ADAM NORDSTROM

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 406 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act

FY18 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 and FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to changes in truck size and weight.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 and FY 2017 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2018 THUD Appropriations (no bill number) for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 406. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (drafts; no bill numbers). Support for confirmation of qualified nominees to federal regulatory agencies including US DOT, FRA, and STB.

H.R. 5394/S.2844, the Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - Support FY17 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program and FTA Capital Investment Grant program. No bill number - Support FY18 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program and FTA Capital Investment Grant program. Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST). Support for various federal agency grant applications.

No bill number- support the extension of the Alternative Fuel Excise Tax Credit (26 USC 6426)

H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017- support FY17 appropriations for freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control (PTC) (under FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI)). Implementation of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94) and PL 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act with regard to Positive Train Control deadlines and passenger/commuter rail issues. Support grant application for Positive Train Control project.

Support HR 721 and S407 to permanently extend the short line railroad tax credit.

No bill number: outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

Support for grants for short line rail infrastructure and for Positive Train Control implementation (no bill number); issues related to the implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) mandate; Pursuit of reimbursement of funds owned by the Department of Transportation to OmniTRAX following the repayment of two Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loans. Support for federal infrastructure loans from Federal Railraod Administration.

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. Support for rail grants, infrastructure funding, and safety-focused research and development funding in FY17 (H.R.5394; S.2844; 114th Cong., carryover through CR) and FY18 (no bill number) appropriations bills.

Interaction with Congressional delegation and HHS to facilitate information sharing with regard to foreign program beneficiaries.

Engaging Kansas congressional delegation in support of reform initiatives in state Medicaid implementation; Coordination with delegation HHS/CMS on revisions to KanCare and associated waivers; interaction with CMS on the re-certification of Osawatomie State Hospital; Issues impacting states and state programs in H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017

Post enactment implementation of issues impacting Kansas highway funding and federal mandates in MAP-21 surface transportation reauthorization bills. General information to delegation on unmanned aircraft.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141)including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriations (and CRs) for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 406. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (drafts; no bill numbers).

H.R. 5394/S.2844 (114th Cong; Holdover from CR), the Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - Support FY17 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program and FTA Capital Investment Grant program. No bill number - Support FY18 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program and FTA Capital Investment Grant program. Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) issues and roadway congestion measurement, Transit asset management, Safety plan requirements, and competitive agency federal grant programs. Support for various federal agency grant applications at USDOT and coordinated agency de-briefs of submitted applications.

Implementation of H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. H.R. 5394/S.2844, the Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - Support FY17 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program and FTA Capital Investment Grant program. No bill number - Support FY18 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program and FTA Capital Investment Grant program.

Support HR 721 and S407 to permanently extend the short line railroad tax credit.

H.R. 5394/S.2844 (114th Cong., carryover through CR), the Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - Support FY17 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program, FTA Capital Investment Grant program, FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI). No bill number - Support FY18 appropriations for USDOT TIGER grant program, FTA Capital Investment Grant program, FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI). Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): - Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) issues and roadway congestion measurement - Transit asset management - Safety plan requirements - And competitive agency federal grant programs. Implementation of PL 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act. Support for current and future federal agency grant applications at USDOT and FTA

Support the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) H. R. 721 and S. 407

FY 2017 (H.R. 5325, H.R. 5394, S. 2844) Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 and H.R. 4626 and S. 2595 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act.

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute (no bill numbers). Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) issues and roadway congestion measurement, Transit asset management, Safety plan requirements, and competitive agency federal grant programs. Support for various federal agency grant applications at USDOT and coordinated agency de-briefs of submitted applications.

Implementation of H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. Congressional Support for funding requests in various US DOT grant programs.

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas

Post enactment implementation of issues impacting Kansas highway funding and federal mandates in MAP-21 surface transportation reauthorization bill Southwest Chief passenger rail funding - FY2017 Transportation Appropriations bill H.R.5394 and S.2844 and related continuing appropriations.

Interaction with Congressional delegation and HHS to facilitate information sharing with regard to foreign program beneficiaries..

Interaction with Congressional delegation and HHS to facilitate information sharing with regard to foreign program beneficiaries..

Post-award support from and interaction with Kansas Congressional delegation with regard to SNAP E&T grant applications at USDA.

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration actions on Water of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas; Coordination of state and USDA concerns with plant disease and inspection. Support for S. 2609 and other legislation to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineering foods.

Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) issues and roadway congestion measurement, Transit asset management, Safety plan requirements, and competitive agency federal grant programs. Support for various federal agency grant applications at USDOT.

Implementation of H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. Congressional Support for funding requests in various US DOT grant programs.

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. Support for rail grants, infrastructure funding, and safety-focused research and development funding in the Consolidated Appropriation act - P.L. 114-113. Support for similar grants in the FY2017 transportation appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) H.R. 4626 and S. 2595 Support and solicit cosponsors for bills to extend and make permanent the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G). Preparatory work for the introduction of the BRACE Act in the 115th Congress.

Implementation of P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and the pending H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017- freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control (PTC). Implementation of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94) and PL 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act with regard to Positive Train Control deadlines and passenger/commuter rail issues.

Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): - Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) issues and roadway congestion measurement - Transit asset management - Safety plan requirements - And competitive agency federal grant programs. Implementation of PL 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act. Support for federal agency grant applications at USDOT

Support the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) H.R. 4626 and S. 2595

FY 2017 (H.R. 5325, H.R. 5394, S. 2844) Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

Support for H.R. 4626 and S. 2595 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Infrastructure tax credit provisions in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.4626 and S.2595). No bill number: Preparatory work for the reintroduction of the BRACE Act in the 115th Congress.

Support for grants for short line rail infrastructure and for Positive Train Control implementation (no bill number); issues related to the implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) mandate; Pursuit of reimbursement of funds owned by the Department of Transportation to OmniTRAX following the repayment of two Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loans.

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. Support for rail grants, infrastructure funding, and safety-focused research and development funding in the Consolidated Appropriation act - P.L. 114-113. Support for similar grants in the FY2017 transportation appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Implementation of P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control (PTC) and TIGER. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, 2017 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for PTC and TIGER. Congressional Support for funding requests in various US DOT grant programs.

Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): - Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) issues and roadway congestion measurement - Transit asset management - Safety plan requirements - And competitive agency federal grant programs. Implementation of PL 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act. Support for federal agency grant applications at USDOT

Support the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) H.R. 4626 and S. 2595

FY 2017 (H.R. 5325, H.R. 5394, S. 2844) Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.4626 and S.2595)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.R.5325, and P.L. 114-223.

Implementation of PL112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act(MAP-21) and PL114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act(FAST): Metropolitan Planning Organization issues and roadway congestion measurement, Transit asset management, Safety plan requirements, and competitive agency federal grant programs. Support for various federal agency grant applications at USDOT and coordinated agency de-briefs of submitted applications. Implementation of H.R.2029/P.L.114-113, the Consolidated App. Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD App. Bill, 2017 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER.

Implementation of PL112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act(MAP-21) and PL114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act(FAST): Metropolitan Planning Organization issues and roadway congestion measurement, Transit asset management, Safety plan requirements, and competitive agency federal grant programs. Support for various federal agency grant applications at USDOT and coordinated agency de-briefs of submitted applications. Implementation of H.R.2029/P.L.114-113, the Consolidated App. Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER. H.R. 5394/S. 2844, Transportation HUD App. Bill, 2017 - New Starts funding, bus and bus facilities funding, TIGER.

