ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
H.R. 3372, To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety; H.R. 5840, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - bill in its entirety; H.R.8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act - bill in its entirety; S. 3959, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1631, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act - bill in its entirety; Stop Smuggling Illicit Synthetic Drugs on U.S. Transportation Networks Act of 2024 - bill in its entirety; Issues related to work stoppages at ports.
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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Railroads RRR
H.R. 2785, REEF Act - bill in its entirety; H. Res. 1519, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "See Tracks? Think Train! Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. - bill in its entirety; S. 576, Railway Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1274, REEF Act - bill in its entirety; Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act - bill in its entirety; Issues related to Amtrak Board of Directors; Issues related to Block Crossings; Issues related to Rail Safety; Issues Related to Rail Safety.
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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Public Law 114-190, the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, Section 2209 - Issues related to the 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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - Title II; Issues related to 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credits.
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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
"To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes." - bill in its entirety Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act - bill in its entirety Issues related to Locomotive Emissions; Issues related to the Waters of the United States Rule.
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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to Collective Bargaining.
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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; H.R. 8997, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; H.R. 9026, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; H.R. 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Sec. 2522; H.R. 9747, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - bill in its entirety; S. 4795Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; S. 4927Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; S. 4796Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language; S. 4942, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - report language.
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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - 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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Government Issues GOV
H.R. 8204, The Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement 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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
Science/Technology SCI
AI Traffic 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 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 HOLT EDWARDS | — |
| JOHN GLASER | — |
| DEVON LIDZ | — |
| PATRICK MARSHALL | — |
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 | Canada | Canada | — | $51,734 |
| CANADIAN NATIONAL | Canada | Canada | — | $75,961 |
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.