RICHARD MARRS

Issues related to railroad and surface transportation operations (including 2026 surface reauthorization). Issues related to cargo and supply chain theft including cybersecurity. Issues related to railroad personnel and staffing compensation and benefits (RUIA). Issues related to advanced railroad technologies and data analytics. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossing technology and funding programs. Issues related to competitive grant programs including CRISI or other IIJA programs. Issues related to trucking configurations (truck weight and truck length). Issues related to railroad economic conditions and regulations (common carrier definitions). Issues related to the merger between Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation (Surface Transportation Board docket FD_36873).

Issues related to USMCA. Issues related to USTR 232 tariffs. Issues related to USTR 301 tariffs. Issues related to import and export tariffs.

Issues related to H.R. 1 (bonus depreciation, technical correction to overtime provisions) and FY2026 Appropriations including FY26 THUD Appropriations. Issues related to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) competitive grant programs. Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) funding.

Issues related to railroad and surface transportation operations (including 2026 surface reauthorization). Issues related to cargo and supply chain theft including cybersecurity. Issues related to railroad personnel and staffing compensation and benefits (RUIA). Issues related to advanced railroad technologies and data analytics. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossing technology and funding programs. Issues related to competitive grant programs including CRISI or other IIJA programs. Issues related to trucking configurations (truck weight and truck length). Issues related to railroad economic conditions and regulations such as the common carrier definition.

Issues related to USMCA. Issues related to USTR 232 tariffs. Issues related to USTR 301 tariffs. Issues related to import and export tariffs.

Issues related to railroad and surface transportation operations. Issues related to cargo and supply chain theft including cybersecurity. Issues related to railroad personnel and staffing compensation and benefits (RUIA). Issues related to advanced railroad technology and data analytics. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossing technology and funding programs. Issues related to competitive grant programs including CRISI or other IIJA programs. Issues related to trucking configurations (truck weight and truck length). Issues related to railroad economic conditions and regulations such as the common carrier definition.

Issues related to USMCA. Issues related to USTR 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. Issues related to USTR 301 tariffs on maritime transportation. Issues related to import and export tariffs.

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and grade crossing separations Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R. 8996, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing levels Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372. Issues related to locomotive emissions and fueling sources

Issues related to disaster aid supplemental(s) including H.R. 10545 Issues related to FY 2025 THUD and related Appropriations proposals Issues related to USDOT discretionary grant programs Issues related to highway/rail grade crossing funding programs Issues related to the railroad unemployment insurance programs including the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness (REEF) Act [H.R.2785 and S.1274]

Issues related to international trade and the international supply chain Issues related to ocean port infrastructure and operations

Issues related to H.R.7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; H.R.1270 and H.R. 5863 (Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023), and related provisions.

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and grade crossing separations Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R. 8996, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing levels Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372. Issues related to locomotive emissions and fueling sources

Issues related to H.R.7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; H.R.1270 and H.R. 5863 (Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023), and related provisions.

Issues related to FY 2024 and FY2025 THUD and related Appropriations proposals Issues related to USDOT discretionary grant programs Issues related to highway/rail grade crossing funding programs Issues related to the railroad unemployment insurance programs including the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness (REEF) Act [H.R.2785 and S.1274]

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and grade crossing separations Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing levels Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372. Issues related to locomotive emissions and fueling sources

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and grade crossing separations Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing levels Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372. Issues related to locomotive emissions and fueling sources

Issues related to international trade and the international supply chain Issues related to ocean port infrastructure and operations

Issues related to H.R. 1270 and H.R. 5863 (Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023), and related provisions considered by the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means.

Issues related to international trade and the international supply chain Issues related to ocean port infrastructure and operations

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372.

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations including H.R. 3372.

