ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 2116, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity, bill in its entirety; S. 1125, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity, bill in its entirety;. S. 881, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety; and H.R. 1584, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit, bill in its entirety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| HUBERT O'BANNON | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Railroads RRR
H.R. 2125, To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; S. 953, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes, bill in its entirety; H.R. 1650, 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, bill in its entirety; S. 772, 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, bill in its entirety; H.R. 2095, To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 1889, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety S. 294, A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, provisions related to on time performance standards and penalties; FY 2009 Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill, provisions related to the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and the Surface Transportation Board; H.R. 6003, To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and H.R. 6004, To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| HUBERT O'BANNON | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 2419, To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail studies in Totle 6, Section 6032.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| HUBERT O'BANNON | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
S. 2191, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; S. 1766, A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety; and locomotive emissions issues in Southern California, no bill introduced. S. 3036, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes, bill in its entirety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| HUBERT O'BANNON | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 5577, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes, all provisions related to Section 4 and inherantly safer technology; and FY 2009 (S. 3181/H.R. 2638) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, provisions related to rail security and the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| HUBERT O'BANNON | — |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY | Canada | Canada | — | $48,718 |
| CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY | Canada | Canada | — | $151,506 |
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.