MATT GINSBERG

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655), and FY2019 appropriations bill (H.R.6072; S. 3023)

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655) and FY2019 appropriations bills (H.R.6072; S. 3023)

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number)

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2997/S. S.1405/H.R. 302); request support for expansion of air carrier service to Asia; request support for TIFIA expansion for airports (no bill number).

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number)

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655), and FY2019 appropriations bill (H.R.6072; S. 3023)

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655) and FY2019 appropriations bills (H.R.6072; S. 3023); discussions with Members of Congress relating to Chicago Union Station Surface Transportation Board petition.

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655) and FY2019 appropriations bills (H.R.6072; S. 3023); discussions with Members of Congress relating to Chicago Union Station Surface Transportation Board petition.

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655), and FY2019 appropriations bill (H.R.6072; S. 3023)

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2997/S. S.1405); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (H.R. 2997/S.1405); request support for expansion of air carrier service to Asia.

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number)

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655) and FY2019 appropriations bills (H.R.6072; S. 3023)

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655), and FY2019 appropriations bill (H.R.6072; S. 3023)

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number)

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2997/S. S.1405); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (H.R. 2997/S.1405); request support for expansion of air carrier service to Asia

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655), and FY2019 appropriations bill (No bill number)

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655) and FY2019 appropriations bills (No bill number)

Supporting preservation of the State and Local tax deduction and treatment of municipal bonds (H.R.1)

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2997/S. S.1405); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (H.R. 2997/S.1405).

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number); REAL ID implementation issues (no bill number)

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655).

Seeking support for preserving employer deductibility of the commuter tax benefit (H.R.1)

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655).

Support Crestwood water distribution projects inclusion in Army Corps of Engineers FY18 Work Plan.

Support Crestwoods bid for a new Post Office

Support Crestwood applications for AFG, HMA, and FMA grants.

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning legislation regarding autonomous vehicles (S. 1855; H.R. 3388).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning legislation regarding autonomous vehicles (S. 1855; H.R. 3388).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning legislation regarding autonomous vehicles (S. 1855; H.R. 3388); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning TNC solutions for freight and mobility on demand applications (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3219).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3219).

Generate support for technology-neutral truck weight increase (FY2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bills H.R. 3353; S.1655)

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV and autonomous vehicle manufacturers in autonomous vehicles legislation (S. 1855; H.R. 3388).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV and autonomous vehicle manufacturers in autonomous vehicles legislation (S. 1855; H.R. 3388); Generate support for technology-neutral truck weight increase (FY2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bills H.R. 3353; S.1655)

Support Crestwood water distribution projects inclusion in Army Corps of Engineers FY18 Work Plan.

Support Crestwood applications for AFG, HMA, and FMA grants.

Support Crestwoods bid for a new Post Office

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning legislation regarding autonomous vehicles (S. 1855; H.R. 3388).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning legislation regarding autonomous vehicles (S. 1855; H.R. 3388); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning TNC solutions for freight and mobility on demand applications (no bill number).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning legislation regarding autonomous vehicles (S. 1855; H.R. 3388).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV and autonomous vehicle manufacturers in autonomous vehicles legislation (S. 1855; H.R. 3388).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV and autonomous vehicle manufacturers in autonomous vehicles legislation (S. 1855; H.R. 3388); Generate support for technology-neutral truck weight increase (FY2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bills H.R. 3353; S.1655)

Generate support for technology-neutral truck weight increase (FY2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bills H.R. 3353; S.1655)

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3219).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3219).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2997/S. S.1405); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (H.R. 2997/S.1405).

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number); REAL ID implementation issues (no bill number)

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)

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844) and FY2018 appropriations bills (H.R. 3353; S.1655).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

TRA - Support Crestwood water distribution projects inclusion in Army Corps of Engineers FY18 Work Plan POS - Support Crestwoods bid for a new Post Office HOM - Support Crestwood applications for AFG, HMA, and FMA grants.

TRA - Support Crestwood water distribution projects inclusion in Army Corps of Engineers FY18 Work Plan POS - Support Crestwoods bid for a new Post Office HOM - Support Crestwood applications for AFG, HMA, and FMA grants.

TRA - Support Crestwood water distribution projects inclusion in Army Corps of Engineers FY18 Work Plan POS - Support Crestwoods bid for a new Post Office HOM - Support Crestwood applications for AFG, HMA, and FMA grants.

