ARTBA for ARTBA
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Met with EPA and OMB on proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking. Urged EPA to clarify section 401 water permits. Commented on proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| LAUREN SCHAPKER | — |
| PRIANKA SHARMA | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Urged proper implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in alignment with recent court action. Filed comments to EPA on status of DBE program
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | — |
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| RICHARD JULIANO | — |
Transportation TRA
Support for reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs due in 2026. ARTBA reiterated priorities for proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including but not limited to Buy America provisions. Filed comments with USDOT on strategic plan and digital infrastructure strategy. Engaged with USDOT and White House on implementation of American Security Drone Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | — |
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| RICHARD JULIANO | — |
| LAUREN SCHAPKER | — |
| PRIANKA SHARMA | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Urged OSHA development of a new heat proposal that addresses varying conditions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| RICHARD JULIANO | — |
| LAUREN SCHAPKER | — |
| PRIANKA SHARMA | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Supported NEPA reforms to streamline federal permitting process and enhance project delivery. Support for PERMIT Act of 2025. Support for SPEED Act of 2025. Support for Interactive Federal Review Act. Army Corps Nationwide Permits Reissuance
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| LAUREN SCHAPKER | — |
| PRIANKA SHARMA | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Supported full funding of surface transportation programs in FY 2026 appropriations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | — |
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| LAUREN SCHAPKER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Support for Highway Trust Fund solvency measures, including S. 536 the Fair SHARE Act, which would impose a fee on electric vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | — |
| DEAN FRANKS | — |
| LAUREN SCHAPKER | — |
Conviction disclosures
Disclosed by the filer under the Act's requirement to report certain convictions of its lobbyists.
| Lobbyist | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD JULIANO | Oct 10, 2006 | U.S. District Court (ND IL), 18 U.S.C. 1341 (1 count) |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.