MAITLAND MCMANUS

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015.

H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015.

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and in a potential re-authorization of RSIA (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bills (no bill number); Seeking support for Commuter Parity Act of 2015 (H.R. 990).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015.

H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015.

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015.

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline.

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline; No bill number: outreach to inform members about pending railroad abandonment and related issues

No Bill Number. Request support for Members for support for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. H.R. 721 S 637: Solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G) No bill number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 749. Contacted Senate concerning Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808.

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 Budget proposal H.Con.Res.27 and Senate FY2016 Budget proposal S.Con.Res.11.

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and in a potential re-authorization of RSIA (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bills (no bill number); Seeking support for Commuter Parity Act of 2015 (H.R. 990).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and in a potential re-authorization of RSIA (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bills (no bill number); Seeking support for Commuter Parity Act of 2015 (H.R. 990).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013; Support for Sec. 116 of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771) extending the section 45G railroad maintenance credit; lobbying in the 113th Congress in advance of the introduction of legislation in the 114th Congress to extend the section 45G railroad maintenance credit (no bill number).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); Provisions impacting passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2015 appropriations bills (S.2438 and H.R.4745); H.R.2610/House Report 113-136- seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and flexibility in the implementation of P.L. 110-432.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (HR 83, HR 4745 S 2438); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2015 appropriations bill (P.L. 113-235).

Post-enactment issues impacting commuter rail investment in the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5); Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and in a potential re-authorization of RSIA (no bill number);Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting rail transit and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, (P.L. 112-141); Provisions impacting passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2015 appropriations bills (S.2438 and H.R.4745); H.R.2610/House Report 113-136- seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and flexibility in the implementation of P.L. 110-432; Support for TIGER grant applications (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail in FY2015 appropriations bills (S.2438 and H.R.4745).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

Post-enactment issues impacting commuter rail investment in the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5); Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and in a potential re-authorization of PRIIA and RSIA (no bill number);Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting rail transit and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, (P.L. 112-141); Provisions impacting passenger rail, and rail transit in in FY2015 appropriations bills (S.2438 and H.R.4745); H.R.2610/House Report 113-136- seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and flexibility in the implementation of P.L. 110-432.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail in FY2015 appropriations bills (S.2438 and H.R.4745); Provisions impacting economic development and port development in Water Resources Development Act reauthorization bills (P.L.113-121).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 - Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation (HR 4745, S 2438) for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R. 5449 -- the Passenger Rail Reform & Investment Act of 2014. Proposed changes to S. 2784, Rail Safety Improvement Act and S. 2777 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013; Support for Sec. 116 of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771) extending the section 45G railroad maintenance credit; lobbying in the 113th Congress in advance of the introduction of legislation in the 114th Congress to extend the section 45G railroad maintenance credit (no bill number).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail in FY2015 appropriations bills (no bill number); S.601/H.R.3080 Provisions impacting economic development and port development in Water Resources Development Act reauthorization bills.

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2013 appropriations bills;S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions; H.R.2610/House Report 113-136-Seeking delay of Positive Train Control implementation date.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail in FY2013 appropriations bills; S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions;H.R.2610/House Report 113-136- seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and flexibility in the implementation of P.L. 110-432.

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2013 appropriations bills;S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting highways, freight rail, passenger rail, and commuter rail in FY2013 appropriations bills; S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (no bill number); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2013 appropriations bills;S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions; H.R.2610/House Report 113-136-Seeking delay of Positive Train Control implementation date.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 2610 and S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 3547/FY14 Omnibus: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 2610 and S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 3547/FY14 Omnibus: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 2610 and S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 2610 and S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Opposition to truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 3547/FY14 Omnibus: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Contacted House and Senate about H.R. 3040- Safe Freight Act. Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF).

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

112th Congress (January 1st and 2nd, 2013): H.R. 721 / S. 672 and H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306) - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. 113th Congress (January 3rd and subsequent): Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT.Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 2610 and S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013