Issues related to FY 2024 THUD and related Appropriations proposals Issues related to USDOT discretionary grant programs Issues related to highway/rail grade crossing funding programs Issues related to the railroad unemployment insurance programs including the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness (REEF) Act [H.R.2785 and S.1274]

Issues related to international trade and the international supply chain Issues related to ocean port infrastructure and operations

Issues related to FY 2024 Appropriations and related proposals Issues related to USDOT discretionary grant programs Issues related to highway rail grade crossing funding programs

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations including common carrier obligation definitions Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations

Issues related to international trade and the international supply chain Issues related to ocean port infrastructure and operations

Issues related to FY 2024 Appropriations and related proposals

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings and highway-rail grade crossing funding programs Issues related to railroad operations and railroad technology including S. 576, H.R.1633, H.R.1674, and S. 1044 Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations

Issues related to international trade such as USMCA and Indo-Pacific trade agreements Issues related to the international supply chain

Issues related to S.J. Res.61 and H.J. Res. 95 Issues related to the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements and railroad contract negotiations including H.J.Res.100 and H.Con.Res.119. Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations Issues related to supply chain fluidity

Issues related to S.J. Res.61 and H.J. Res. 95 Issues related to the Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements and negotiations Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations Issues related to supply chain fluidity

Issues related to international trade such as USMCA and Indo-Pacific trade agreements Issues related to the international supply chain

Issues related to international trade such as USMCA and Indo-Pacific trade agreements Issues related to the international supply chain

Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements and negotiations Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations Issues related to supply chain fluidity

Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to railroad staffing requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations Issues related to supply chain fluidity

Issues related to FY22 and FY23 appropriations Issues related to truck length and truck weight changes in FY23 appropriations Issues related to infrastructure grant programs including Section 130 highway/rail grade crossing programs, BUILD, CRISI, INFRA, RAISE, and other multimodal programs

Issues related to the Railroad Retirement Board and FY22 appropriations Issues related to truck length and truck weight changes in FY22 appropriations Issues related to infrastructure grant programs including Section 130 highway/rail grade crossing program, BUILD, CRISI, INFRA

Issues related to HR3684, the Invest in America Act Issues related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology and railroad operations Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board and railroad retirement including S.545, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act Issues related to freight and passenger railroad crew requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations

Issues related to HR3684, the Invest in America Act Issues related to the surface transportation reauthorization Issues related to the Surface Transportation Investment Act as introduced in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings Issues related to railroad technology and railroad operations Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board and railroad retirement including S.545, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act Issues related to freight and passenger railroad crew requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations

Issues related to the Railroad Retirement Board and FY22 appropriations Issues related to truck length and truck weight changes in FY22 appropriations Issues related to infrastructure grant programs including Section 130 highway/rail grade crossing program, BUILD, CRISI, INFRA

Issues related to the Railroad Retirement Board and FY22 appropriations Issues related to truck length and truck weight changes in FY22 appropriations Issues related to infrastructure grant programs including Section 130 highway/rail grade crossing program, BUILD, CRISI, INFRA

Issues related to HR3684, the Invest in America Act Issues related to the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 as introduced in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Issues related to the Surface Transportation Investment Act as introduced in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings including S.700 Issues related to railroad technology and railroad operations Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board and railroad retirement including S.545, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act Issues related to freight and passenger railroad crew requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length regulations

Issues related to the Railroad Retirement Board and FY22 appropriations Issues related to truck length and truck weight changes in FY22 appropriations Issues related to infrastructure grant programs including Section 130 highway/rail grade crossing program, BUILD, CRISI, INFRA Issues related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (railroad unemployment insurance)

Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings including S.700 Issues related to railroad technology and railroad operations Issues related to passenger and commuter railroad operations Issues related to surface reauthorization programs Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board and railroad retirement including S.545, the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act Issues related to freight and passenger railroad crew requirements Issues related to railroad economic and antitrust regulations Issues related to truck weight and truck length

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

Issues related to international trade and the transport of international (imported or exported) goods. Issues related to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues related to steel and aluminum tariffs.

Issues related to international trade and the transport of international (imported or exported) goods. Issues related to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues related to steel and aluminum tariffs. Issues related to cross-border train operations, such as H.R. 3896

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

Issues related to infrastructure investment tax credits, including H.R.510 and S.203 - the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act of 2019. Issues related to tax extenders and tax reform. Issues related to grade crossing safety funding programs, such as Section 130 Highway/Rail grade crossings.

