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.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to railroad unemployment and sickness benefits impacted by PL 112-15, the Budget Control Act of 2011; H.Con.Res. 25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023--Title VII.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2013--bill in its entirety; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013--bill in its entirety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Railroads RRR
S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act--bill in its entirety; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act--bill in its entirety;H.R. 3040, the Safe Freight Act--bill in its entirety; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-432); Issues related to preserving balanced economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to rail labor work requirements; Issues related to the FCC process for antenna approval in order to implement Positive Train Control.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Agriculture AGR
S. 10, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013--Sec. 6204; H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013--Sec. 6205.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DWAYNE BOLTON | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| EDWARD HAMBERGER | — |
| LAURIE KNIGHT | — |
| JENNIFER W MACDONALD | — |
| JOHN WETZEL | — |
Transportation TRA
H.R. 612, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013--bill in its entirety; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141);H.R. 2353, to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes--bill in its entirety; H.R. 2610, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes--Amendment relating to Positive Train Control; S. 880, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2013--bill in its entirety; H.R. 1906, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2013--bill in its entirety; H.R. 3083, the Efficient Vehicle Act of 2013--bill in its entirety; Senate Amendment 1794 to H.R. 2610--amendment in its entirety; Issues related to federal truck size and weight limits; H.R. 2628, to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purpose--bill in its entirety.
| 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. 721, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit--bill in its entirety; S. 411, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit--bill in its entirety;Issues related to corporate tax reform.
| 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 | — | $48,230 |
| CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY | Canada | Canada | — | $106,560 |
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