ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report (this page) | Jan 15, 2026 | $1,260,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Termination | Mar 2, 2026 | $1,260,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | Mar 3, 2026 | $1,220,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
H.R. 3055- TRANSPORT Job Act - bill in its entirety; S.2296- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year- Amendment #3850; Issues related to Executive Branch Nominations; Issues related to Truck Size and Weight; Issues related to Innovation in Transportation; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to Permitting reform; H.R.2853- Combating Organized Retail Crime Act - bill in its entirety; S.1404- Combating Organized Retail Crime 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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
Railroads RRR
H.R.5783 SAFE TRACKS Act- bill in its entirety; H.R.4924 Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act- bill in its entirety; H.R.364 SAFE CROSS Act- bill in its entirety; S.2983 Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act- bill in its entirety; Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Issues related to Railroad Right-of-ways; Issues related to Railroad Retirement Board.
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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
Homeland Security HOM
S.1404 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act- signed on to letter; H.R. 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act- signed on to letter; S.3376 Cargo Security Innovation Act- issued statement of support; Issues related to Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 reauthorization; Issues related to National Domestic Preparedness Consortium.
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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R.4552- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2465- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;- Sect. 109F, Sec. 150-156, sec.184; H.R.4231-Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026-Title 3. Section 4; S.2354- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2587- Labor Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;-Title five section 15(d).
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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to corporate tax policy; Issues related to overtime tax deductions for railroad employees.
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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Issues related to Waters of the United States; H.R. 4476 SPEED ACT- bill in its entirety; S. 1894 SPEED 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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to Inspection Safety Technology; H.R. 2853 Broadband and Telecommunication Rail Act- bill in its entirety; S.3268 Bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934- bill in its entirety; Issues related to Broadband and Telecommunications; Issues related to Cargo Security Innovation Act.
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 Canada and the United States. CPKC also provides freight railroad transportation services in Mexico. 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 | — |
| HANNAH MATESIC | — |
| JERMAINE TURNER | — |
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.