Issues related to the FY21 Transportation Housing and Urban Development (and Related Agencies Appropriations). Issues related to the inclusion of amendments or provisions pertaining to truck configuration and truck capacity increases. Issues related to railroad retirement and railroad unemployment insurance programs.

Issues related to the FY21 Transportation Housing and Urban Development (and Related Agencies Appropriations). Issues related to the inclusion of amendments or provisions pertaining to truck configuration and truck capacity increases. Issues related to railroad retirement and railroad unemployment insurance programs.

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

Issues related to infrastructure investment tax credits, including H.R.510 and S.203 - the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act of 2019. Issues related to tax extenders and tax reform. Issues related to grade crossing safety funding programs, such as Section 130 Highway/Rail grade crossings.

Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service. Issues related to RSIA of 2008, including positive train control. Issues related to mandated crew consist, such as H.R. 1748 and S.1979 [the Safe Freight Act]. Issues related to the preservation of balanced economic rail regulation. Issues related to railroad tank car design standards and rail-car manufacturer ownership. Issues related to passenger rail and commuter rail operations. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings, including S.713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019. Issues related to electronically controlled pneumatic brakes. Issues related to yardmaster roles and responsibilities, such as those in H.R. 2449, the Yardmaster Protection Act Issues related to international rail crews, including H.R. 3896

Issues related to the FY20 Transportation Housing and Urban Development (and Related Agencies Appropriations). Issues related to the inclusion of amendments or provisions pertaining to truck configuration and truck capacity increases.

Issues related to infrastructure investment tax credits, including H.R.510 and S.203 - the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act of 2019. Issues related to tax extenders and tax reform. Issues related to grade crossing safety funding programs, such as Section 130 Highway/Rail grade crossings.

Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service. Issues related to RSIA of 2008, including positive train control. Issues related to mandated crew consist, such as H.R. 1748 and S.1979 [the Safe Freight Act]. Issues related to the preservation of balanced economic rail regulation. Issues related to railroad tank car design standards and rail-car manufacturer ownership. Issues related to passenger rail and commuter rail operations. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings, including S.713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019. Issues related to electronically controlled pneumatic brakes. Issues related to yardmaster roles and responsibilities, such as those in H.R. 2449, the Yardmaster Protection Act Issues related to international rail crews, including H.R. 3896

Issues related to the FY20 Transportation Housing and Urban Development (and Related Agencies Appropriations). Issues related to the inclusion of amendments or provisions pertaining to truck configuration and truck capacity increases.

Issues related to infrastructure investment tax credits, including H.R.510 and S.203 - the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act of 2019. Issues related to tax extenders and tax reform. Issues related to grade crossing safety funding programs, such as Section 130 Highway/Rail grade crossings.

Issues related to infrastructure investment tax credits, including H.R.510 and S.203 - the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act of 2019. Issues related to tax extenders and tax reform. Issues related to grade crossing safety funding programs, such as Section 130 Highway/Rail grade crossings.

Issues related to the FY20 Transportation Housing and Urban Development (and Related Agencies Appropriations). Issues related to the inclusion of amendments or provisions pertaining to truck configuration and truck capacity increases.

Issues related to railroad emergency response contractor hours of service. Issues related to RSIA of 2008, including positive train control. Issues related to mandated crew consist, such as H.R. 1748, Safe Freight Act. Issues related to the preservation of balanced economic rail regulation. Issues related to railroad tank car design standards and rail-car manufacturer ownership. Issues related to passenger rail and commuter rail operations. Issues related to highway-rail grade crossings, including S.713, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2019.

Issues related to the FY20 Transportation House and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations. Issues related to the inclusion of truck configuration and truck capacity increases.

Issues related to trade and tariffs, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), other multinational and bilateral trade agreements; issues related to USTR tariff exemptions.

Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA

Issues pertaining to tax reform and other corporate tax issues, including H.R. 721 and S. 407, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act.