Support the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) H.R. 4626 and S. 2595

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. Support for rail grants, infrastructure funding, and safety-focused research and development funding in the Consolidated Appropriation act - H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113. Support for similar grants in the FY2017 transportation appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Support for grants for short line rail infrastructure and for Positive Train Control implementation (no bill number)

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

Implementation of PL 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and PL 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST): -Transit asset management -Safety plan requirements -And competitive agency federal grant programs. Implementation of PL 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act. Support for federal agency grant applications at USDOT and DHS

Implementation of H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control and TIGER. Congressional support for funding requests in the US DOT FASTLane grant program

Coordinate state and federal agencies on issues concerning refugee screening and evaluation process (no bill number).

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration actions on Water of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas; Coordination of state and USDA concerns with plant disease and inspection. Support for S. 2609 and other legislation to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineering foods.

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute (no bill numbers). Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 and H.R. 4626 and S. 2595 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Infrastructure tax credit provisions in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.4626 and S.2595)

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.4626 and S.2595)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10, S,Rept 114-52, S. 808,); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, and H.R.2577.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.4626 and S.2595)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10, S,Rept 114-52, S. 808,); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2017 appropriations bills

Support for grants for short line rail infrastructure and for Positive Train Control implementation (no bill number)

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. Support for rail grants, infrastructure funding, and safety-focused research and development funding in the Consolidated Appropriation act - H.R. 2029/PL 114-113. Support for similar grants in the FY2017 transportation appropriations bill.

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

Support for Ft. Riley in the context of future Army and DoD planning (no bill number).

Post-award support from and interaction with Kansas Congressional delegation with regard to SNAP E&T grant applications at USDA.

Engaging Kansas congressional delegation in support of reform initiatives in state Medicaid implementation.

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute (no bill numbers). Post enactment implementation of similar provisions in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141)including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Implementation of FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and the Short Line Safety Institute. Support for funding in FY2017 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training (no bill numbers as of this writing). Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in legislation (no bill numbers). Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 and the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 4626 and S. 2595. Implementation of Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73.

Support the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) H.R. 4626 and S. 2595

Implementation of H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - New Starts funding, freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control and TIGER

Implementation of P.L. 112-14 Moving Ahead of Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and P.L. 114-94 Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST): - transit asset management - safety plan requirements - and competitive agency federal grant program. Implementation of P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act and Positive Train Control Enforcement Act.

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

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. H.R. 2577 and Senate bill without number: Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Appropriations bills include HR 2577 and Senate drafts without bill numbers

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. H.R. 2577 and Senate bill without number: Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

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

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

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

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

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border and US-Mexican border.

H.R. 721, S 637, and H.R. 2029/PL 114-113 sect. 162: Support and solicit cosponsors for bills to extend the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation. Support for rail grants, infrastructure funding, and safety-focused research and development funding in the Consolidated Appropriation act - H.R. 2029/PL 114-113.

Express support for the construction of a memorial to the life and accomplishments of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS; S. 1140) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas; Coordination of state and USDA concerns with plant disease and inspection

Support stable funding in the context of the revenue title of surface transportation reauthorization as it impacts highway funding (H.R. 22/PL 114-94) and highway funding (H.R. 2577 and H.R. 2029/PL 114-113).

No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141)including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. HR 2029/PL 114-113, H.R. 2577, and Senate bills without number (S.Rept.114-75): FY 2016 Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and Truck Size and Weight provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training (Appropriations bills include HR 2577 and Senate drafts without bill numbers as well as H.R. 2029/PL 114-113). Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck weights in H.R. 22/PL 114-94. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 637 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 as well as the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act H.R. 2029; PL 114-113 Sect. 162. Contacted House concerning freight rail related provisions of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Discussions with House and Senate and USDOT officials regarding potential modifications to an existing Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Financing Program (RRIF). Support for RRIF amendments included in H.R.749 and discussions with the Senate concerning RRIF amendments in S 1629 as well as HR 22/PL114-94. Support for Positive train control provisions in Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 650 and Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015 HR3819/PL 114-73. Issues impacting small railroads in the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S.808/PL 114-110.

