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S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. S.583. "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Opposed. H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored the Act's implementation and the Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on "revenue adequacy"(EP 722),"commodity exemption"(EP 704), and "competitive switching"(EP 711). H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2016 · fourth_quarter · 4T
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored the Act's implementation and the Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on "revenue adequacy"(EP 722),"commodity exemption"(EP 704), and "competitive switching"(EP 711).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed S. 3488 and other amendments to H.R. 2577 to increase truck weights such as Hoeven(129,000 pounds)and Baldwin(91000 pounds)on interstates in their states.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed and Monitored.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed S. 3488 and other amendments to H.R. 2577 to increase truck weights such as Hoeven(129,000 pounds)and Baldwin(91000 pounds)on interstates in their states.
Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed S. 3488 and other amendments to H.R. 2577 to increase truck weights such as Hoeven(129,000 pounds)and Baldwin(91000 pounds)on interstates in their states.
Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed and Monitored.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed S. 3488 and other amendments to H.R. 2577 to increase truck weights such as Hoeven(129,000 pounds)and Baldwin(91000 pounds)on interstates in their states.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. S.583. "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Opposed. H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. S.583. "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Opposed. H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored the Act's implementation and the Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on "revenue adequacy"(EP 722),"commodity exemption"(EP 704), and "competitive switching"(EP 711). H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored the Act's implementation and the Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on "revenue adequacy"(EP 722),"commodity exemption"(EP 704), and "competitive switching"(EP 711).
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806 ({L114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. Proposed Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger. Monitored.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Incorporated into Sections 33501-33507 of H.R.2, the "DRIVE Act." Supported.
ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments. H.R. 721, S. 637."Short Line Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Incorporated into Division Q, Section 162 "Protection Americans for Tax Hike Act" of H.R. 2019. Supported.
H.R. 22, "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,EfficientTrucking Act" and similar Ribble amendment offered to H.R.22. Opposed.
Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 22, "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,EfficientTrucking Act" and similar Ribble amendment offered to H.R.22. Opposed.
Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.1647, "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act" or the "DRIVE Act." Monitored. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,EfficientTrucking Act." Opposed.
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored H.R.3819,"Surface Transportation Extension Act." Supported Section 1302 which provides for an extension of the deadline for implementing positive train control. Supported. Proposed CP/NS merger. Monitored.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supports.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supports.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments. H.R. 721, S. 637."Short Line Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Incorporated into Division Q, Section 162 "Protection Americans for Tax Hike Act" of H.R. 2019. Supported.
Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, " Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported. H.R. 749, "Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act." Supported.
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.1647, "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act" or the "DRIVE Act." Monitored. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,EfficientTrucking Act." Opposed.
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.1647, "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act" or the "DRIVE Act." Monitored. Monitored ongoing DOT truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02 of PL 112-141) and opposed increase in truck weights.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments. H.R. 721, S. 637."Short Line Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Incorporated into Division Q, Section 162 "Protection Americans for Tax Hike Act" of H.R. 2019. Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supports.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supports.
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, " Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported. H.R. 749, "Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act." Supported.
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Incorporated into Sections 33501-33507 of H.R.2, the "DRIVE Act." Supported.
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored H.R.3819,"Surface Transportation Extension Act." Supported Section 1302 which provides for an extension of the deadline for implementing positive train control. Supported. Proposed CP/NS merger. Monitored.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Incorporated into Sections 33501-33507 of H.R.2, the "DRIVE Act." Supported.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, " Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported. H.R. 749, "Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act." Supported.
Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 116 of H.R. 5771(PL113-295). Supported. H.R. 1. "Tax Reform Act of 2014." Monitored.
H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed. S.618, "Railroad Antirust Enforcement Act." Monitored.
Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act" & H.R. 5021, " Highway and Transportation Funding Act." Monitored.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization. S.2322. "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act." Monitored.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act" & H.R. 5021, " Highway and Transportation Funding Act." Monitored.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act." Monitored.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 116 of H.R. 5771(PL113-295). Supported. H.R. 1. "Tax Reform Act of 2014." Monitored.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act." Opposed.
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored and opposed reregulation proposals. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act" & H.R. 5021, " Highway and Transportation Funding Act." Monitored.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization. S.2322. "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act." Monitored.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act." Monitored.
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act." Opposed.
Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act." Opposed.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 116 of H.R. 5771(PL113-295). Supported. H.R. 1. "Tax Reform Act of 2014." Monitored.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Pacific Islands Parks Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed. S.618, "Railroad Antirust Enforcement Act." Monitored.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 721 and S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supports
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 721 and S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supports
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.954(H.R.2642). "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act." Opposed section 6206 of Senate bill that directs Secretary of Agriculture to participate in Surface Transportation Board proceedings.
Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S. 1813. " Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21). H.R. 7 "American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Opposed amendments to increase truck size and weight (H.R. 1574 and S. 876) and supported study of issue as found in sec. 32801 of final bill, H.R. 4348 (MAP-21). H.R. 825. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported keeping grade crossings as separate program(Sec. 1519 of H.R 4348).
Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S. 1813, "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Supported study on truck size and weights (Sec. 32801 of S. 1813 and Sec. 1405 of H.R. 7) and opposed increase in truck size and weights as provided in H.R. 1574 and S. 876, the "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Also, supported H.R. 7's highway-rail crossing provisions (Sec. 1302) which continues program as a separate program rather than consolidate it.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2011
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 2091. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. No bill. Corporate tax reform. Supported reduction in corporate tax rate. Monitored, H.R. 721 and S. 672. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 306 of H.R. 8, "Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012" (PL112-240). Supported.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2011
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 2091. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Act." Supported. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Support reduction in corporate tax rate.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2011
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 2091."Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. S. 672, H.R. 721. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S. 158. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. H.R. 7 "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012." Supported Sec. 8401, positive train control provisions, and support inclusion in another legislative vehicle.
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S.158. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Opposed. H.R. 7, "Surface Transportation Extension Act." Supported Sec. 8401, positive train control provisions, and their inclusion in other legislative vehicles.
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S. 1813, "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Supported study on truck size and weights (Sec. 32801 of S. 1813 and Sec. 1405 of H.R. 7) and opposed increase in truck size and weights as provided in H.R. 1574 and S. 876, the "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Also, supported H.R. 7's highway-rail crossing provisions (Sec. 1302) which continues program as a separate program rather than consolidate it.
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
S. 1813. " Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21). H.R. 7 "American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Opposed amendments to increase truck size and weight (H.R. 1574 and S. 876) and supported study of issue as found in sec. 32801 of final bill, H.R. 4348 (MAP-21). H.R. 825. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported keeping grade crossings as separate program(Sec. 1519 of H.R 4348).
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 2091. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. No bill. Corporate tax reform. Supported reduction in corporate tax rate. Monitored, H.R. 721 and S. 672. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 306 of H.R. 8, "Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012" (PL112-240). Supported.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 2091."Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. S. 672, H.R. 721. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION · Firm: JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
H.R. 2091. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. No bill. Corporate tax reform. Supported reduction in corporate tax rate. Monitored, H.R. 721 and S. 672. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 306 of H.R. 8, "Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012" (PL112-240). Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored the Act's implementation and the Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on "revenue adequacy"(EP 722),"commodity exemption"(EP 704), and "competitive switching"(EP 711). H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
S.806 (PL114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. S.583. "Railroad Shipper Fairness Act." Opposed. H.R.1763."Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed S. 3488 and other amendments to H.R. 2577 to increase truck weights such as Hoeven(129,000 pounds)and Baldwin(91000 pounds)on interstates in their states.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 22 (PL 114-94), "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored its implementation. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,Efficient Trucking Act." Opposed and Monitored.
S.806 ({L114-110),"Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored its implementation. Proposed Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger. Monitored.
No Bill,Corporate Tax Reform. Monitored. H.R.4626,S.2595,"Building Rail Access for Customers and Economy Act." Supported.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 22, "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act." Monitored. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,EfficientTrucking Act" and similar Ribble amendment offered to H.R.22. Opposed.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments. H.R. 721, S. 637."Short Line Rehabilitation and Investment Act". Incorporated into Division Q, Section 162 "Protection Americans for Tax Hike Act" of H.R. 2019. Supported.
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored H.R.3819,"Surface Transportation Extension Act." Supported Section 1302 which provides for an extension of the deadline for implementing positive train control. Supported. Proposed CP/NS merger. Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Incorporated into Sections 33501-33507 of H.R.2, the "DRIVE Act." Supported.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supported.
S.1647, "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act" or the "DRIVE Act." Monitored. H.R.3488,"Safe,Flexible,EfficientTrucking Act." Opposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2015 · second_quarter · 2A
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, "Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supports.
S.1647, "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act" or the "DRIVE Act." Monitored. Monitored ongoing DOT truck size and weight study (Sections 32801-02 of PL 112-141) and opposed increase in truck weights.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2015 · first_quarter · 1A
S.806, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored S.650, " Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act." Supported. H.R. 749, "Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act." Supported.
No bill. Surface Transportation Reauthorization (MAP-21,PL 112-141). Monitored.
Corporate Tax Reform--Monitored developments and supports lowering corporate tax rate. H.R. 721, S. 637. Short Line tax credit extension. Supports.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 116 of H.R. 5771(PL113-295). Supported. H.R. 1. "Tax Reform Act of 2014." Monitored.
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supported. S.2784. "Rail Safety Improvement Act." Opposed.
H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed. S.618, "Railroad Antirust Enforcement Act." Monitored.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
S.2777.. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014." Opposed. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
H.R. 3040, "Safe Freight Act." Opposed.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored and opposed reregulation proposals. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
S.954(H.R.2642). "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act." Opposed section 6206 of Senate bill that directs Secretary of Agriculture to participate in Surface Transportation Board proceedings.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. Positive Train Control (PTC). No bill. Supports extending current 2015 deadline for implementation PTC.
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 721 and S. 411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supports
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed.
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2091. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. No bill. Corporate tax reform. Supported reduction in corporate tax rate. Monitored, H.R. 721 and S. 672. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Enacted as Sec. 306 of H.R. 8, "Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012" (PL112-240). Supported.
S.158. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Opposed. H.R. 7, "Surface Transportation Extension Act." Supported Sec. 8401, positive train control provisions, and their inclusion in other legislative vehicles.
S.49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 158. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. H.R. 7 "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012." Supported Sec. 8401, positive train control provisions, and support inclusion in another legislative vehicle.
S.49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
H.R. 2091. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Act." Supported. No bill. Corporate Tax Reform. Support reduction in corporate tax rate.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1813. " Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21). H.R. 7 "American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Opposed amendments to increase truck size and weight (H.R. 1574 and S. 876) and supported study of issue as found in sec. 32801 of final bill, H.R. 4348 (MAP-21). H.R. 825. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported keeping grade crossings as separate program(Sec. 1519 of H.R 4348).
S.158. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Opposed.
S.49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2091."Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored. S. 672, H.R. 721. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
S. 158. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act." Monitored. .
S. 1813, "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21), H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act." Supported study on truck size and weights (Sec. 32801 of S. 1813 and Sec. 1405 of H.R. 7) and opposed increase in truck size and weights as provided in H.R. 1574 and S. 876, the "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Also, supported H.R. 7's highway-rail crossing provisions (Sec. 1302) which continues program as a separate program rather than consolidate it.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 158. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act."Opposed. .
S. 1813, "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21th Century (MAP-21). Monitored developments as Congress continued to work on reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit legislation, which expired in 2009. H.R. 825. S.918. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported. H.R. 763, S.747. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed.
H.R. 2112. "Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act." Division C. Monitored.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 158. "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act."Opposed. S. 301. "A bill to amend 49 USC to make technical and minor amendments to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 201." Monitored.
S. 49."Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. Potential Presidential Emergency Board to address impasse in railroad management-labor collective bargaining negotiations. Monitored.
H.R. 2091."Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported H.R. 721, S. 672, and S.100. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011. Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 158. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization." Opposed and supported amendments. S. 301 "A bill to amend title 49 USC. to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 21."Supported.
S.49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bill and supported amendments, particularly on its retroactive application (Sec. 5).
H.R.____."Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considered reauthorization SAFETEA-LU, the surface transportation legislation. Monitored. H.R.825 and S.918. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.____."Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considered reauthorization SAFETEA-LU, the surface transportation legislation that expired in 2009. Monitored. H.R.825. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported.
H.R. Res. 48. "Additional Continuing Appropriation Act, 2011." Monitored.
S. 158. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization." Supported amendments and monitored developments. No bill. Administration's budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. S. 301 "A bill to amend title 49 USC. to make technical and minor modifications to the Positive Train Control requirements under chapter 21."Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.146, H.R. 233. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bill and supported amendments, particularly on its retroactive application (Sec. 5).
S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization." Supported amendments and monitored developments. No bill. Administration's budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. No bill. Positive Train Control. Urged use of the year 2015 as base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec. 104 of PL 110-142.
S.1733. "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." Monitored S. 3813. "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act." Monitored.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and Class III railroads.
S. 1733. "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." Supported clean coal technology and carbon capture and sequestration. Urged amendments to include railroad emission allowance contingent on the loss of coal revenue. S. 3813. "Renewable Electricity Promotion Act." Monitored.
S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored legislation. No bill. Administration's budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed. No bill. Positive Train Control (PTC). Supported steps to make certain that 2015 would be used as the base period for determining lines on which PTC installation would be required pursuant to Sec. 104 of PL 110-142.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
S.146 and H.R. 233. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bills and supported amendment particularly on retroactive application.(Sec. 5).
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806. " Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported these and similar bills. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. " To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and Class III railroads. Included as Sec. 134 "tax extenders" bill, H.R. 4213.
S. 2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Supported amendments and monitored legislation. No bill. Administration's budget proposal to impose railroad safety user fees. Opposed.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2454. "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009." Supported coal, clean coal technology, and carbon capture and sequestration(Title I, Subtitle A&B). Monitored. S. 1733. "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." Similar to provisions of H.R. 2454 above, and supported a "contingent allowance" for railroads.
H.R. 3962. "America's Affordable Health Choice Act." Monitored. H.R. 3590. "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." Monitored and opposed Section 9001, high cost insurance plan tax. Opposed. H.R. 4872. "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act." Monitored and opposed section 1401,High Cost Plan Excise Tax."
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 233 and S. 146. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bill and sought amendments on retroactivity(Sec. 5) and Primary jurisdiction (Sec. 4). H.R. 2067. " Protecting America's Workers Act." Opposed overlapping OSHA jurisdiction with the Federal Railroad Administration (Sec. 102).
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806. "Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Supported. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supported.
H.R. 2200. "Transportation Security Authorization Act." Monitored. H.R. 2868. "Chemical Facility Anti-terrorist Act of 2009." Monitored. S. 773. "Cyber security Act of 2009." Monitored.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2454. " American Clean Energy and Security Act." Monitored and supported provisions (Title I, Subtitle A&B) for clean coal technology and carbon storage and sequestration (CC&S). S. 1733. "Clena Energy Jobs & American Power Act Monitored S. 1462. "American Clean Energy Leadership Act." Supported clean coal technology and CC&S.
H.R. 3288.Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2010. Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, High Speed Rail, and Projects of National Significance.
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806 and similar bills."Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act. Supported. H.R. 1132 and H.R. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend the railroad track maintenance credit for Class II and Class III railroads. Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.2454. "American Clean Energy and Security Act." Monitored, but supported provisions (Title I,Subtitle A & B) for clean coal technology and carbon capture and sequestration (CC&S) Senator Boxer's "principles." Monitored and supported efforts to foster environmental attributes of railroads. S. _____. "American Clean Energy Leadership Act." Supported clean coal technology and CC&S.
S._____and H.R._____. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." No legislation introduced. Monitored developments. Title VII, "Hazardous Materials Safety Act," of "H.R. ____"Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009." Monitored.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806. "Freight Rail Infrastructure Expansion Act." Supports. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Supports.
SAFETEA Reauthorization. Monitored developments as Congress prepares to reauthorize this highway and transit legislation that expires this year.
H.R. _____and S.______. " Railroad Competition and Reauthorization Act". Opposed although actual legislation has not be reintroduced in this Congress.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-09. Supported final bill, but opposed earlier provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties on host railroads for Amtrak service and Amtrak-like access on freight lines. No Bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials. H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control, (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202), and whistleblower protection (Title III). S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments. Supported bill as enacted. Monitored Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on CN's acquisition of EJ&E (Fin. Docket35087); environmental analysis of Norfolk Southern and Pan Am. Railways application for joint control and ownership of PanAm Southern (Finance Docket No. 35147); and competition in the freight rail industry (EP 680). H.R. 6707. Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Opposed.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 370 and S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to support coal-to-liquid activities. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Development Act. Supported. H.R. 6899. Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. Monitored
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-09. Generally supported bill, but opposed provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties of host railroads for Amtrak service and Amtrak-like access on freight lines. No Bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials. H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control, (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202), and whistleblower protection (Title III). S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments. Monitored Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on railroad cost of capital (EP 664) and common carrier obligation (EP 667) and Federal Railroad Administration meeting on the cost of capital.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 184. Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act. Title I, Sections 109-111. Sought amendments. H.R. 1401. Rail and Public Transit Security Act of 2007. Sought amendments.
S. 1125 and H.R. 2116. Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. Supported S. 881 and H.R. 1584. Short Line Investment Act of 2007. Supported.
H.R. 5577. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008. Monitored legislation and supported more aggressive efforts for product substitution for more dangerous chemicals.
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 2764-Division K (H.R. 5576). Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Act, 2008. Supported funding for FRA, R&D, Positive Train Control, RRIF, Amtrak, and projects of national significance and sought amendments to sec. 193 regarding solid waste. H.R. 2764, Division E. (H.R. 2638) Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2008. Monitored bill.
H.R. 2761, S. 2285. Terrorist Risk Insurance Act Extension. Supported.
H.R. 1300. Program for Real Energy Security Act. Opposed Sec. 513 requiring freight rail to provide access for commuter rail. H.R. 6. Energy Independence & Security Act. Sought to delete or amend transportation of renewable fuels study. H.R. 370 & S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to promote coal-to-liquid activities.
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2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 1. 9-11 Commission Implementation Act. Section 1526. Supported Section 1526 allowing railroad police to enforce on the property of another railroad.
H.R. 2641. Energy and Water Appropriation Act,2007. Title III. Supported funding for clean coal R&D, Diesel Emission Reduction Act, locomotive R&D (Title III). H.R. 5576. Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2008. Title I. Supported funding for FRA R&D, Positive Train Control, RRIF, Amtrak, and projects of national significance. H.R. 2638. Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2008. Title II. Monitored bill.
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2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 2830, S. 1783. Pension Protection Act and Pension Transparency Act of 2005. Monitored. H.R. 3318, S. 312. Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enforcement Act. Opposed. H.R. 5483. Railroad Retirement Disability Earning Act. Supported.
S. 1052, H.R. 2351. Transportation Security Act of 2005 and Rail Security Act of 2005. Monitored and supported funding for certain railroad security needs. S. 1256. Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act. Opposed.
S. 1151. Climate Stewardship & Innovation Act. Opposed mandatory approaches as in bill, but supports voluntary efforts. S. 131. Clear Skies Act of 2005. Supported. S. 150. Clean Power Act of 2005. Opposed S. 2724 Clean Air Planning Act. Opposed.
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2006 · mid_year · MM
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2006 · mid_year · MM
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2005 · mid_year · MM
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2004 · year_end · YY
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2003 · year_end · YY
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2002 · year_end · YY
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2001 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
2000 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 968, "Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Authorization Act." Opposed and/or sought amendments on training and user fees. H.R.1190, "Solid Waste Interstate and Local Authority Act." Opposed this and similar bills restricting interstate waste movements and allowing flow controls.
S.2720 and H.R.4475, DOT Appropriations bills for fiscal 2001. Opposed new user fees and support funding for STB, FRA, and Positive Train Control.
H.R. 4844,"Railroad Retirement and Survivors Reform Act of 2000." Supported.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
1999 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via JOSEPH CARTER, JR.
1999 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored the truck study (Sections12801-02) of the Act. S. 2322, "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act" & H.R. 5021, " Highway and Transportation Funding Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 612, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Opposed. PL112-141 "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). Monitored implementation of truck study (Sections12801-02) and the Act in preparation for the next reauthorization. S.2322. "MAP-21 Reauthorization Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.721, S.411. "Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act." Supported.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
No Bill. "Railroad Competition Improvement Act." Monitored. S.1462. " Railroad Safety and Positive Control Extension Act." Supports
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.638. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 49."Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed.
H.R. 2112, "Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 49."Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed. Presidential Emergency Board (PEB 243)to address railroad management-labor collective bargaining impasse. Monitored.
H.R. 2091."Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1596. Supported funding for Positive Train Control. Amtrak, and National Infrastructure Investment Grants.
H.R. ____. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considers reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit legislation that expired in 2009. H.R. 825. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported, particularly the provisions (section 7) to keep the section 130, highway-rail grade crossing program, as a separate program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.Con.Res. 34 , "Concurrent Resolution of the Budget 2012" and President's 2012 Budget. Opposed imposition of railroad user fees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.49. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bill and supported amendments, particularly on its retroactive application (Sec. 5).
H.R. 910 and S.482. "Energy Tax Prevention Act." Supported. S.272 and H.R. 457. "Fair Play Act." Supported.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.3072, H.R. 4753. "Stationary Source Regulatory Delay Act." Monitored.
H.R. 5850. "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Act of 2011." Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, High Speed Rail,and projects of national significance.
H.R.____."Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considered reauthorization SAFETEA-LU, the surface transportation legislation that expired in 2009. Monitored.
H.R. 272, H.R. 1806. "Freight Railroad Infrastructure Expansion Act." Supported. H.R. 1132. S. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and III railroads. Included as Sec. 734 of H.R. 4853 (PL 111-312.) Supported.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.146 and H.R. 233. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bills and supported amendment particularly on retroactive application.(Sec. 5).
H.R.______. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considers reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit law, that expired in 2009 and has been temporarily extended. H.R. 1618 and S. 779. "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Monitored. H.R. 1799. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009." Opposed.
H.R. 1806, S 3744. "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2011". Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, High Speed Rail, and TIGER and National Infrastructure Investment Grants.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1733. "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." Supported clean coal technology and carbon capture and sequestration. S.____. "American Power Act." Urged amendments to include railroad emission allowance contingent on the loss of coal revenue. S. 1462. "American Clean Energy Leadership Act." Similar to positionon S. 1733 above.
H.R. _____. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2011. Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, High Speed Rail, and TIGER and National Infrastructure Investment Grants.
H.R.______. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considers reauthorizing SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit law, that expired in 2009 and has been temporarily extended. H.R. 1618 and S. 779. "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Monitored. H.R. 1799. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009." Opposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.146 and H.R. 233. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bill and supported amendments to remove its retroactive application.
S.2889. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored developments. H.R. 4016. "Hazardous Materials Safety Act." Monitored. S.2768. "National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization. Monitored. No bill. Explored proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH hazardous materials.
H.R.______. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Act of 2011. Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control,High Speed Rail, and National Infrastructure grants.
H.R. 2847. "Jobs for Main Street Act." (PL111-147). Supported Section 111 that included an exemption from Railroad Retirement Tier I taxes (the railroad Social Security equivalent tax) for hiring certain unemployed persons.
S. 773. "Cybersecurity Act of 2009." Monitored.
H.R. ____. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act." Monitored developments as Congress considers legislation to reauthorized SAFETEA-LU, the highway-transit legislation that expired last year. Monitored. S.791& H.R. 2125. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported, particularly the provisions (Sec. 8) to keep section 130, highway-rail grade crossings, as a separate program. Supported adding H.R. 2125 above bill. H.R. 1799. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009." Opposed. H.R. 1618 & S.779. " Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Monitored.
S.J.Res.26 & H.J.Res.77. A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Monitored S.3072 and H.R. 4753. "Stationary Source Regulation Delay Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. ____. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009." Monitored developments S.791 & H.R. 2125. "Surface Transportation Safety Act." Supported, particularly the provisions (Sec. 8) to keep section 130, highway-rail grade crossing program, as a separate program. S. 575 & H.R. 1329. "Clean Affordable New Transportation Equity Act." Monitored. H.R. 1618 & S. 779. "Safe Highway Infrastructure Preservation Act." Monitored. H.R. 1799. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009." Monitored. S. 1036. "Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act." Supported.
S. 2889 "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." Monitored. H.R. 4016. "Hazardous Materials Safety Act of 2009." Monitored.
S. 1679 "Affordable Health Choices Act." Monitored. S.1796. "Amercia's Healthy Future Act of 2009." Monitored H.R. 3590."Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." Monitored and opposed sec. 9001, tax on high cost plans. H.R. 3962. "Affordable Health Care for America Act." Monitored.
H.R. 3288. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Act of 2010. Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, High Speed Rail, and National Infrastructure Grants.
H.R. 2454. "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009." Supported coal, clean coal technology, and carbon capture and sequestration (Title I, Subtitle A &B). S. 1733. "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act." Similar to positions on H.R. 2454 above, and also supported a "contingent emission allowance" for railroads.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 146 and H.R. 233. " Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed bills and supported amendments addressing retroactivity(Sec. 5), primary jurisdiction (sec.4), FTC (Sec. 2), and preserving current evidentiary procedures regarding joint line rates (Sec. 3(a)).
H.R. 1799. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009." Opposed. H.R.____. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009". Monitored and supported preservation of a separate section 130, Title 23, highway-rail grade crossing program as authorized in H.R. 2125 and S. 791. H.R. 1618 and S. 779. "Safe Highway Preservation Act. Monitored. S. 575 and H.R. 1329. "Clean Affordable New Transportation Equity Act." Monitored. H.R. 1799. Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009. Opposed. S. 1036. Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act." Supported.
S.______and H.R.______. "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act." No legislation introduced. Monitored developments. Title VII, "Hazardous Materials Safety Act" of H.R.______"Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009. Monitored.
H.R. 3200. "America's Affordable Health Choices Act." Monitored. S._____. "Affordable Health Choices Act." Monitored. S._____ "America's Healthy Future Act." Monitored.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 272 and H.R. 1806 and similar bills. "Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expanion Act." Supported. H.R. 1132 and S. 461. "To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend the railroad track maintenance credit" for Class II and Class III railroads. Supported.
H.Con. Res.85 and S. Con. Res. 13. Monitored legislation. H.R._____. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Act of 2010. Supported funding for Amtrak, Positive Train Control, high speed rail, and Projects of National Significance.
H.R. 1799. "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009." Opposed. H.R. ____. "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009. Monitored and supported preservation of separate section 130,Title 23, highway-rail grade crossing program as authorized in H.R. 2125 and S. 791. H.R. 1618 and S.779. "Safe Highway Preservation Act. Monitored.
S._____. "Affordable Health Choices Act." Monitored H.R. _____. Comprehensive Health Reform Discussion Draft. Monitored.
S. 146 and H.R. 233. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed and supported amendments addressing retroactivity (Sec.9) and primary jurisdiction (Sec. 6).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 146 and H.R. 233. "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act." Opposed
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1499. Marine Emissions Reductions Act. Monitored S. 2191. America's Climate Security Act of 2007. Monitored bill for impact on coal and development of clean coal technology. Supported amendments to foster environmental attributes of railroads.
H.R. 3261,S.3261. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2009. Supported funding for FRA, R&D, Positive Train Control, Amtrak, and projects of National Significance. S. 3181, Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2009. Monitored H.R. 2638. Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance & Continuing Appropriation Act (PL 110-329). Monitored
S. 184. Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act. Title I, Sections 109-111. Monitored. H.R. 1401. Rail and Public Transit Security Act of 2007. Monitored.
S. 1125 and H.R. 2116. Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. Supported S. 881 and H.R. 1584. Short Line Investment Act of 2007. Supported. Enacted as part (Division C, Section 316) of H.R. 1424, Emergency Ecomomic Stabilization Act of 2008 (PL 110-343).
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.
H.R. 1650 and S. 772. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed
H.R. 5577. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008. Monitored legislation and supported more aggressive efforts for product substitution for more dangerous chemicals.
H.R. 370 and S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to support coal-to-liquid activities. H.R. 6258. Carbon Capture and Storage Early Development Act. Supported. H.R.6899. Comprehensive American Energy & Consumer Protection Act. Supported adding H.R. 6258 to bill and monitored. H.R. 1424. Emergency Economic Stablilization Act of 2008. Division A, Sections 111-112. Monitored particularly the energy part's carbon capture and sequestration and CO2 capture credit provisions.
S.719. H.R. 1248. Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills and sought amendments. S. 1889. Section 601, H.R. 2095, Section 617. Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Clarification of Federal Jurisdiction Over Solid Waste Facilities. Sought amendments. Incorporated in Title VI of H.R. 2095 as passed by Congress.
Filing targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
H.R. 1650 and S. 772. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed
S. 3261, H.R. 3074.Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2009. Supported funding for FRA, R&D, Positive Train Control, Amtrak, and projects of National Significance. S. 3181, Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2009. Monitored H.R. 2638.Consolidated Security,Disaster Assistance, & Continuing Appropriation Act. Monitored for above items.
S. 1125 and H.R. 2116. Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. Supported S. 881 and H.R. 1584. Short Line Investment Act of 2007. Supported. Enacted as Division C, Section 316 of H.R. 1424 (PL 110-343), Emergency Economic Stimulation Act of 2008.
S. 1499. Marine Emissions Reductions Act. Monitored S. 2191. America's Climate Security Act of 2007. Monitored bill for impact on coal and development of clean coal technology. Supported amendments to foster environmental attributes of railroads.
S.719. H.R. 1248. Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills and sought amendments. S. 1889. Section 601, H.R. 2095, Section 617. Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Clarification of Federal Jurisdiction Over Solid Waste Facilities. Sought amendments. Included as Title VI of H.R. 2095 as passed by Congress.
H.R. 5577. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008. Monitored legislation and supported more aggressive efforts for product substitution for more dangerous chemicals.
S. 184. Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act. Title I, Sections 109-111. Sought amendments. H.R. 1401. Rail and Public Transit Security Act of 2007. Sought amendments.
H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-09. Generally supported bill, but opposed provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties for host railroads for Amtrak service and for Amtrak-like access on freight lines. No Bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials. H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control, (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202), and whistleblower protection (Title III). S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments. Supported bill as enacted. Monitored Surface Transportation Board's proceedings on railroad cost of capital (EP 558) and common carrier obligation (EP 667), environmental analysis of Norfolk Southern and Pan Am. Railways application for joint control and ownership of PanAm Southern (Finance Docket No. 35147). H.R. 6707. Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. Opposed.
