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HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2009, lobbied against bill. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 233 and S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; lobbied against bill. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation, provisions to provide funding for rail improvement projects. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2009, lobbied against bill. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 233 and S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; lobbied against bill. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation, provisions to provide funding for rail improvement projects. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2009, lobbied against bill. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 233 and S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; lobbied against bill. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation, provisions to provide funding for rail improvement projects. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2009, lobbied against bill. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 233 and S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; lobbied against bill. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation, provisions to provide funding for rail improvement projects. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 3081); S. 624, H.R. 2030, Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act: support public and private funding for safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation systems abroad. S. 1524, Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act; H.R. 2139, Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act.

FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 3081); S. 624, H.R. 2030, Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act: support public and private funding for safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation systems abroad. S. 1524, Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act; H.R. 2139, Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2009, lobbied against bill. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 233 and S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; lobbied against bill. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation, provisions to provide funding for rail improvement projects. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2009, lobbied against bill. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 233 and S 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009; lobbied against bill. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation, provisions to provide funding for rail improvement projects. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

Congressional and Executive Agency Actions: Clean coal technology and support for coal boilers, such as the circulating fluidized bed technology and projects. H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, clean coal technology and carbon capture and sequestration provisions.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; and HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization for FY07; S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization for FY08; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MARAD Reauthorization; HR 1585, HR 4896, S 1547 and S 1548, Defense Authorization; HRes 652, Cruise Ship Crime Resolution; Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, S 3204 and HR 6408; Cruise Ship Discharge Legislation, S 2881 and HR 6434.

Issues relating to passenger vessel operations including manning, crewing, vessel construction and other Coast Guard requirements, immigration compliance, penalty wage provisions, cabotage compliance (including USCBP 0098-2007) and passenger ship safety matters -- including HR 2930, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (specifically sections 405 and 503); S 1892, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (specifically section 922); CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE S 2997, Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal year 2009; HR 5658 and S 3001, Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (specifically Title XXXV); H. Res. 652, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; HR 6408 and S 3204, Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008; S 2881 and HR 6434, Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.