CHUCK BAKER

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, S.3023); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 510 and S. 203. Congressional outreach and education on issues pending before the Surface Transportation Board. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation. Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, S.3023) and FY2020 THUD Appropriations for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in appropriations legislation.

Support for H.R. 510 and S. 203 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in H.J. Res. 31 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2019.

Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94). Post enactment issues, including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407). Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141 and Rules Committee Print 115-87, the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 88.

Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.

Post enactment issues from the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions. Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure funding and financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 407 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141 and Rules Committee Print 115-87, the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 88

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. 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 at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451). Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package.

Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407).

Post enactment issues from the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions.

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 407 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141.

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. 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 at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451). Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

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

Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407).

Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.

Post enactment issues from the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 407 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141.

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. 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 at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451). Provisions impacting freight rail and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

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

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, H.R.6147, House Committee Print 115-81, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

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

Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407). Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141.

Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.

Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94). Post enactment issues, including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions.

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Support for H.R. 721 and S. 407 - Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act. Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141.

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) and Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2019 THUD Appropriations (H.R.6072, H.Rept. 115-750, S.3023, S.Rept 115-268) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and weights in legislation. Support for the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act H.R. 721 and S. 407. 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 at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451).

Issues affecting railroads in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment issues related to railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for transportation grants, Positive Train Control implementation schedules and requirements. Issues affecting railroads in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting railroads in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141); Issues affecting railroads in potential new infrastructure package

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

Regulations affecting rail contractors including Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407). Support for inclusion of extension of tax credit provisions in P.L. 115-141.

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package.

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) and Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules. Support for funding in FY2018 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3353, H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138, H.R. 1625, P.L. 115-141) for rail safety, research, development and training, National Infrastructure Investment grants, CRISI grants, RRIF appropriations. Opposition to the inclusion of increased truck size and 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 at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451).

Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94). Post enactment issues, including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions.

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

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407)

Regulations affecting rail contractors such as Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94). Post enactment issues, including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions.

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.2577, H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) and Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (PL 114-94, FAST) 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. Support for funding in FY2018 THUD Appropriations (H.R.3353, H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138) 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 at USDOT and STB. Support for regulatory streamlining and improvement legislation (RAILS Act, S.1451).

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

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407)

Regulations affecting rail contractors such as Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94). Post enactment issues, including Positive Train Control deadline, requirements and implementation issues, railroad regulation and safety provisions. Post enactment issues regarding the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-110).

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.2577, H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

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 (H.R.3353,H.R.3354, H.Rept. 115-237, S.1655, S.Rept 115-138) 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.

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

FY 2017(114th Cong; Holdover from CR) and 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 THUD Appropriation for rail safety, research, development and training.

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.

Infrastructure tax credit provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in short line railroad tax credit bills (BRACE Act, H.R.721 and S.407)

Regulations affecting rail contractors such as Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail contractors, rail construction, and general rail regulation in RAILS Act (S.1451); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.2577, H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

Implementation of Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program changes and Build American Bureau creation from FAST Act P.L. 114-94; Provisions impacting federal transit programs in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.2577, H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Provisions impacting federal transit programs and infrastructure financing programs in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

Issues affecting transit funding and application requirements for Transit Security Grant Program.

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).

Regulations affecting rail contractors such as Part 243 Minimum Training Standards and Part 219 Drug & Alcohol Testing in implementation of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in implementation of the surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Issues affecting freight and passenger rail operations and economic regulation in implementation of STB reauthorization bill (Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 P.L 114-10); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254; Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, rail transit, and rail contracting issues in FY2018 budget and appropriations bills (no bill numbers yet); Issues affecting rail construction and investment in potential new infrastructure package (no bill numbers yet)

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.

Issues affecting transit funding, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program, and TIFIA contained in surface transportation bill (FAST Act P.L. 114-94, S.Rept 114-3, H.Rept 114-357, H.R. 22). Provision impacting federal transit programs, RRIF, and TIFIA in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, and P.L. 114-223.

Issues affecting transit funding and Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program contained in FAST Act P.L. 114-94. FY2016 funding and application requirements for the Transit Security Grant Program. Provision impacting federal transit programs in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.2577, H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254

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.

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, S.2844, S.Rept 114-243, H.R.5325, H.R.2028, P.L. 114-223, and P.L. 114-254

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.