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers potentially contained in surface transportation reauthorization bill including EV registration fee issues, rules that would tie GHG and fuel economy credits to safety features proposed in NHTSA discussion draft auto safety bill (FAST Act H.R.22/S.1647/P.L.114-94)

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers potentially contained in surface transportation reauthorization bill including EV registration fee issues, rules that would tie GHG and fuel economy credits to safety features proposed in NHTSA discussion draft auto safety bill (FAST Act H.R.22/S.1647?P.L.114-94)

H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - provisions impacting commuter rail and bus transit; support freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control and TIGER

H.R. 22, P.L. 114-94 Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (FAST) of 2015 - provisions impacting commuter rail and bus transit; support maximum federal investment in FTA grant programs, freight and passenger rail infrastructure and safety grants, including for Positive Train Control. H.R. 2029/P.L. 114-113, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - provisions impacting commuter rail and bus transit; support grant funding for Positive Train Control, support permanent transit parity and the two-year extension of the 45G short line railroad tax credit. Support for 45G in H.R. 721 and S. 637.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R.721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S.637; and Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act H.R. 2029; PL 114-113 Sect. 162)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10, S,Rept 114-52, S. 808,); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills (P.L. 114-113, H.Rept 114-92, S.Rept 114-57, S.2129, H.R.2577, H.Rept 114-129, S.Rept 114-75); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Support H.R.721/S.637 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

HR 22, HR 2577 and companion bills and drafts without number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline; No bill number: outreach to inform members about pending railroad abandonment and related issues

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation

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

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas

Post-award support from and interaction with Kansas Congressional delegation with regard to SNAP E&T grant applications at USDA.

No bill number: Outreach in support of efficient railroad border crossings of the US-Canadian border.

HR 22, HR 2577 and companion bills and drafts without number: Oppose increases to truck size and weight; S. 650: Support extensions to positive train control deadline; No bill number: outreach to inform members about pending railroad abandonment and related issues

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation

Support funding for transportation in H.R.2577 and S.Rept. 114-75(FY16 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act).

Support for the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 (H.R.721, S.637) Support the Commuter Parity Act of 2015 (H.R.990)

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (PTC). Support for the Railroad Safety and PTC Extension Act (S. 650). Provisions affecting commuter rail (including Positive Train Control), FTA designated recipients and FTA capital investment grant programs in the Senate DRIVE Act (H.R.22) and a potential House surface transportation authorization bill. Provisions impacting commuter rail and bus transit in FY16 appropriations bills (H.R. 2577, Senate Report 114-75). Monitor and report on transportation infrastructure funding and financing legislation such as the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act of 2015 (S. 880), Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 2015 (S. 797), RAILS Act of 2015 (H.R. 1405), Rebuild America Act of 2015 (S.268), Infrastructure 2.0 Act of 2015 (H.R. 625), and Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 (H.R. 413).

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. H.R. 2577 and Senate bill without number: Support for funding in FY2016 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training. Appropriations bills include HR 2577 and Senate drafts without bill numbers

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

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Support H.R.721/S.637 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for applications submitted by state department of transportation partner seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation

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

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

Solicit support from Kansas Congressional delegation with regard to CMS actions impacting Osawatomie State Hospital

Solicit support regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS; S. 1140) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas; Coordination of state and USDA concerns with plant disease and inspection

Post-award support from and interaction with Kansas Congressional delegation with regard to SNAP E&T grant applications at USDA.

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Support funding for transportation in HR2577 and S.Rept. 114-75(FY16 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act).

Support for the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R.721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S.637. Support for H.R. 990, the Commuter Parity Act of 2015

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations and capital investment grant programs. Post grant award support for Small Starts project. Monitor and report on all railroad related legislation, including S.1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement and Efficiency Act (R2E2). Coordination of implementation issues for Positive Train Control technology between CMTA and FRA; work with Senate Commerce Committee as the committee sought to amend the Positive Train Control mandate in S. 1626, the Railroad Reform Enhancement and Efficiency Act.

