HR 3353/ S 1655, Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2018:Funding for transit formula and discretionary programs, TIGER discretionary grant program, Positive Train Control implementation program.
Inclusion of public transportation funding in any proposed infrastructure package.
Protection of tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
Promoting 100% return for Texas contributions to Highway Trust Fund through from federal transportation programs.
Duration: September 1, 2011
to
present
May Have Ended?
General Issues: Transportation
Spending: about $420,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2011: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
This representation may have ended. No reports have been filed in the past 160 days, though termination paperwork has not been released.
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2017.
Original Filing: 300902963.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3353/ S 1655, Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2018:Funding for transit formula and discretionary programs, TIGER discretionary grant program, Positive Train Control implementation program.
Inclusion of public transportation funding in any proposed infrastructure package.
Protection of tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
Promoting 100% return for Texas contributions to Highway Trust Fund through from federal transportation programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 10, 2017.
Original Filing: 300883032.xml
Lobbying Issues
No Bill Number, Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2018:Funding for transit formula and discretionary programs, TIGER discretionary grant program, Positive Train Control implementation program.
Inclusion of public transportation funding in any proposed infrastructure package.
Promoting 100% return for Texas contributions to Highway Trust Fund through from federal transportation programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 13, 2017.
Original Filing: 300865185.xml
Lobbying Issues
No Bill Number, Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2017:Funding for transit formula and discretionary programs, TIGER discretionary grant program, Positive Train Control implementation program.
Inclusion of public transportation funding in any proposed infrastructure package.
Promoting 100% return for Texas contributions to Highway Trust Fund through from federal transportation programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2017.
Original Filing: 300845608.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 55394/S. 2844: FY 2017 Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations: increased funding for TIGER program, Positive Train Control implementation, railroad rehabilitation programs, and FAST Act funded public transportation formula and discretionary programs.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2016.
Original Filing: 300826912.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 55394/S. 2844: FY 2017 Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations: increased funding for TIGER program, Positive Train Control implementation, railroad rehabilitation programs, and FAST Act funded public transportation formula and discretionary programs.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 6, 2016.
Original Filing: 300807074.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 55394/S. 2844: FY 2017 Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations: increased funding for TIGER program, Positive Train Control implementation, railroad rehabilitation programs, and FAST Act funded public transportation formula and discretionary programs.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 12, 2016.
Original Filing: 300789891.xml
Lobbying Issues
No Bill Number: FY 2017 Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations: increased funding for TIGER program, Positive Train Control implementation, railroad rehabilitation programs, and FAST Act funded public transportation formula and discretionary programs.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 5, 2016.
Original Filing: 300769220.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3651: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act -- support legislation.
S 650: Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- support legislation
HR 3763, S 1647: Reauthorization of federal Surface Transportation Programs -- support sufficient revenues for long-term reauthorization of federal transit programs; restore funding for FTA Bus and Bus Facilities account to pre-MAP 21 levels; extend deadline for implementation of Positive Train Control systems.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2015.
Original Filing: 300752663.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 3651: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act -- support legislation.
S 1647, DRIVE Act: Reauthorization of federal Surface Transportation Programs -- support sufficient revenues for long-term reauthorization of federal transit programs; restore funding for FTA Bus and Bus Facilities account to pre-MAP 21 levels; extend deadline for implementation of Positive Train Control systems.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 14, 2015.
Original Filing: 300734444.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 650: Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- support providing FRA with the ability to provide extensions to the federally-mandated deadline of December 2015 for implementation of Positive Train Control systems.
S 1647, DRIVE Act: Reauthorization of federal Surface Transportation Programs -- support sufficient revenues for long-term reauthorization of federal transit programs; restore funding for FTA Bus and Bus Facilities account to pre-MAP 21 levels.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 8, 2015.
Original Filing: 300713197.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 650: Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act -- support providing FRA with the ability to provide extensions to the federally-mandated deadline of December 2015 for implementation of Positive Train Control systems.
No Bill Number: Reauthorization of federal Surface Transportation Programs -- support sufficient revenues for long-term reauthorization of federal transit programs; restore funding for FTA Bus and Bus Facilities account to pre-MAP 21 levels.
No Bill Number: Oppose efforts to eliminate of scale back tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
S. 698: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 -- support legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2015.
Original Filing: 300694411.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Restore funding to FTA Bus and Bus Facilities account
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2014.
Original Filing: 300678522.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Oppose proposals to limit deductibility of municipal bonds
HR 684/S 743: Marketplace Fairness Act -- support enactment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 16, 2014.
Original Filing: 300658075.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Oppose proposals to limit deductibility of municipal bonds
HR 684/S 743: Marketplace Fairness Act -- support enactment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 14, 2014.
Original Filing: 300635201.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Oppose proposals to limit deductibility of municipal bonds
HR 684/S 743: Marketplace Fairness Act -- support enactment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2014.
Original Filing: 300617121.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Oppose proposals to limit deductibility of municipal bonds
HR 684/S 743: Marketplace Fairness Act -- support enactment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2013.
Original Filing: 300593946.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Oppose proposals to limit deductibility of municipal bonds
HR 684/S 743: Marketplace Fairness Act -- support enactment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 15, 2013.
Original Filing: 300572339.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Oppose proposals to limit deductibility of municipal bonds
HR 684/S 743: Marketplace Fairness Act -- support enactment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2013.
Original Filing: 300552022.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Federal Railroad Administration
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2013.
Original Filing: 300530646.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support extension of deadline for Federal Railroad Administration implementation of Positive Train Control regulations
Support extension of alternative fuels tax credit and tax break for transit benefit on par with parking
Monitor implementation of Federal Transit Administration regulations for MAP-21 law
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) lobbied for Denton County Transportation Authority , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2012.
Original Filing: 300507367.xml
Lobbying Issues
Extension of Federal Railroad Administration deadline for implementation of Positive Train Control system.
HR 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act -- oppose elimination of the mass transit account in Highway Trust Fund, support flexibility in transit operating assistance, support transit commuter benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2011
CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc. (formerly CapitalEdge Advocacy, LLC) filed a lobbying registration on Sept. 5, 2012 to represent Denton County Transportation Authority, effective Sept. 1, 2011.
Original Filing: 300502506.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Federal legislative and regulatory issues related to public transportation, including bus service and commuter rail service. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate