ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
H.R. 4348, An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes--Sec. 32801 and Sec. 32802. S. 1813, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)--Title II Subtitle H, Title III, Title IV, and Title V.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Railroads RRR
Testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee regarding the implementation of the passenger rail provisions of PL 110-432. Discussions related to the implementation of the Positive Train Control mandate as incorporated in PL 110-432.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012--Sec. 306 & Sec. 331; S. 3521, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions--Sec. 206; Participation in coalition efforts to educate members of Congress on the need for reforming corporate tax law. S. 2237, A bill to provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extended bonus depreciation for an additional year, and for other purposes--Sec. 3; S. 2240, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets--bill in its entirety; H.R. 4196, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets--bill in its entirety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Homeland Security HOM
S. 3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012--bill in its entirety. H.R. 3674, the Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012--bill in its entirety; H.R. 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act--bill in its entirety; S. 3414, A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States--bill in its entirety; S. 3342, the Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 or "SECURE IT" Act--bill in its entirety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
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 | — | $67,594 |
| CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY | Canada | Canada | — | $143,012 |
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.