ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
H.R. 490, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023 - bill in its entirety; Thermite/PHMSA Rule; Issues related to National Mediation Board nominations; Issues related to Truck Size and Weight Standards; Issued related to NTSB nominations.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Railroads RRR
H.R. 2785, REEF Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.1633, RAIL Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023 - bill in its entirety; H.R.5871, Rail Worker and Community Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1274, REEF Act - bill in its entirety; S.2071, Reliable Rail Service Act - bill in its entirety; S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 - bill in its entirety; Issues related to Freight and Passenger Rail Partnerships; Issues related to Railroad Right of Ways; Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board Nominations; Issues related to recording off rail property; Issues related to the closure of international crossings; Issues related to Railroad Safety.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Issues related to the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium; Issues related to unmanned aerial systems; Issues related to border security.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Issues related to California Air Resources Board regulations; Issues related to the Waters of the United States Rule.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to collective bargaining.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Division C; H.R. 6363, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 - bill in its entirety
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
Porch Pirate Act - bill in its entirety.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to temporary tax provisions.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARNAKIS | — |
| MELISSA CONNOLLY | — |
| JOHN HOLT EDWARDS New | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
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 NATIONAL | Canada | Canada | — | $119,990 |
| CANADIAN PACIFIC | Canada | Canada | — | $41,228 |
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