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

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

Support H.R.721/S.637 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

No Bill Number. Request support from Members for state department of transportation allies seeking US DOT discretionary grants for rail rehabilitation

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

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

Issues impacting Kansas highway funding and federal mandates in MAP-21 surface transportation reauthorization debate (no bill number) and the FY2016 transportation appropriations bill (no bill number).

Solicit support and provide testimony regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas

Solicit support and provide testimony regarding Kansas concerns with Administration action on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) as it impacts agricultural producers in Kansas

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations and capital investment grant programs. Post grant award support for Small Starts project. Passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650.

Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House FY2016 Budget proposal H.Con.Res.27 and Senate FY2016 Budget proposal S.Con.Res.11

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

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R.721, Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S.637)

Issues affecting rail construction and investment in passenger rail reauthorization and reform bills (H.Res.134 and Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail safety bills (Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.946, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.859, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 H.R.1291, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 S.532, Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.705, S.Amdt.800, Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 H.R.1679, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S. 808); Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2016 appropriations bills; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in rail funding and financing bills (Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act S.880, Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S.797, RAILS Act H.R. 1405, Rebuild America Act of 2015 S. 268, Infrastructure 2.0 Act H.R.625, Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 H.R.413, State Transportation and Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act H.R.652); Issues affecting rail construction in permitting reform bills (Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act S.769)

Support H.R.721/S.637 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

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

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

Issues related to state revenue impacts of business activity tax changes; developments related to streamlined sales tax; and other state taxation and collection issues impacted by S. 743 Marketplace Fairness Act; No bill number: Support for extension of federal renewable energy tax provisions in HR 5771.

Issues related to disbursements and receipts of Mineral Leasing Act revenues during appropriatons considerations. Express concern for recent Interior actions involving the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Long-Eared Bat. Express concern for recent EPA actions impacting the Waters of the United States and the impact of these actions on agriculture, oil and gas production, transportation, and other areas of state concern.

Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411/S. 2260/HR 5771. - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity.

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013, S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act), HR 5771 (Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014). Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288, S. 2260, and HR 5771. House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act HR 83 "Cromnibus": support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline for PTC. No bill number: Support for agency flexibility in prior FTA/CIG grant expenditures. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

HR 83 HR 4745 S2438 FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act: support funding for the marine highways program and for the Port Infrastructure Development Fund. S. 2444 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act: support for reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the Missouri River. S. 2322 MAP-21 Reauthorization (EPW): support marine highways and port eligibility in Projects of National and Regional Significance and other grant programs. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

Support S. 411/H.R.712- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

Transportation Appropriations (HR 4745 S 2438) and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training (H.R. 83; FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act; Railroad R&D Account)

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

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.411 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act S.2260

Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investement contained in the House FY2015 Budget proposal

Support S. 411/H.R.712- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

Support for improving the effectiveness of the Federal Highway Safety Grant Programs.

FY15 Appropriations bills (HR4870): Support for National Guard funding and related issues in the FY2015 appropriations bills and Congressional budgets; Support for Kansas National Guard functions during appropriations consideration

Support for efforts to develop state-federal partnership for the purposes of dredging federal reservoirs with state resources. Express concern for recent Interior actions involving the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Express concern for recent EPA actions impacting the Waters of the United States and the impact of these actions on agriculture, oil and gas production, transportation, and other areas of state concern.

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investement contained in the House FY2015 Budget proposal

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.411 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act S.2260

Support for H.R.721/S.672 (113th Cong.) Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013

S.2438 FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act: support funding for the marine highways program and for the Port Infrastructure Development Fund. S. 2444 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act: support for reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the Missouri River.S. 2322 MAP-21 Reauthorization (EPW): support marine highways and port eligibility in Projects of National and Regional Significance and other grant programs. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

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

Support S. 411/H.R.712 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

Support for H.R.721/S.672 (113th Cong.) Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013

