JESS SCHNITZER

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4108/no bill number), the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185/no bill number), and the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4108/no bill number), the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185/no bill number), and the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents; Outreach relating to the Building Rail Infrastructure for a Durable and Growing Economy (BRIDGE) Act (H.R. 6889/S. 3701); outreach relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program; outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (no bill number).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents; Outreach relating to the Building Rail Infrastructure for a Durable and Growing Economy (BRIDGE) Act (H.R. 6889/S. 3701); outreach relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program; outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (H.R. 8870/no bill number).; outreach relating to Rail Station Modernization Act (no bill number)

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization (no bill number); outreach relating to the SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (H.R. 7390); outreach relating to USDOT action on autonomous vehicles.

Outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization (H.R. 8870/no bill number); outreach relating to the SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (H.R. 7390); outreach relating to USDOT action on autonomous vehicles

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding and report language requests for marine mammal, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 8845, H.R. 9171, H.R. 8595/no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding needs for Cook Inlet beluga whales (H.R. 8845).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding and report language requests for marine mammal, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 8845, H.R. 9171, H.R. 8595/no bill number).

Outreach related to sustainability and pavement (no bill number). Outreach related to surface transportation reauthorization (H.R. 8870/no bill number). advocacy relating to low carbon transportation materials, advocacy related to AID-PT

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents; Outreach relating to the Building Rail Infrastructure for a Durable and Growing Economy (BRIDGE) Act (H.R. 6889/S. 3701); outreach relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program; outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (H.R. 8870/no bill number).; outreach relating to Rail Station Modernization Act (no bill number)

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding broad form indemnification issues in the surface transportation reauthorization bill (BUILD American 250 Act, H.R. 8870/no bill number); Outreach to House offices regarding integrated project delivery pilot program

Outreach on USDOT regulations related to procurement of engineering and design services; outreach on surface transportation reauthorization priorities (H.R. 8870/no bill number); outreach on Water Resources Development Act priorities (H.R. 9497/no bill number)

Issues related to Shared Autonomous Vehicle programs, autonomous vehicle policy, and regulatory compliance; Issues related to USDOT research, development and deployment for autonomous vehicles; agency and Member outreach on program implementation from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); advocacy for issues relating to workforce development in the surface transportation reauthorization bill (H.R. 8870); outreach related to advanced air mobility

Encouraging efficiency in Amtraks State Supported Route business segment and transparency in Amtrak operations and decision making (no bill number). Outreach related to surface transportation reauthorization (BUILD American 250 Act, H.R. 8870/no bill number).

Outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization (H.R. 8870/no bill number); outreach relating to the SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (H.R. 7390); outreach relating to USDOT action on autonomous vehicles

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding SPRC priorities and surface transportation reauthorization (BUILD American 250 Act, H.R. 8870/no bill number).

Outreach relating to Congressionally Directed Spending in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (PL 119-75); Outreach relating to FY27 appropriations funding and Congressionally Directed Spending (H.R. 9170/no bill number); outreach relating to FY26 BUILD grant application, FY26 MARAD Small Shipyard Grant Program application, FY26 FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program application, FY26 MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program grant application.

Member outreach relating to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and Congressionally Directed Spending (P.L. 119-75) and funding opportunities in the IIJA (P.L. 117-58). House outreach regarding FY27 THUD Community Project Funding requests (H.R.9170). Outreach relating to FY26 CRISI grant application

Member outreach relating to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and Congressionally Directed Spending (P.L. 119-75) and funding opportunities in the IIJA (P.L. 117-58). House outreach regarding FY27 THUD Community Project Funding requests (H.R.9170). Outreach relating to FY26 CRISI grant application

Funding issues related to rail bridge and station infrastructure capital needs; education and advocacy on issues related to transit funding needs, education and advocacy on funding related to the transit fiscal cliff; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and Congressionally Directed Spending (P.L. 119-75); Outreach relating to FY27 community project funding requests (H.R. 9170/no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding FY27 funding and report language requests for marine mammal, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 8845, H.R. 9171, H.R. 8595/no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach on USDOT regulations related to procurement of engineering and design services; outreach on surface transportation reauthorization priorities (H.R. 8870/no bill number); outreach on Water Resources Development Act priorities (H.R. 9497/no bill number)

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4108/no bill number), the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185/no bill number), and the ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934). Outreach related to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (H.R. 8509, H.R. 9436). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, disaster response, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number) (H.R. 7159).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents; Outreach relating to the Building Rail Infrastructure for a Durable and Growing Economy (BRIDGE) Act (H.R. 6889/S. 3701); outreach relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program; outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (no bill number).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents; Outreach relating to the Building Rail Infrastructure for a Durable and Growing Economy (BRIDGE) Act (H.R. 6889/S. 3701); outreach relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program; outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (H.R. 8870/no bill number).; outreach relating to Rail Station Modernization Act (no bill number)

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding national polling on wildlife issues, international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding national polling on wildlife issues, international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking funding needs (no bill number). Outreach regarding FY26 CJS bills with respect to marine mammals (H.R. 5342/S. 2354).

Provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and post-passage commuter railroad and transit grant program implementation. Updates regarding Metra service and capital budget information for impacted constituents; Outreach relating to supporting commuter rail bridge funding in the surface transportation reauthorization bill (H.R. 6889/Senate no bill number); outreach relating to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program; outreach relating to surface transportation reauthorization priorities (no bill number).

Member outreach related to autonomous vehicle research and innovation; Member outreach on funding opportunities and program implementation from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); advocacy related to Congressionally Directed Spending (HR 9028, S. 4796); outreach relating to Mega grant award; outreach relating to transportation financing.

Outreach to House offices regarding a resolution in opposition to cat declawing (H. Res. 985).

Outreach to House offices regarding a resolution in opposition to cat declawing (H. Res. 985).

Advocacy and outreach related to conservation efforts of the North Atlantic right whale (no bill number). Outreach related to IFAWs marine mammal rescue and stranding response work. Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding national polling on wildlife issues, international conservation, the exotic pet trade, and wildlife trafficking (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) (H.R. 3538/No bill number). Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding the Marine Mammal Protection Act and marine mammal conservation (no bill number).

Outreach to House and Senate offices regarding wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and wildlife trafficking funding needs (no bill number). Outreach regarding FY26 CJS bills with respect to marine mammals (H.R. 5342/S. 2354).

Member outreach related to autonomous vehicle research and innovation; Member outreach on funding opportunities and program implementation from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); advocacy related to Congressionally Directed Spending (HR 9028, S. 4796); outreach relating to Mega grant award; outreach relating to transportation financing.