Issues pertaining to passenger and commuter rail operations; issues related to permit reform, including S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. and permit reforms included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017.; Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 and related activities; S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017; Monitored STB proceedings including nominations and those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704); Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act; Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy products; Issues pertaining to truck weight limits; Issues pertaining to railroad safety, including positive train control implementation and H.R. 4766, the Positive Train Control Implementation and Financing Act of 2018; issues pertaining to commercial drivers and hours of service, including those overseen by FMCSA

Issues pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicles; Issues pertaining to tower markings along railroad right-of-way or on railroad property; Monitored H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405,the Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2017; Monitored H.R.2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act; Monitored H.R.2930, the Drone Innovation Act of 2017; Monitored S.1272, the Drone Federalism Act of 2017

Issues pertaining to tax reform and other corporate tax issues, including H.R. 721 and S. 407, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act.

Issues pertaining to tax reform and other corporate tax issues, including H.R. 721 and S. 407, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act.

Issues related to trade and tariffs, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other multinational and bilateral trade agreements.

Issues pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicles Issues pertaining to tower markings along railroad right-of-way or on railroad property Monitored H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Monitored H.R.2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act Monitored H.R.2930, the Drone Innovation Act of 2017 Monitored S.1272, the Drone Federalism Act of 2017

Issues related to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other trade agreements.

Monitored "Clean Power Plan"/greenhouse gas emission developments for existing (40 CFR 60) and new (79 FR 2429) power plants, and other coal-related issues. Monitored discussions involving the Renewable Fuel Standard and Point of Obligation changes at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. Monitored H.R.3116, the MOTION (Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now) Act. Monitored H.R.3769, the Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2017. Oppose efforts to increase truck weight limits.

Monitored FY2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, appropriations process; opposed Sen. Hoeven amendment to increase truck weights to 129,000 pounds. Support Senate Concurrent Resolution setting congressional budget for FY2018 and budgetary levels for FY2019-2027.

Supported H.R. 721 and S. 407, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. Support a lower corporate tax rate via corporate tax reform and monitored other provisions such as bonus depreciation; support FY2018 budget resolution.

Support S.1451, the Railroad Advancement of Innovation and Leadership with Safety Act or RAILS Act. Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Also monitoring developments of H.R. 3148, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017. Monitored issues related to balanced economic railroad regulation, including the implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015. Opposed S.1233, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017. Monitored STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017.

Supported H.R. 721 and S. 407, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy (BRACE) Act. Support a lower corporate tax rate via corporate tax reform and monitored other provisions such as bonus depreciation.

Supported H.J. Res 38 pertaining to the rule submitted by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior relating to the Stream Protection Rule. Monitored "Clean Power Plan" developments for existing (40 CFR 60) and new (79 FR 2429) power plants.

Oppose H.R. 233, the Safe Freight Act, mandating a minimum size of crews of freight trains. Also monitored the FRA Train Crew Staffing Rule (FRA-2014-0033). Monitored implementation of S. 808 (114th Congress), the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, and other STB proceedings including those regarding revenue adequacy (EP722), forced access (EP711), and commodity exemptions (EP704). Monitored legislation pertaining to executive regulations, and supported measures to address regulatory overreach such as H.R. 26, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017.

H.R.5394,S.2844: "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,and Related Agencies Fiscal 2017." Supported funding for Amtrak, Projects of National Significance, TIGER grants, grade crossing funding, and opposed amendments to increase truck weights to 91,000 or 129,000 pounds. S.3040:"Labor-HHS Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations." Supported increased funding for the National Mediation Board. H.R.2028:"Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriation Act,2017."

H.R.4626,S.2595:"Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act". Supported General discussion of lowering the corporate tax rate via corporate tax reform.

H.R.5394,S.2844, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,and Related Agencies Fiscal 2017." Supported funding for Amtrak, Projects of National Significance (TIGER) grants, grade crossing funding. Opposed amendments to increase truck weights to 91,000 or 129,000 pounds. S.3040,"Labor-HHS Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations." Supported increased funding for the National Mediation Board. H.R.5325,"Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies." Monitored.

