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What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Railroads RRR
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA New | Legislative Representative |
| MARK T TAYLOR | Assistant National Legislative Director |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2019 & FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes at Amtrak.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | Asst. National Legislative Director |
| MARK T TAYLOR | Asst. National Legislative Director |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Fairness for Federal Contractors Act (H.R. 824) - TCU lobbied House and Senate staff in conjunction with our parent affiliate union, the IAMAW, to push for backpay for federal contractors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | Assistant National Legislative Director |
| MARK T TAYLOR | Asst. National Legislative Director |
Retirement RET
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | Assistant National Legislative Director |
| MARK T TAYLOR | Assistant National Legislative Director |
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.