Surface transportation formula and discretionary funding and program proposals contained in President Obama's FY 2017 budget proposal for U.S. DOT to Congress; transit security funding and program proposals contained in President Obama's FY 2017 budget proposal for the Department of Homeland Security to Congress as relates to transit security; House and Senate committee hearings on various transportation elements of the President's DOT and DHS budget proposals; House Budget Committee mark-up of FY 2017 Congressional Budget Resolution.
Duration: November 1, 2007
to
March 19, 2016
General Issues: Transportation
Spending: about $553,500 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2007: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Y
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Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
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.
1st Quarter, 2016
VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. terminated an engagement in which they represented MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300801223.xml
Lobbying Issues
Surface transportation formula and discretionary funding and program proposals contained in President Obama's FY 2017 budget proposal for U.S. DOT to Congress; transit security funding and program proposals contained in President Obama's FY 2017 budget proposal for the Department of Homeland Security to Congress as relates to transit security; House and Senate committee hearings on various transportation elements of the President's DOT and DHS budget proposals; House Budget Committee mark-up of FY 2017 Congressional Budget Resolution.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,500. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2016.
Original Filing: 300785146.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations regarding TSA and FEMA security program funding/changes relating to surface transportation, mass transit, and rail security; H.Con.Res. 27 regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; S. Con. Res. 11regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; legislation to reauthorize programs and excise taxes of MAP-21 (S. 1647, H.R. 22, and H.R. 3763 plus further MAP-21 extender H.R. 3808 and H.R. 3236; FY 16 THUD appropriations - TIGER and surface transportation formula funding (HR 2577); FY 16 Homeland Security appropriations - TSA surface transportation program funding and FEMA State/Local funding (S. 1619); short-term FY 2016 CR (H.R. 719); and H.R. 2029 providing omnibus appropriations for FY 2016 for surface transportation programs making formula and discretionary funding available to client as well as extending expiring tax provisions beneficial to the transit industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,500. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2015.
Original Filing: 300766110.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations regarding TSA and FEMA security program funding/changes relating to surface transportation, mass transit, and rail security; H.Con.Res. 27 regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; S. Con. Res. 11regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; legislation to reauthorize programs and excise taxes of MAP-21 (S. 1647, H.R. 22, and H.R. 3763 plus further MAP-21 extender H.R. 3808 and H.R. 3236; FY 16 THUD appropriations - TIGER and surface transportation formula funding (HR 2577); FY 16 Homeland Security appropriations - TSA surface transportation program funding and FEMA State/Local funding (S. 1619); and short-term FY 2016 CR (H.R. 719).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,500. The report was filed on July 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300745715.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations regarding TSA and FEMA security program funding/changes relating to surface transportation, mass transit, and rail security; H.Con.Res. 27 regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; S. Con. Res. 11regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; and legislation to reauthorize programs and excise taxes of MAP-21; FY 16 THUD appropriations - TIGER and surface transportation formula funding (HR 2577); FY 16 Homeland Security appropriations - TSA surface transportation program funding and FEMA State/Local funding (S. 1619); HR 3808 providing 8-month extender for surface transportation programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,500. The report was filed on April 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300725171.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations regarding TSA and FEMA security program funding/changes relating to surface transportation, mass transit, and rail security; H.Con.Res. 27 regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; S. Con. Res. 11regarding FY 2016 budget levels for transportation and homeland security programs utilized by client plus provision for "revenue-neutral reserve fund for surface transportation; and legislation to reauthorize programs and excise taxes of MAP-21.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,500. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300706970.xml
Lobbying Issues
MAP-21 reauthorization (S. 2322 plus pending titles from Senate Banking, Commerce and Finance Committees plus House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Ways & Means Committee); efforts to mark-up and advance tax extenders bill to include APTA transit priorities; S. 2260 (the "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" - which includes APTA's four transit priorities); monitoring Congressional hearings and Obama Administration statements regarding
solvency of Highway Trust Fund;ongoing support for bills to create "infrastructure banks"; H.R. 5021 - extending Highway Trust Fund statutory provisions; H.R. 4745 and S. 2438 - FY 15 THUD appropriations bills with client advocacy for funding at FY 14 levels or higher; H.R. 5016 - FY 15 Homeland Security appropriations provisions for FEMA State and Local programs providing funding for mass transit security. H.R. 5021/PATH Act to extend MAP-21; H.R.83 to provide FY 15 continuing resolution.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,500. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300689816.xml
Lobbying Issues
MAP-21 reauthorization (S. 2322 plus pending titles from Senate Banking, Commerce and Finance Committees plus House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Ways & Means Committee); efforts to mark-up and advance tax extenders bill to include APTA transit priorities; S. 2260 (the "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" - which includes APTA's four transit priorities); monitoring Congressional hearings and Obama Administration statements regarding
solvency of Highway Trust Fund;ongoing support for bills to create "infrastructure banks"; H.R. 5021 - extending Highway Trust Fund statutory provisions; H.R. 4745 and S. 2438 - FY 15 THUD appropriations bills with client advocacy for funding at FY 14 levels or higher; H.R. 5016 - FY 15 Homeland Security appropriations provisions for FEMA State and Local programs providing funding for mass transit security. H.R. 5021/PATH Act to extend MAP-21; HJS 124 to provide FY 15 continuing resolution.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 28, 2014.
Original Filing: 300671019.xml
Lobbying Issues
MAP-21 reauthorization (S. 2322 plus pending titles from Senate Banking, Commerce and Finance Committees plus House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Ways & Means Committee); efforts to mark-up and advance tax extenders bill to include APTA transit priorities; S. 2260 (the "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" - which includes APTA's four transit priorities); monitoring Congressional hearings and Obama Administration statements regardingsolvency of Highway Trust Fund; ongoing support for bills to create "infrastructure banks"; H.R. 5021 - extending Highway Trust Fund statutory provisions; H.R. 4745 and S. 2438 - FY 15 THUD appropriations bills with client advocacy for funding at FY 14 levels or higher; H.R. 5016 - FY 15 Homeland Security appropriations provisions for FEMA State and Local programs providing funding for mass transit security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300648812.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 14 full-year omnibus appropriations (H.R. 3547) client advocacy of surface transportation programs at MAP-21 authorized levels; efforts to mark-up and pass tax extenders bill to include APTA transit priorities; FY 15 Obama Administration budget proposal for transportation programs, including the 4-year authorization proposal; disposition of APTA priorities in Chairman Camp's "tax reform draft" plus draft's provision for revenue for Highway Trust Fund; FY 15 budget hearings by Congressional committees relating transportation and homeland security programs; hearings by Congressional appropriating committees in preparation for marking up FY 15 DOT and Homeland Security appropriations bills; draft tax extender bill posted by Senate Finance Committee (the "Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act" - which includes APTA's four transit priorities); monitoring Congressional hearings and Obama Administration statements regarding solvency of Highway Trust Fund; ongoing support for bills to create "infrastructure banks".
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300626313.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8 - funding levels for DOT modal programs of interest to client, extension of commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels provisions, and disposition of FY 13 sequestration; "Fix-It-First" and "Rebuild America Partnership" initiatives announced by President Obama to provide additional and immediate funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client ; S. 387 - infrastructure financing; H.R. 933 - full appropriations for FY 2013 for DOT modal programs of interest to client, and implementation of FY 13sequestration; H. Con. Res. 25 and S. Con. Res.8 - establishing FY 14 budget including funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client, disposition of FY 14 sequester, "revenue-neutral reserve funds" to allow increased funding for transportation programs and infrastructure bank; H.R. 949 ("American Jobs Act") - monitor bill for provisions that may have financial impacts on client construction and vehicle aquisition programs; S. 491 ("BUILD Act") - possible new funding tool for financing transportation projects; H.R. 2217 - FY 14 Homeland Security appropriations (House and Senate versions) - funding for State and Local Programs; H.R. 2610 and S. 1243 - FY 14 THUD appropriations - funding levels for mass transit programs and TIGER; H.R. 2288 and S. 1116 - "Transit Parity Acts" - to make permanent employer-provided commuter benefits for mass transit; H.R. 2468, S. 1250, H.R. 2553, H.R. 2534 - various bills to establish national infrastructure banks - possible funding source for client projects; S. 394/H.R. 867 - "Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013" - to protect client bus and rail infrastructure; and H.J.Res. 59 and H.R. 2775 - client interests/advocacy for full funding of surface transportation programs. H.J.Res. 106 providing for a one-day CR past January 15, and H.R. 3547 - FY 14 omnibus providing funding for surface transportation programs important to client.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 31, 2013.
Original Filing: 300609003.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8 - funding levels for DOT modal programs of interest to client, extension of commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels provisions, and disposition of FY 13 sequestration; "Fix-It-First" and "Rebuild America Partnership" initiatives announced by President Obama to provide additional and immediate funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client ; S. 387 - infrastructure financing; H.R. 933 - full appropriations for FY 2013 for DOT modal programs of interest to client, and implementation of FY 13sequestration; H. Con. Res. 25 and S. Con. Res.8 - establishing FY 14 budget including funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client, disposition of FY 14 sequester, "revenue-neutral reserve funds" to allow increased funding for transportation programs and infrastructure bank; H.R. 949 ("American Jobs Act") - monitor bill for provisions that may have financial impacts on client construction and vehicle aquisition programs; S. 491 ("BUILD Act") - possible new funding tool for financing transportation projects; H.R. 2217 - FY 14 Homeland Security appropriations (House and Senate versions) - funding for State and Local Programs; H.R. 2610 and S. 1243 - FY 14 THUD appropriations - funding levels for mass transit programs and TIGER; H.R. 2288 and S. 1116 - "Transit Parity Acts" - to make permanent employer-provided commuter benefits for mass transit; H.R. 2468, S. 1250, H.R. 2553, H.R. 2534 - various bills to establish national infrastructure banks - possible funding source for client projects; S. 394/H.R. 867 - "Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013" - to protect client bus and rail infrastructure; and H.J.Res. 59 and H.R. 2775 - client interests/advocacy for full funding of surface transportation programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 23, 2013.
Original Filing: 300586955.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8 - funding levels for DOT modal programs of interest to client, extension of commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels provisions, and disposition of FY 13 sequestration; "Fix-It-First" and "Rebuild America Partnership" initiatives announced by President Obama to provide additional and immediate funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client ; S. 387 - infrastructure financing; H.R. 933 - full appropriations for FY 2013 for DOT modal programs of interest to client, and implementation of FY 13sequestration; H. Con. Res. 25 and S. Con. Res.8 - establishing FY 14 budget including funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client, disposition of FY 14 sequester, "revenue-neutral reserve funds" to allow increased funding for transportation programs and infrastructure bank; H.R. 949 ("American Jobs Act") - monitor bill for provisions that may have financial impacts on client construction and vehicle aquisition programs; S. 491 ("BUILD Act") - possible new funding tool for financing transportation projects; H.R. 2217 - FY 14 Homeland Security appropriations (House and Senate versions) - funding for State and Local Programs; H.R. 2610 and S. 1243 - FY 14 THUD appropriations - funding levels for mass transit programs and TIGER; H.R. 2288 and S. 1116 - "Transit Parity Acts" - to make permanent employer-provided commuter benefits for mass transit; H.R. 2468, S. 1250, H.R. 2553, H.R. 2534 - various bills to establish national infrastructure banks - possible funding source for client projects; and S. 394/H.R. 867 - "Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013" - to protect client bus and rail infrastructure.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2013.
Original Filing: 300558139.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 8 - funding levels for DOT modal programs of interest to client, extension of commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels provisions, and disposition of FY 13 sequestration; "Fix-It-First" and "Rebuild America Partnership" initiatives announced by President Obama to provide additional and immediate funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client ; S. 387 - infrastructure financing; H.R. 933 - full appropriations for FY 2013 for DOT modal programs of interest to client, and implementation of FY 13 sequestration; H. Con. Res. 25 and S. Con. Res.8 - establishing FY 14 budget including funding for DOT modal programs of interest to client, disposition of FY 14 sequester, "revenue-neutral reserve funds" to allow increased funding for transportation programs and infrastructure bank; H.R. 949 ("American Jobs Act") - monitor bill for provisions that may have financial impacts on client construction and vehicle aquisition programs; and S. 491 ("BUILD Act") - possible new funding tool for financing transportation projects.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2013.
Original Filing: 300537870.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits. H.R. 8 - the bill providing for various extensions of tax provisions, including the extension of parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits, the extension of credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, the xxtension of alternative fuels excise tax credits, and the postponement of the sequestration provisions of the Budget Control Act Sequester for Fiscal Year 2013 from January 2, 2013 to March 1, 2013.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2012.
Original Filing: 300520809.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300498042.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2012.
Original Filing: 300475841.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 30, 2012.
Original Filing: 300454768.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds. Transportation program, infrastructure bank, and emergency interoperable communications of President Obama's American Jobs Act -- S. 1548 and H.R. 12; H.R. 2608 short-term CR for FY 2012; Surface transportation program and project provisions of FY 2012 THUD appropriations bill (S. 1596); transit and rail security provisions of Senate version of FY 12 homeland security bill (H.R. 2017). Further extender to SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 2887 and S. 1525). H.R. 2055 - the FY 2012 year-long omnibus appropriations regarding funding for FEMA State/Local programs within DHS appropriations; MAP-21 bill reported by Senate EPW; H.R. 3533 - jobs legislation; H. Joint Res. 91 - rail strike; pursuit of H.R. 2412 and S. 1034 - commuter rail benefit and alternative fuels tax credit provisions sought for inclusion in H.R. 3675.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
3rd Quarter, 2011
VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. amended a lobbying report for representation of MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY in Q32011 on Jan. 5, 2012.
Original Filing: 300434723.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds. Transportation program, infrastructure bank, and emergency interoperable communications of President Obama's American Jobs Act -- S. 1548 and H.R. 12; H.R. 2608 short-term CR for FY 2012; Surface transportation program and project provisions of FY 2012 THUD appropriations bill (S. 1596); transit and rail security provisions of Senate version of FY 12 homeland security bill (H.R. 2017). Further extender to SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 2887 and S. 1525).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300405284.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; and (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300379626.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); and H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2011.
Original Filing: 300355500.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization (S. Con. Res. 60 and R. Res 1493);FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions (H.R. 5850 and S. 3644); FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs (S. 3607); legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643, S. 3015, and S. 3638; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849, and S. 3793 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases; the four short-term continuing appropriations bills for FY 2011 (H.R. 3081, H J Res 101, H J Res 105, and HR 3082); and HR 4893 (client interest in extending the employer-provided mass transit benefit).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300328727.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization (S. Con. Res. 60 and R. Res 1493);FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions (H.R. 5850 and S. 3644); FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs (S. 3607); legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643, S. 3015, and S. 3638; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849, and S. 3793 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases; and short-term continuing appropriations bill for FY 2011 H.R. 3081.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 13, 2010.
Original Filing: 300284673.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization - markups pending in House and Senate; FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions; FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs; legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643 and S. 3015; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for
the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Federal Railroad Administration Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300264684.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization - markups pending in House and Senate; FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions; FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs; legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643 and S. 3015; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for
the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2010.
Original Filing: 300234657.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs;FY 2010 THUD appropriations (H.R. 3228) pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, S. 2887, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiction of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund.
H.R. 3226 - FY 2010 defense appropriations provisions for extending SAFETEA-LU and extension of US Patriot Act; H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street": surface transportation programs and their grant process/eligibility requirements, and the extension of SAFETEA-LU through FY 2010. H.R. 4191/S. 2927 legislation to impose Wall Street tax and use proceeds for infrastructure improvements; H.R. 4367 to change the evaluation standards for the FTA "new starts" process; H.R. 4213 - tax extender bill providing extension of tax incentive for natural gas used as a fuel in transportation vehicles; and S. 2889 providing for reform of railroad legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009.
Original Filing: 300210277.xml
Lobbying Issues
HConRes 85 and SCon Res 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs;FY 2010 THUD appropriations pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiciton of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2009.
Original Filing: 300185492.xml
Lobbying Issues
HConRes 85 and SCon Res 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs;FY 2010 THUD appropriations pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329 and S. 575 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; and H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiction of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers) Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300157338.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1 stimulus legislation provisions for mass transit programs and projects, commuter benefits parity, and tax provisions for infrastructure projects; HR 1105 - FY 2009 appropriations - overall funding levels for transit programs plus specific client provisions; HConRes 85 and SCon Res 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to overall transit spending levels and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2010 transportation-related program funding and client project requests; undrafted legisalation to reauthorize SAFETEA-LU; and undrafted legislation providing for national policies on climate change and energy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009.
Original Filing: 300129921.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmark for bus O&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008.
Original Filing: 300105401.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmark for busO&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 14, 2008.
Original Filing: 300065208.xml
Lobbying Issues
- energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; and HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers) Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS) Transportation - Dept of (DOT) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Railroad Administration AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 11, 2008.
Original Filing: 300034892.xml
Lobbying Issues
O&M facility plus Tennessee Statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million;PL 110-135 stimulus bill & future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S 2191 client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
0th Quarter, 2007
In MM, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 30, 2007.
Original Filing: 200042712.xml
Lobbying Issues
client; H.R.1195 - SAFETEALU technical corrections bill regarding any changes to SAFETEA-LU that might affect client; H.R.1/S.4/H.R.1401/H.R.1269/H.R.1493 - "9/11 implementation legislation" regarding provisions for state and local programs and new transit security initiatives.
Agencies Lobbied
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Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate