and ALDF policy priorities to Members and their staff. Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the OCTOPUS Act (no bill number), the Captive Primate Safety Act (no bill number), the Pigs and Public Health Act (no bill number), and the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (no bill number).

Brief and update Members of Congress on Metra capital projects, and partnerships with freight railroads and Amtrak. Outreach to Members of Congress regarding commuter rail services on the UP-N, UP-W, Milwaukee North, Milwaukee West, and UP-NW commuter railroad lines. Education and advocacy on Metras rail bridge funding initiative and Chicago O'Hare International Airport express rail initiative.

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Outreach related to federal discretionary grant programs and letters of support. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents. Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearances and backlogs; outreach relating to Metras 40th Anniversary.

Outreach to Members of Congress regarding tax reform policy (no bill number).

Outreach introducing ALDF and ALDF policy priorities to Members and their staff. Outreach on the issue of downed pigs and the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 8994).

Outreach to House offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale and the need for increased focus from NOAA towards the recovery plan.

Outreach to House offices regarding report language for understudied whales in the FY25 CJS appropriations bill (H.R. 9026).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8704, S. 4948).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare, including legislation related to banning the private possession of primates (H.R. 8164/S. 4206). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Education and advocacy related to the protection of wild, domestic, and farmed animals. Advocacy related to U.S. bedrock environmental and animal protection laws. Advocacy related to the annual appropriations process.

Education and advocacy related to the protection of wild, domestic, and farmed animals. Advocacy related to U.S. bedrock environmental and animal protection laws. Advocacy related to the annual appropriations process.

Education and advocacy related to the protection of wild, domestic, and farmed animals. Advocacy related to U.S. bedrock environmental and animal protection laws. Advocacy related to the annual appropriations process.

Education and advocacy related to the issues surrounding declawing domestic cats.

Outreach to Members of Congress regarding tax policy (no bill number).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Outreach related to federal discretionary grant programs and letters of support. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents. Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearances and backlogs.

Outreach to House offices regarding the status of the Cook Inlet beluga whale and the need for increased focus from NOAA towards the recovery plan.

Outreach to House offices regarding report language for understudied whales in the FY25 CJS appropriations bill (H.R. 9026).

Outreach to House and Senate offices in support of FY25 federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity (HR 9028, S. 4796).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities and legislative activity regarding Amtrak accountability and transparency (H.R. 8689, H.R. 8692, S. 4492). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding upcoming reauthorization efforts (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY25 appropriations bill text, report language and amendments pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (H.R. 9026, H.R. 8752, H.R. 8998, S. 4795).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8704, S. 4948). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule.

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare, including legislation related to banning the private possession of primates (H.R. 8164/S. 4206) and phasing out mink fur farms in the U.S. (H.R. 3783).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding draft report language for the Cook Inlet beluga whale in the FY25 CJS appropriations bill (H.R. 9026/no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities and legislative activity regarding Amtrak accountability and transparency (H.R. 8689, H.R. 8692, S. 4492.

Outreach to House and Senate offices in support of FY25 federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity (no bill number).

Outreach regarding certain station capital improvement projects as a part of the Valley Rail/ACE extension and state funding awards (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8704). Outreach to House and Senate offices and the Office of Management and Budget on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule. Outreach to the House, Senate, the Office of Management and Budget, and NOAA regarding new gear technology designed to reduce entanglements of marine mammals.

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY25 appropriations bill text, report language and amendments pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (H.R. 9026, no bill number).

Outreach to Members of Congress regarding tax policy (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare, including legislation related to the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 5217), banning the private possession of primates (H.R. 8164/S. 4206), phasing out mink fur farms in the U.S. (H.R. 3783), and federal resources for confiscated wildlife (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on illegally imported long-tailed macaques and providing lifetime sanctuary care.

Outreach on behalf of California Joint Powers Authorities relating to state-supported Amtrak route issues and Amtrak transparency issues. Support for legislative initiatives that improve Amtrak transparency (no bill number).

Outreach on behalf of California Joint Powers Authorities relating to state-supported Amtrak route issues and Amtrak transparency issues. Support for legislative initiatives that improve Amtrak transparency (no bill number).

Outreach to Members of Congress regarding tax policy (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities.

Support for federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity. Outreach to House offices regarding FY25 THUD process and timeline (no bill number).

Encouraging efficiency in Amtraks State Supported Route business segment and transparency in Amtrak operations and decision making (no bill number). Requesting support for FY24 RAISE grant project.

Member outreach relating to Congressionally Directed spending for FY 2025 appropriations legislation (no bill number) and funding opportunities in the IIJA (P.L. 117-58).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions and grant funding opportunities impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Outreach to House Committee staff on discretionary grants and congressional hearing coordination; Outreach to USDOT agencies on federal discretionary grants and projects important to regional and national infrastructure.

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule.

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY24 appropriations bill text, report language and amendments pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (P.L. 118-42). Outreach to the Office of Management and Budget regarding FY24 appropriations status and riders (P.L. 118-42).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding draft report language for the Cook Inlet beluga whale in the FY25 CJS appropriations bill (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare, including legislation related to the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 5217), banning the private possession of primates (no bill number), phasing out mink fur farms in the U.S. (H.R. 3783), ending captivity of certain marine mammals (H.R. 7145), restricting U.S. trophy hunting (H.R. 7795), and federal resources for confiscated wildlife (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on illegally imported long-tailed macaques and providing lifetime sanctuary care. Outreach to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Big Cat Public Safety Act (P.L. 117-243).

Post-enactment issues from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), including railroad regulation and safety provisions. Outreach related to railroad capital investments and district projects (no bill number).

Advocacy related to the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on NOAAs recovery plan and needed next steps for the Cook Inlet beluga whale.

Support for federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity. Advocacy related to the creation and sustainability of USDOT-FRA grant programs (PL 117-58). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY24 T-HUD appropriations and proposed cuts to Amtrak (H.R. 4820 / S. 2437).

Introducing the coalition and SPRC priorities to Members of Congress.

Encouraging efficiency in Amtraks State Supported Route business segment and transparency in Amtrak operations and decision making (no bill number). Support for the FY23-24 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program. Outreach to the Federal Railroad Administration regarding San Joaquin project priorities and FRAs grant timeline.

Fiscal Year 2024 community project funding requests; funding issues related to rail bridge and station infrastructure; education and advocacy on issues related to transit funding needs, education and advocacy on funding related to the transit fiscal cliff.

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding wildlife conservation and biodiversity program priorities in the FY24 SFOPS and DOI appropriations bills (S. 2605, S. 2438, H.R. 4665, H.R. 4821). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY24 appropriations bill text, report language and amendments pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (S. 2321, S. 2437, S. 2625, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4821, and H.R. 5893.

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (H.R. 4323/S. 1833) and proposed amendments to the annual defense bill pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (H.R. 2370 / S. 2226). Outreach to NOAA regarding support of North Atlantic right whale vessel speed restrictions.

Description: Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare, including legislation related to the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 5217), banning the private possession of primates (no bill number), phasing out mink fur farms in the U.S. (H.R. 3783), and federal resources for confiscated wildlife (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on illegally imported long-tailed macaques and providing lifetime sanctuary care. Outreach to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Big Cat Public Safety Act (P.L. 117-243)

Advocacy related to the Cook Inlet beluga whale (no bill number). Outreach to House committee staff on NOAAs recovery plan and needed next steps.

Support for federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity. Advocacy related to the creation and sustainability of USDOT-FRA grant programs (PL 117-58).

Introductions to Members of Congress. Issues related to the provision of intercity rail passenger services along the Northeast Corridor and National Network (no bill number).

Encouraging efficiency in Amtraks State Supported Route business segment and transparency in Amtrak operations and decision making (no bill number). Support for the FY23-24 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions and grant funding opportunities impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding wildlife conservation and biodiversity program priorities in the FY24 SFOPS and DOI appropriations bills (S. 2605, S. 2438, H.R. 4665, H.R. 4821). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY24 appropriations bill text, report language and amendments pertaining to North Atlantic right whales (S. 2321, S. 2437, S. 2625, H.R. 4367, and draft House CJS bill (no bill number)).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (H.R. 4323/S. 1833) . Outreach to NOAA regarding support of North Atlantic right whale vessel speed restrictions.

Outreach on behalf of California Joint Powers Authorities relating to state-supported Amtrak route issues and Amtrak transparency issues. Outreach related to state funding awards and service updates for intercity rail services (no bill number). Support for legislative initiatives that improve Amtrak transparency (no bill number).

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress, including legislation related to the use of body-grip traps (H.R. 5217), banning the private possession of primates (no bill number), and phasing out mink fur farms in the U.S. (H.R. 3783). Outreach to House and Senate offices and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service on illegally imported long-tailed macaques and providing lifetime sanctuary care.

Outreach and advocacy on airfield pavement technology and the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 3935, no bill number). Outreach related to sustainability and pavement (no bill number). Outreach related to high-speed rail and concrete (no bill number).

Support for federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity. Advocacy related to the creation and sustainability of USDOT-FRA grant programs (PL 117-58).

Introductions to Members of Congress. Issues related to the provision of intercity rail passenger services along the Northeast Corridor and National Network (no bill number).

FY 2024 Community Funding Project submissions related to sewer and rail infrastructure.

Support for FY 2023 RAISE discretionary grant. Outreach regarding certain station capital improvement projects as a part of the Valley Rail/ACE extension and state funding awards (no bill number). Support for the FY22-23 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant program

Description: Encouraging efficiency in Amtraks State Supported Route business segment and transparency in Amtrak operations and decision making (no bill number)

FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending request submissions related to intercity passenger rail station and safety improvements (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding wildlife conservation and biodiversity program priorities in the FY24 SFOPS and DOI appropriations bills (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on FY24 CJS appropriations priorities (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices on the NOAA proposed amendments to the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule (no bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding proposed amendments to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2670 / S 822) pertaining to the proposed North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule. Outreach to NOAA regarding federal funding to the states to help industry compliance with fishing gear requirements.

Outreach on behalf of California Joint Powers Authorities relating to state-supported Amtrak route issues and Amtrak transparency issues. Outreach related to state funding awards and service updates for intercity rail services (no bill number). Support for legislative initiatives that improve Amtrak transparency (no bill number).

Federal government relations service and strategy development relating to wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation before Congress, including legislation related to the use of body-grip traps (no bill number), banning the private possession of primates (no bill number), and phasing out mink fur farms in the U.S. (HR 3783). Outreach to House and Senate offices and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service on illegally imported long-tailed macaques and providing lifetime sanctuary care. Conversations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Big Cat Public Safety Act (P.L. 117-243)

Outreach to Members of Congress and NOAA staff regarding the critically endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale. Federal advocacy related to funding conservation efforts for the Cook Inlet beluga whale in the House and Senate.

Outreach to Members of Congress and NOAA staff regarding the critically endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale. Federal advocacy related to funding conservation efforts for the Cook Inlet beluga whale in the House and Senate.

Support for federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity. Advocacy related to the creation and sustainability of USDOT-FRA grant programs (PL 117-58). Issues related to the provision of intercity rail passenger services along the Northeast Corridor and National Network.

Support for federal funding for intercity passenger railroad projects, programs, and state planning and development capacity. Advocacy related to the creation and sustainability of USDOT-FRA grant programs (PL 117-58). Issues related to the provision of intercity rail passenger services along the Northeast Corridor and National Network.

Advocacy to Members of Congress for Community Project Funds (no bill number).