Filing targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
S.719. H.R. 1248. Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills and sought amendments. S. 1889. Section 601, H.R. 2095, Section 617. Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Clarification of Federal Jurisdiction Over Solid Waste Facilities. Sought amendments.
S. 1499. Marine Emissions Reductions Act. Monitored S. 2191. America's Climate Security Act of 2007. Monitored bill for impact on coal and development of clean coal technology. Supported amendments to foster environmental attributes of railroads.
S. 1125 and H.R. 2116. Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. Supported S. 881 and H.R. 1584. Short Line Investment Act of 2007. Supported.
H.R. 370 and S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to support coal-to-liquid activities. H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Development Act. Supported.
H.R. 5577. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008. Monitored legislation and supported more aggressive efforts for product substitution for more dangerous chemicals.
H.R.____. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2009. Supported funding for FRA, R&D, Positive Train Control, Amtrak, and projects of National Significance. S. 3181, Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2009. Monitored
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.
S. 184. Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act. Title I, Sections 109-111. Sought amendments. H.R. 1401. Rail and Public Transit Security Act of 2007. Sought amendments.
H.R. 1650 and S. 772. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed No bill. Federal Employers' Liability Act. Supported replacing FELA, a fault-based system, with a no-fault system.
Filing targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
H.R.____. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Act of 2009. Supported funding for FRA, R&D, Positive Train Control, Amtrak, and projects of National Significance. S. Con.Res. 70 and H.Con. Res. 312. Current Resolution of the Budget for 2009. Monitored. H.R._____Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2009. Monitored
H.R. 370 and S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to support coal-to-liquid activities.
S. 1499. Marine Emissions Reductions Act. Monitored S. 2191. America's Climate Security Act of 2007. Monitored bill for impact on coal and development of clean coal technology. Supported amendments to foster environmental attributes of railroads.
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009.
H.R. 953 and S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sections 208-09. Generally supported bill, but opposed provisions regarding on-time performance and penalties of host railroads for Amtrak service and Amtrak-like access on freight lines. No Bill. Advocated proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials. H.R. 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on a number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control, (Section 601), track defect standards (Section 603), switch position indicators (Section 602), employee sleeping quarters (Section 202), and whistleblower protection (Title III). S. 1889. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Similar issues as in H.R. 2095. Sought amendments.
H.R. 1650 and S. 772. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed No bill. Federal Employers' Liability Act. Supported replacing FELA, a fault-based system, with a no-fault system.
S.719. H.R. 1248. Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills and sought amendments. S. 1889. Section 601, H.R. 2095, Section 617. Railroad Safety Enhancement Act. Clarification of Federal Jurisdiction Over Solid Waste Facilities. Sought amendments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1. Implementation of the 9-11 Commission Recommendation. Sec. 15. Sought changes in preemption (sec. 1528), background checks ( sec. 1522) and routing (sec. 1551) provisions. Similar issues in H.R. 1401. S. 184. Surface Transportation & Rail Security Act. Title I. Sections 109-11. Sought amendents.
H.R. 1. 9-11 Commission Implementation Act. Section 1526. Supported section allowing railroad police to enforce on the property of another railroad.
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). SAFETEA-LU. Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring implementation in 2007, particularly with respect to projects of national significance.
S. 1499. Marine Emissions Reduction Act. Monitored bill to determine scope of coverage. S. 2191. America's Climate Security Act of 2007. Monitored bill on impact on coal and development of clean coal , and to promote positive environmental attributes of railroads.
H.R. 1650, S. 772. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed
H.R. 953 & S. 2125. Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills. S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act. Sec. 208-09. Generally supported but opposed original provisions regarding non-Amtrak access to freight lines and performance/penalty provisions on host railroads for Amtrak service. No introduced bill. Support proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials.
S. 1125 & H.R. 2116. Freight Railroad Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007. Supported. S. 881, H.R. 1584. Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007. Supported.
S. 719, H.R. 1248. Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills. S. 1889. Title VI, Sec. 601 & H.R. 2095, Sec. 617. Clarification of Federal jurisdiction over solid waste facilities. Sought amendments.
H.R. 1530. Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2007. Section 2. Monitored section (a) (2)'s definition of chemical security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
H.R.2761. Terrorist Risk Insurance Act Extension. Supported extension of TRIA (PL-107-297) Act and monitored H.R. 2761.
S. 184. Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act. Title I, Sections 109-11. Sought amendments. H.R.1. Implementation of the 9-11 Commission Recommendation Act. Section 15. Sought changes in preemption (sec. 1528), background checks(sec.1522), whistleblower(sec. 1523) and routing (sec. 1551) provisions. Similar issues in H.R. 1401. .
S. 1125, H.R. 2116. Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Extension Act of 2007. Supported. S. 881, H.R. 1584. Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 1007. Supported.
S. 1073,Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act of 2007. Section 251. Monitored to clarify locomotives not included in definition of vehicles.