S.808 (PL 114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation and other proceedings at the Surface Transportation Board especially "Revenue Adequacy"(EP 722),"Competitive Switching"(EP711),and "Commodity Exemptions"(EP 704). S.853, "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Oppose. H.R. 22,"FAST Act,"(PL114-94) Monitored Title VII, particularly sections:7311 ECP Brake Study;7305 Thermal Blankets;7306 Top Fittings for Tank Cars;and DOT rulemaking on Flammable Materials and Operating Practices(PHMSA-2012-0082). H.R.1763,"Safe Freight Act" and FRA's Train Crew Staffing(FRA-2014-0033)rule to require 2-person crews. Opposed.

S.1634,"Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.

S.808 (PL 114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. S.853, "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Oppose. H.R. 22,"FAST Act,"(PL114-94) Monitored Title VII, particularly sections:7311 ECP Brake Study;7305 Thermal Blankets;7306 Top Fittings for Tank Cars;and DOT rulemaking on Flammable Materials and Operating Practices(PHMSA-2012-0082). H.R.1763,"Safe Freight Act" and FRA's Train Crew Staffing(FRA-2014-0033)rule to require 2-person crews. Opposed. "Railroad Revenue Adequacy"(EP 722),"Cost of Capital"(EP-558),"Competitive Switching"(EP-711)& other proceedings at Surface Transportation Board implementing H.R.808(PL 114-110). Monitored.

H.R. 1732,"Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015." Supported. S.1140,"Federal Water Quality Protection Act." Supported. S.J. Res. 22,"a joint resolution providing for Congressional disapproval...of the rule submitted by the Corp of Engineers and EPA relating to the definition of 'waters of the U.S.' under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act." Supported. H.R. ___,Water Resource Development Act (WRDA)Reauthorization. Sought amendment to Section 214 of WRDA to include railroads under authority to expedite the evaluation and process of permits under the Corp of Engineers regulatory program.

H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient, Trucking Act." Monitored H.R.3488 and other proposals to increase truck size or weights. H.R. 22 (PL 114-94),"Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored implementation of the surface transportation programs in the Act.

H.R.2577, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,2016" and H.R. 2029,"Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2016." Supported funding for Amtrak, Projects of National Significance (TIGER) grants, grade crossing funding, and opposed heavier truck amendments.

H.R.2042(similar S.1324), "Ratepayers Protection Act of 2015." Supports. EPA's "Clean Power Plan"for existing(40 CFR 60)and new(79 FR 2429)power plants. Opposed. H.J. Res. 71 and S.J. Res 23 (new plants) and H.J. Res 72 and S.J. Res 24 (existing plants), Supported these resolutions providing for disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of EPA's regulation of greenhouse gases from new and existing electric generating plants. S.2012,"Energy Policy Modernization Act" and H.R.8,"North America Energy Security and Infrastructure Act." Monitored.

H.R.2042(similar S.1324), "Ratepayers Protection Act of 2015." Supports. EPA's "Clean Power Plan"for existing(40 CFR 60)and new(79 FR 2429)power plants. Oppose.

H.R. 1732,"Regulatory Integrity Act of 2015." Supported. S.1140,"Federal Water Quality Protection Act." Supported.

H.R.2577, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,2016." Supported funding for Amtrak, Tiger grants, and opposed heavier truck amendments. H.R.3128 & S.1619, "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016." Supported FEMA funding for first responders, Title III, "state and local programs."

H.R.2577. "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,2016. Supported funding for Amtrak, Tiger grants, and opposed heavier trucks. S.1619 "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016." Supported funding for first responders.

H.R.2042, "Ratepayers Protection Act of 2015." Supports. EPA's "Clean Power Plan"for existing(40 CFR 60)and new(79 FR 2429)power plants. Oppose.

H.R.1732,"Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015." Supported.

No Bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Supports lower corporate tax rate. H.R.721,S.637."Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation & Investment Act." Supports.