S.2438 FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act: support funding for the marine highways program and for the Port Infrastructure Development Fund. S. 2444 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act: support for reconciling maintenance and operational priorities on the Missouri River.S. 2322 MAP-21 Reauthorization (EPW): support marine highways and port eligibility in Projects of National and Regional Significance and other grant programs. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

S.638 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 110-432 the PRIIA/RSIA rail bill and in a potential re-authorization of PRIIA and RSIA; Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill;Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2015 appropriations bills S.2438 and H.R,4745; Transportation policy issues in S.387 the American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act and H.R.1124 the TIGER Grants for Job Creation Act; Post-enactment issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in P.L. 112-141

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for favorable resolution of Federal Transit Administration procurement policies governing relocation of utility facilities during transit projects. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act).Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288 and S. 2260 (EXPIRE Act). House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FRA: amendment of federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 236 as it relates light-density passenger routes. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. H.R. 4745/S. 2438 the FY15 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Act and Senate FY15 Minibus Appropriations Act: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control, robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts and emergency relief for public transportation. No bill number: support for a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for TIGER grant application.

Transportation Appropriations (HR 4745 S 2438) and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

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

Support S. 411/H.R.712 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

No bill numbers: Issues related to Environmental assessments of proposed State and Corps of Engineers dredging activities; Issues relating to EPA guidance on existing and new source facility permitting rules for carbon emissions. Issues related to disbursements and receipts of Mineral Leasing Act revenues during appropriatons considerations. Express concern for recent Interior actions involving the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Cont.Express concern for recent EPA actions impacting the Waters of the United States and the impact of these actions on agriculture, oil and gas production, transportation, and other areas of state concern.

No Bill Number - Trade Adjustment Assistance certifications and policies related to state unemployment and worker assistance programs. H.R. 803 Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) relating to Gubernatorial set asides, appointment authorities, small business involvement, performance measures, and state plans.

FY14 Appropriations bills (HR3547): Support for National Guard funding and related issues in the FY2014 appropriations bills and Congressional budgets; Support for Kansas National Guard functions in the context of Sequestration.

No bill bumber: Support for favorable resolution of proposed deferment actions at CMS; FY14 Appropriations bills (HR3547): provisions related to implementation of PPACA. Issues related to federal approval of section 1115 program waivers by CMS.

Support for improving the effectiveness of the Federal Highway Safety Grant Programs.

Support S. 411/H.R.712 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

Post-enactment MAP-21 (PL 112-141) issues, including Positive Train Control implementation and regulations. Support for favorable resolution of Federal Transit Administration procurement policies governing relocation of utility facilities during transit projects. Support for legislation impacting Class III freight railroads in H.R. 721/ S. 411 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013. Support for transit benefit tax parity in S. 1116 and H.R. 2288.House, Senate: S. 1462 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act. FRA: amendment of federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 236 as it relates light-density passenger routes. FTA, DOT: Implementation of PL 112-141 with particular regard to 5307 formula funds, Job Access and Reverse Commute funding, core capacity projects, and bus and bus facility funding. No bill number: support for the authorization of federal funding for Positive Train Control and a reasonable extension of the implementation deadline. No bill number: support for robust FTA capital investment grant funding accounts.

Inland waterways, port issues, transportation appropriations, Maritime Administration issues, MAP-21 and transportation reauthorization issues, US DOT competitive grants

Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for funding in FY2015 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

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

Support for H.R.721/S.672 (113th Cong.) Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013

S.638 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 110-432 the PRIIA/RSIA rail bill and in a potential re-authorization of PRIIA and RSIA; Implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill;Issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141) and in a potential re-authorization of MAP-21; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in upcoming FY2015 appropriations bills; Transportation policy issues in S.387 the American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act and H.R.1124 the TIGER Grants for Job Creation Act; Post-enactment issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in P.L. 112-141

Inland waterways, port issues, transportation appropriations, Maritime Administration issues, MAP-21 and transportation reauthorization issues, US DOT competitive grants