ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
H.R. 471; SHIP IT Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to collective bargaining at West Coast Ports; Issues related to Federal Highway Administration Guidance; Issues related to National Mediation Board Nominations; Issues related to Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations; Issues related to Truck Size and Weight.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway 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 GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ New | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
| JORDAN STONE | — |
Railroads RRR
H.R.1238; Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.1633; RAILAct - bill in its entirety; H.R.1674; Railway Safety Act of 2023 - bill in its entirety; S.1044; A bill to improverailsafety practices and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; S.576; Railway Safety Act of 2023 - bill in its entirety; S.844; Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act - bill in its entirety; Railway Accountability Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to Rail Safety; Issues related to Railroad Collective Bargaining; Issues related to the Surface Transportation Board; Issues related to the Supply Chain and Rail Service; Issues related to the Railroad Retirement Board.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway 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 GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ New | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
| JORDAN STONE | — |
Homeland Security HOM
S.870; Fire Grants and Safety Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to Homeland Security Appropriations.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway 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 GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ New | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
| JORDAN STONE | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
H.R. 209; Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023 - bill in its entirety; Issues related to the Waters of the United States Rule; Issues related to permitting reform.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway 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 GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ New | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
| JORDAN STONE | — |
Agriculture AGR
Issues related to the export of agricultural goods to Mexico; Issues related to the Farm Bill.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway 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 GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ New | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
| JORDAN STONE | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
H.R.1; Lower Energy Costs Act - Title III; Issues related to Energy and Water Development Appropriations; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Foreign entity interest: Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway 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 GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ New | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
| JORDAN STONE | — |
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 | — | $65,995 |
| CANADIAN PACIFIC | Canada | Canada | — | $45,351 |
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.