S.808. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored. S.650. "Railroad Safety & Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.443,H.R.844."To require a plan approved by the STB for the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad track." Monitored. S.769."Track,Railroad,& Infrastructure Act." Supported. H.R. 749. "Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act." Supported. DOT Rulemaking on Flammable Materials and Operating Practices. Supported enhanced tank car standards and opposed additional speed limitations and requiring ECP brakes.(PHMSA-2012-0082). Train Crew Staffing(FRA-2014-0033). Oppose regulations or legislation to require 2-person crews.

S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. H.R.3040, "Safe Freight Act" and Sec.21 of S. 2784, "Rail Safety Improvement Act" requiring 2-person locomotive crews.Opposed.

EPA's NSPS (EPAHQOAR20130495) for new fossil-power plants & NPRM (EPAHQOAR20130602) for existing plants.Opposed. H.R. 3826,S.1905, "Electricity Security and Affordability Act." Supported. H.R. 524,"To clarify EPA does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been approved by the Sec. of Army."Supports

H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), PL 112-141. Monitored the truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02). S.2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization." Monitored S.880 & H.R. 1906, "Safe Highway & Infrastructure Preservation Act." Supported.

H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), PL 112-141. Monitored the truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02). S.2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization" & H.R. 5021,"Highway & Transportation Funding Act." Monitored S.880 & H.R. 1906, "Safe Highway & Infrastructure Preservation Act." Supported.

H.R. 721, S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Supports. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Supports reduction in the corporate tax rate. Camp "Discussion Draft dated 2-16-14." Monitored. H.R. 4438,American Research Competitiveness Act," & H.R. 4718 "to amend the IRC of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation." Supported.

H.R. 721, S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Supports. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Supports reduction in the corporate tax rate. Camp "Discussion Draft dated 2-16-14." Monitored. H.R. 4438,American Research Competitiveness Act," & H.R. 4718 "to amend the IRC of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation." Supported.

Opposed EPA's NSPS (40 CFR 60)for new fossil-fuel power plants & NPRM(EPAHQOAR20130602) for existing plants H.R. 3826,S.1905. "Electricity Security and Affordability Act." Supported. H.R. 524."To clarify EPA does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been approved by the Sec. of Army."Supports

S.954, "Agriculture Reform,Food,& Jobs Act." Monitored and opposed section 6206 that mandated the Secretary of Agriculture's participation in certain Surface Transportation Board's (STB) proceedings. H.R. 2642, "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act." Monitored particularly Section 5205, rural transportation study. Opposed any STB provision as in S. 954 above.

H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), PL 112-141. Monitored the truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02) and implementation of the Act. Also continued preparing for MAP-21's reauthorization. S.880 & H.R. 1906, "Safe Highway & Infrastructure Preservation Act." Supported.H.R.2628, S. 1289. "To amend title 23 United States Code with respect to United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purposes." Monitored.

S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. H.R.3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed requiring 2-person locomotive crews.

H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), PL 112-141. Monitored the truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02) and implementation of the Act. Also continued preparing for MAP-21's reauthorization. S.880 & H.R. 1906, "Safe Highway & Infrastructure Preservation Act." Supported.H.R.2628, S. 1289. "To amend title 23 United States Code with respect to United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purposes." Opposed.

H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), PL 112-141. Monitored the truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02) and implementation of the Act. Also continued preparing for MAP-21's reauthorization. S.880 & H.R. 1906, "Safe Highway & Infrastructure Preservation Act." Supported.H.R.2628, S. 1289. "To amend title 23 United States Code with respect to United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purposes." Opposed.

S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. H.R.3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed requiring 2-man locomotive crews.

H.R. 721, S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Supports. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Supports reduction in the corporate tax rate.

S. 21, "Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act." Monitored. H.R. 624, " Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act." Support H.R.2213, " Border Communities Economic Security and Sustainability Act." Monitored.

H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), PL 112-141. Monitored the truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02) and implementation of the Act. Also continued preparing for MAP-21's reauthorization. S.880 & H.R. 1906, "Safe Highway & Infrastructure Preservation Act." Supported.