Issues affecting transit funding and Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program contained in FAST Act P.L. 114-94. FY2016 funding and application requirements for the Transit Security Grant Program. Provision impacting federal transit programs in FY2017 appropriations bills H.R.5394, H.Rept.114-606, and H.R.2577.

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

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 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 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.

HR 2577 and Senate Subcommittee Draft with no bill number and HR 2029/PL114-113 - FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill; MAP-21 reauthorization (HR 22/PL 114-94); educate Members and staff to promote green asphalt applications in Illinois and nation

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

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)

HR 2577 and Senate Subcommittee Draft with no bill number - FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill; MAP-21 reauthorization (Senate: HR 22 and House: no bill number); educate Members and staff to promote green asphalt applications in Illinois and nation

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)

No bill number - FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill; MAP-21 reauthorization; educate Members and staff to promote green asphalt applications in Illinois and nation

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 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 - FY 2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill; MAP-21 reauthorization; educate Members and staff to promote green asphalt applications in Illinois and nation

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)

No bill number - educate Members and staff on green asphalt applications; encourage a greater use of recycled materials and improved performance for green asphalt 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 (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

No bill number educate Members and staff on green asphalt applications; encourage a greater use of recycled materials and improved performance for green asphalt 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

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

No bill number educate Members and staff on green asphalt applications; encourage a greater use of recycled materials and improved performance for green asphalt 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

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).

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).

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

HR 3547/FY14 Omnibus: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles.

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

S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions

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

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 rail safety bill; Post-enactment and implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill;Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2014 appropriations bills (H.R.3547, H.R. 2610, S.1243); 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 implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2013 appropriations bills; S.CON.RES.8/S. Prt. 113-12/H.CON.RES.25/House Report 113-17 - Provisions impacting transportation infrastructure investment contained in the House and Senate FY2014 Budget Resolutions

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

HR 2610 S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles.

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

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

HR 2610 S 1243 FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles.

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

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

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; 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 rail safety bill;Post-enactment and implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2013 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

HR 41 (PL 113-1), HR 152 (PL 113-2), HR 933 (PL 113-6), H Con Res 25, S Con Res 8 (H Rept. 113-17/S Prt. 113-12): FY13 and FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles.

112th Congress (January 1st and 2nd, 2013): H.R. 721 / S. 672 and H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306) - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. (continued)113th Congress (January 3rd and subsequent): No Bill No.: Post-enactment implementation and rulemaking following the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (PL 112-141) including: railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions; authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 612 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013. HR 41 (PL 113-1), HR 152 (PL 113-2), HR 933 (PL 113-6), H Con Res 25, S Con Res 8 (H Rept. 113-17/S Prt. 113-12): FY13 and FY14: Transportation Appropriations and Budget issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation, and TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles. Support for H.R. 721 and S. 411 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013

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; 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 rail safety bill;Post-enactment and implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); H.R.933/P.L. 113-6 - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2013 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

H.R. 721 / S. 672 and H.R.8 ("American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012"; PL 112-240, sec. 306) - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. 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; (continued) authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants; Positive Train Control implementation deadlines, requirements, and federal rules; and the truck size and weight restriction study at USDOT. Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011". H.R. 5972/S. 2322/PL 112-175 and successor legislation (no bill number) for the balance of FY2013: 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 TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2013.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in S.1813 the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55) - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in appropriations bills; H. Rept. 112-421 - Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in the House FY2013 Appropriations bills (HR 5972/S. 2322/P.L. 112-175)

Provisions impacting railroad contractors, suppliers, and operators contained in H.R.721/S.672 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.49 - 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 rail safety bill; Post-enactment and implementation issues affecting rail construction and investment in the implementation of P.L. 111-5 the ARRA Stimulus Bill; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit contained in S.1813 the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141); S. 2322/S.Rept.112-157/ H.R.5972/H.Rept.112-541- Provisions impacting freight rail, passenger rail, and rail transit in FY2013 appropriations bills; Transportation policy issues in S.326 the Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011 and S.371 the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation (FREIGHT) Act of 2011; Post-enactment issues regarding truck size and weight laws and their effects on transportation safety and railroad investment in P.L. 112-141