S. 953, H.R. 2125. Railroad Competition & Service Improvement Act. Opposed bills S. 294. Passenger Rail Investment & Improvement Act. Generally supported,but opposed provisions regarding non-Amtrak railroads access to freight lines and accompanying performance/penalty. H.R 2095. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Opposed original bill and sought amendments on number of items including Hours of Service (Title II), positive train control(sec. 601), track defect standards(sec. 603), and switch position indicators(sec. 602) and whistleblower provisions (Title III). No bill. Explored provisions to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH materials.
H.R. 1530, Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2007. Section 2. Monitored section 2's definition of chemical facility.
H.R. 1650, S. 772. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. Opposed.
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). SAFETEA-LU. Supported in 2005 and monitored implementation in 2007, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. H.R. 3. To amend SAFETEA-LU to make technical corrections and for other purposes. Monitored.
H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security Act. Opposed provisions requiring freight rail to provide access for commuter rail. House Energy & Commerce Energy Policy Print No. 6. Sec. 6. Sought to amend transportation of renewable fuels study. H.R. 1300 Progress for Real Energy Security Act. Monitored coal-to-liquid provisions (Section 408) and Rail Infrastructure (Title V). H.R. 370, S. 155. Coal to Liquid Promotion Act and related bills. Monitored and generally supported legislation to promote coal-to-liquids activities.
S. 719, H.R. 1248. Clean Railroads Act of 2007. Monitored bills.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
S. 773, H.R. 1414. Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. Opposed S. 1052, H.R. 2351. Transportation Security Act of 2005. Supported Section 314 of S. 1052 and section 113 of H.R. 2351 allowing railroad police to enforce on the property of another railroad.
S. 1516. Passenger Rail Investment Act. Sought amendments regarding access and performance/penalties. H.R. 5074 ( PL 109-305) Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act. Supported. S. 1380. Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Monitored. No bill. Explored proposals to limit railroad liability for transporting TIH hazardous materials. H.R. 5076. National Transportation Safety Board Safety Act Amendments. Monitored. H.R. 1631. Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act of the 21st Century. Monitored and generally supported additional resources for rail infrastructure where public benefits and supported RRIF (Section V). H.R. 1630. S. 1516. Amtrak Authorization Act. Supported. S. 919, H.R. 2047. Railroad Competition Act . Opposed bills and efforts to re-regulate the railroads.
H.R. 2491, S. 1198. International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act. Monitored. S. 1607, H.R. 3577. Solid Waste Environmental Regulations Clarification Affecting Railroads Act. Monitored.
S. 733 & H.R. 1414. Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 2005. Opposed. H.R. 5695, S. 2145. Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Act of 2006. Monitored legislation.
H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). SAFETEA-LU. Supported in 2005 and monitored implementation in 2006, particularly with respect to projects of national significances (i.e. CREATE and Heartland Corridor). H.R. 6223. To amend SAFETEA-LU to make technical corrections and for other purposes. Monitored.
H.R. 5441. Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2007. Monitored bill and generally supported funding for certain railroad security needs. H.R. 5427. Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act,2007. Supported funding for clean coal R&D (Title III) and railroad locomotive R&D. H.R. 5576. DOT, HUD, Treasury, D.C. Appropriations Act, 2007. Supported funding for FRA R&D, Positive Train Control, RRIF, Amtrak, and projects of national significance. (Title I). Opposed section 199(Senate bill),Burns amendment.
S. 853. FAIR Act of 2005(Asbestos). Opposed legislation since it included railroads (section 203h).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2990 and S. 1344, Managed Care Regulations. Opposed expanding rights to sue in state courts. S.578,Health Care Personal Information Nondisclosure Act.
H.R. 1667, "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act." Oppose increase in truck weight limitations. S. 712, "Look, Listen, and Live Stamp Act." Supported issuance of stamps with part of funds earmarked for grade crossing programs.
HR 1001 & S 820, Transportation Tax Equity Fairness Act - supported; HR 2060 Railroad Safety & Financing Equity Act - opposed.
H.R. 3398,"Surface Transportation Board Moderization Act," "Surface Transportation Board Reform Act," H.R. 4514 and S.2604,"Rail Merger Reform and Customer Protection Act." Oppose these reregulation bills. H.R. 4746, "to establish a program to improve". . .(smaller railroads) track "through the diesel fuel tax."
S.625 and H.R. 833, " Bankruptcy Reform Act." Supported provisions of both bills amending section 1168 of existing Bankruptcy Act.
H.R.3091, "A bill to provide for the protection of train employees." Opposed bill. S.1590,"Surface Transportation Board Improvement Act." Opposed efforts to repeal ability of STB to override collective bargaining agreement where necessary to implement a merger.
Mountaintop Mining;Supported Byrd Amendment to H.J.Res. 82 in 1999 and continue efforts(no bill or amendment)this year to reverse District Court's decision. Kyoto Protocol(KP); Oppose KP's ratification and support efforts on various Appropriations's bills(Agriculture,H.R.4461;Interior,H.R. 4598;& DOT, HR. 4475 barring backdoorimplementation of KP.
H.R. 1300 and S.1090, "Recycle America's Land Act" and "Superfund Program Completion Act." Supported adding railroad amendments on spur lines and contract carriage.
H.R. 1947, Harbor Service User Fee(HSUF). Opposed Administration's HSUF proposal. Jones Act, No bill or amendment. Oppose efforts to exempt Kaolin clay from Jones Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE