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What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resultin goverall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with House and Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | Assistant National Legislative Director |
| CONNOR JORDAN VARGO New | Legislative Representative |
Railroads RRR
Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak UP/NS Merger - Educated Members of Congress and staff about concerns a potential merger may bring to our membership
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | National Legislative Director |
| CONNOR JORDAN VARGO New | National Legislative Representative |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak Passenger Rail Assaults - TCU lobbied Members of Congress and their staffs' on the issue of passenger rail assaults towards their membership and advocated for/sought legislation to increase penalties on these assaults
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | National Legislative Director |
| CONNOR JORDAN VARGO New | Legislative Representative |
Retirement RET
TCU lobbied members of Congress, their staff's and some officials in the administration (White House officials) on issues pertaining to the railroad retirement board. These issues we advocated for included reversing field office closures, advocating for funding increases for operational expenses and more.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | National Legislative Director |
| CONNOR JORDAN VARGO New | Legislative Representative |
Unemployment UNM
RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | National Legislative Director |
| CONNOR JORDAN VARGO New | Legislative Representative |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
Airlines - TCU assisted the International Association of Machinists with some of their legislative work on Delta organizing campaigns
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID S AROUCA | National Legislative Director |
| CONNOR JORDAN VARGO | Legislative Representative |
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