H.R. 5972, S. 2332."Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013." Supported funding for Amtrak and National Infrastructure Investment Grants. Opposed imposition of railroad safety user fees. H.R. 933, "Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act" and H.Con.Res 25 and S.Con.Res 8, "Concurrent Resolution for the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014." Monitored for any adverse impacts on railroads.

S.638, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.

Opposed EPA's New Source Performance Standards (40 CFR 60) for new fossil-fueled power plants.

H.R. 3409. "Stop the War on Coal Act." Supported.

H.R. 2273, S. 1781. "Coal Residue Reuse and Management Act" and Title IV of H.R. 349,"Stop the War on Coal Act" which incorporates the provisions of H.R. 2273. Supported. S. 710. "Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act" (PL112-195) Supported.

S. 158. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act." Opposed. S. 301. "A bill to amend title 49 USC to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control(PTC) requirements under chapter 201." Supported. Also advocated reasonable implementation deadlines and allowing alternative risk strategies. Sec. 8401, Positive Train Control provisions, in H.R. 7,"Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012." Continue to advocate. Surface Transportation Board's (STB) proceedings on "competitive issues"(EP 705)and petition (EP 711) of National Industrial Traffic League (NITL) on "competitive switching." Monitored and opposed changes in existing rules. Also monitored and raised issues and concerns regarding the unbalanced nature of STB proposal (EP 699) to encourage "mediation and arbitration" and supported STB consideration of indirect competition for fuel use to generate power in rate cases (EP 717).

H.R. 3409. "Stop the War on Coal Act." Supported.

S. 158. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act." Opposed. S. 301. "A bill to amend title 49 USC to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control(PTC) requirements under chapter 201." Supported. Also advocated reasonable implementation deadlines and allowing alternative risk strategies. Sec. 8401, Positive Train Control provisions, in H.R. 7,"Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012." Continue to advocate. Surface Transportation Board's (STB) proceedings on "competitive issues"(EP 705) and petition (EP 711) of National Industrial Traffic League (NITL) on "competitive switching." Monitored and opposed changes in existing rules. Also monitored and raised issues and concerns regarding the unbalanced nature of STB proposal (EP 699) to encourage mediation and arbitration. No Bill. Urged eliminating intermediate brake test where wheel temperature detectors are used and extending intervals for locomotive inspections. Also discussed ways the Federal Railroad Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's work sharing impact safety.

S. 49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.

H.R. 5972, S. 2332."Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013." Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, and National Infrastructure Investment Grants. Opposed imposition of railroad safety user fees. H.Con.Res. 112. "Concurrent Resolution of the Budget-FY 2013" and President's 2013 budget. Monitored and opposed the inclusion of railroad safety "user" fees.

S. 1813 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21)," H.R. 7 "American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act," & H.R. 4348 "(MAP-21"). Monitored developments on above bills to reauthorize SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit legislation. Supported the H.R. 7's provisions on positive train control (Sec. 8401), and the truck size and weight study (Sec.32801-02) in final bill, PL112-141. H.R. 825, S.918. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported keeping highway-rail grade crossings' Sec. 130 program as a separate item. It was incorporated into Sec. 1519 (c)(6) of H.R. 4348, "MAP-21" (PL 112-141). H.R. 1574, S.876. "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Monitored. H.R. 763 and S. 747. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011." Opposed

S. 1813 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21)," H.R. 7 "American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Monitored developments on above two bill to reauthorizate SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit legislation, and supported the provisions (Sec. 7) to keep section 130, highway-rail grade crossing program, as a separate program, (Sec. 1302), positive train control (Sec. 8401), and truck size and weight study (Sec. 1405). H.R. 7. Opposed Napolitano amendment in committee to strike H.R. 7's positive train control provisions (Sec. 8401) and sought modifications to Feinstein amendment (Sec.35301) to S.1383 H.R. 1574, S.876. "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Monitored. H.R. 763 and S. 747. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011." Opposed S.1450. "Commercial Truck Safety Act." Opposed.

S. 49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed and supported amendments, particularly on its retroactive application (Sec. 5). Presidential Emergency Board (PEB 242)to address railroad management-labor collective negotiations impasse. Supported.