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).

SCI (Science/Technology): Discussion of app-based technological advancements specific to economic and entrepreneurial opportunities, including the deployment of self-driving vehicles for commercial purposes. TRA (Transportation): Issues relating to FAA reauthorization and DoD guidance on TNC access to military installations

SCI (Science/Technology): Discussion of app-based technological advancements specific to economic and entrepreneurial opportunities, including the deployment of self-driving vehicles for commercial purposes. TRA (Transportation): Issues relating to FAA reauthorization and DoD guidance on TNC access to military installations

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

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

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles in House Energy & Commerce and Senate Commerce draft bills (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles in House Energy & Commerce and Senate Commerce draft bills (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837, 114th Cong., carryover through CR) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837 (114th Cong., carryover through CR)) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number); REAL ID implementation issues (no bill number)

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2997/S. S.1405); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (H.R. 2997/S.1405).

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)

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

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

No Bill 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).

Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (no bill number); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (no bill number).

Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number); REAL ID implementation issues (no bill number)

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects and entry into USDOT programs (no bill number).

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837, 114th Cong., carryover through CR) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837 (114th Cong., carryover through CR)) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844, 114th Cong., carryover through CR) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control; Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2017 appropriations bill (H.R.5394; S.2844; 114th Cong., carryover through CR) and FY2018 appropriations bills (no bill number).

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)

AVI Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (no bill number); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (no bill number). HOM Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number); REAL ID implementation issues (no bill number)

AVI Educate members and request support for airport funding in FAA reauthorization (no bill number); Provisions concerning air traffic control reform (no bill number). HOM Seeking support on TSA staffing levels (no bill number); Educate members on matters concerning airport access security (no bill number); REAL ID implementation issues (no bill number)

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

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.

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.

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Brief stakeholders on remanufactured buses and Airport Improvement Program grant eligibilities

Brief stakeholders on remanufactured buses and Airport Improvement Program grant eligibilities

Educated and requested support from Members of Congress on Airports Geographic Information System data verification.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

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

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

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

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.

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 nominees and potential nominees for administrative positions.

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

TRA Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94). BUD Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

TRA Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94). BUD Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Educated and requested support from Members of Congress on Airports Geographic Information System data verification.

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

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

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

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

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.

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Brief stakeholders on remanufactured buses and Airport Improvement Program grant eligibilities

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting transit related to the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94), including FTA awards management requirements

Educated and requested support from Members of Congress on Airports Geographic Information System data verification

Requested support from Members of Congress for stop in Lake Forest on Amtrak Hiawatha Line (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting passenger rail contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways and freight contained in the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members of Congress seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Introductions to Members of Congress; Issues impacting EV manufacturers regarding autonomous drive vehicles (no bill number); Discussions with Members of Congress concerning 30D EV tax credit (no bill number).

Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting highways, freight rail, and commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141) and FAST Act (P.L. 114-94).

Request support from Members seeking USDOT discretionary grants for transportation improvement projects (no bill number).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837).

Provisions impacting National Guard Reserve Equipment account, Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) System in Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology account and Research Development Test & Evaluation account in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5393; S.2837).

Seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control (RAILS Act H.R. 1405, FAST Act H.R. 22/S. 1647/P.L. 114-94); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-55), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in the House FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

Implementation of the Railroad Safety Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432) including seeking support for federal funding for Positive Train Control and in a re-authorization of RSIA (RAILS Act H.R. 1405 and Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S.650); Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting commuter rail contained in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L.112-141), and in FAST Act (P.L. 114-94); Provisions impacting commuter rail in FY2016 appropriations bill (P.L. 114-113) and FY2017 appropriations bills (H.R.5394; S.2844).

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

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

H.R. 721, S 637, H.R. 4626 and S. 2595 Support and solicit cosponsors for bills to extend and make permanent the Section 45G railroad track maintenance credit (26 USC 45G)

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)

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 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.

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.

TRA: Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting transit related to the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94), including FTA awards management requirements. AVI: Brief stakeholders on remanufactured buses and Airport Improvement Program grant eligibilities.

TRA: Post-enactment implementation of provisions impacting transit related to the FAST Act (P.L. 114-94), including FTA awards management requirements. AVI: Brief stakeholders on remanufactured buses and Airport Improvement Program grant eligibilities.