H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. H.R. 5972/S. 2322: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084, S. 1813, H.R. 4348 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Congressional support for grants for rail line grant applications at US DOT under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
H.R. 5972, S. 2322 Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and disaster relief funding FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation (No Bill Number).
Duration: May 30, 2008
to
June 1, 2012
General Issues: Railroads , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Budget/Appropriations
Spending: about $685,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2008: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Transportation - Dept of (DOT),, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Railroad 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.
2nd Quarter, 2012
CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC terminated an engagement in which they represented RailAmerica, Inc. on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300497822.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. H.R. 5972/S. 2322: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084, S. 1813, H.R. 4348 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Congressional support for grants for rail line grant applications at US DOT under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5972, S. 2322 Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and disaster relief funding FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation (No Bill Number).
Agencies Lobbied
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $100,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300473240.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. No bill number: FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation,......competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; H.R. 7, H.Res. 547, H.R. 3473, H.R. 3666, S. 2084 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 and MAP-21 railroad funding, regulation, and safety provisions, authorizations for national transportation grants, freight rail grants, Positive Train Control implementation deadlines and requirements, truck size and weight restrictions; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); Congressional support for grants for rail line grant applications at US DOT under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and disaster relief funding FY 2013 Transportation Appropriations issues related to freight rail transportation, funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, US DOT, National Infrastructure Investment Grants, and Positive Train Control implementation (No Bill Number).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300452137.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. Continuing Appropriations Acts and Transportation Appropriations: S. 1596, H.R. 2112 (PL 112-55), H.R. 2017 (P.L. 112-33), H.R. 2608 (P.L. 112-36), H.J.Res. 94 (P.L. 112-67), H.J.Res. 95 (P.L. 112-68), H.R. 3672 (P.L. 112-77), H.R. 2055/H.R. 3671 (P.L. 112-74) Transportation Appropriations and Continuing Resolutions, funding for competitive rail grant programs; implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; No Bill Number - Regulatory issues related to the safe handling of hazardous materials by rail; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in S. 112 A bill to authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011"; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301 and SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and disaster relief funding in S. 1596, H.R. 2112 (PL 112-55), H.R. 2017 (P.L. 112-33), H.R. 2608 (P.L. 112-36), H.J.Res. 94 (P.L. 112-67), H.J.Res. 95 (P.L. 112-68), H.R. 3672 (P.L. 112-77), H.R. 2055/H.R. 3671 (P.L. 112-74) Transportation Appropriations and Continuing Resolutions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300428568.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. Continuing Appropriations Act (PLs 112-33; -36: funding for compeitive rail grant programs; Regulatory issues related to the safe handling of hazardous materials by rail...No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill - implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in S. 112 A bill to authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011", H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10), No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill, and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2011 and FY2012; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for various FRA Rail Line Relocation grant applications.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and disaster relief funding in H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10); and FY2012 Transportation Appropraitions legislation (no bill number)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300404782.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10); Regulatory issues related to the safe handling of hazardous materials by railNo Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill - implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in S. 112 A bill to authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011", H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10), No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill, and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2011 and FY2012; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for various FRA Rail Line Relocation grant applications.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and ddisaster relief funding in H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10); and FY2012 Transportation Appropraitions legislation (no bill number)No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill; Opposition to lifting the truck size and weight limitations in New England through appropriations riders in the above mentioned appropriations acts, and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for the 112th Congress
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300379044.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit. H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10); H.R. 1/S.Amdt. 149 - Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011(Pub. L. No. 112-8);H.J. Res. 48 - 6th CR (Pub. L. No. 112-6); H.J. Res. 44 - 5th CR (Pub. L. No. 112-4); No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill - implementation and funding of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; Issues related to railroad anti-trust laws impacted by S. 49 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Truck size and weight (TSW) provisions found in S. 112 A bill to authorize the application of State law with respect to vehicle weight limitations on the Interstate Highway System in the States of Maine and Vermont, H.R. 763/S.747 Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011, H.R. 801 - "Truck Weight Uniformity Act of 2011", H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10); H.R. 1/S.Amdt. 149 - Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-8); H.J. Res. 48 - 6th CR (Pub. L. No. 112-6); H.J. Res. 44 - 5th CR (Pub. L. No. 112-4); No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill, and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for FY2011 and FY2012; Issues related to Positive Train Control technology implementation in S. 301; H.R. 304 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for various FRA Rail Line Relocation grant applications.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 721 / S. 672 - Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011 - Solicitation of support for legislation to extend and improve the section 45G (26 USC 45G) short line railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and discretionary National Infrastructure Investment program in H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-10); H.R. 1/S.Amdt. 149 - Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H.R. 1363 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. No. 112-8); H.J. Res. 48 - 6th CR (Pub. L. No. 112-6);H.J. Res. 44 - 5th CR (Pub. L. No. 112-4); No Bill Number - FY2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill; Opposition to lifting the truck size and weight limitations in New England through appropriations riders in the above mentioned appropriations acts, and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for the 112th Congress in advance of the 3/4/2011 expiration of the 4th CR.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300353667.xml
Lobbying Issues
: H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads;Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - Solicitation and coordination of communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportunities under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for various FRA Rail Line Relocation grant applications; H.R. 6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4853 (Pub. L. No. 111-312), sec. 734, to extend the railroad track maintenance credit; No Bill Number - Coordination of legislative activities necessary to introduce stand-alone legislation in the 112th Congress similar to H.R. 1132/S. 461 (111th Cong.); S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; clarification of questions related to the credit limitations properly allowable under 26 USC 45G(b)(1).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Support of funding for the Rail Line Relocation (authorized by 49 USC 20514) and discretionary National Infrastructure Investment program in the FY2011 THUD Appropriations Act, S. Amend. to H.R.5850/S3644 - FY11 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, S. Amend. to H.R. 3081 - the Continuing Resolution through 12/3/2010 (P.L. 111-242), 2nd CR HJRes101 (P.L.111-290), 3rd CR HJRes105 (P.L. 111-317), 4th CR H3082 (P.L. 111-322); activities in support of discretionary grant applications for FY2010 RLR funds, Opposition to lifting the truck size and weight limitations in New England through appropriations riders in the above mentioned appropriations acts, and similar TSW provisions in appropriations vehicles proposed for the 112th Congress in advance of the 3/4/2011 expiration of the 4th CR.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300325369.xml
Lobbying Issues
: Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads;Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - Solicitation and coordination of communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportunities under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; No bill number - Issues related to pending RRIF Loan Program; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for NII/TIGER applications pending from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Port of Grays Harbor, Washington, the Port of Miami, the State of North Carolina, and various local entities in Connecticut and Massachussetts; H.R. 6150 - To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes, provisions related to rail carrier liability.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S. 3793 - Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, sec. 244 - Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H..R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
No bill number - FY11 Transportation Appropriations legislation - support for appropriations requests made by local units of government for rail line relocation grant project designation requests
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300301233.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - FY11 Transportation Appropriations legislation - support for appropriations requests made by local units of government for rail line relocation grant project designation requests including requests that would involve improvements to the infrastructure of: Port of Grays Harbor/City of Hoquiam - Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad, Connecticut Department of Transportation - Connecticut Southern Railroad, Palmer (MA) Redevelopment Authority - New England Central Railroad, City of St. Albans (VT) - New England Central Railroad, Daviess Co. (Ind.) Economic Development Corp. - Indiana Southern Railroad, Greenville (SC) Area Development Corp. - Carolina Piedmont Railroad, Florida Department of Transportation - Florida East Coast Railway, Green Co. (AL) Economic Development Authority - Alabama Gulf Coast Railway; No bill number - communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportuniteis under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Approrpaitons Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; No bill number - Issues related to pending RRIF Loan Program; Advocacy in support of requests for Congressional support for NII/TIGER applications pending from the Texas Department of Transportation and the Port of Grays Harbor, Washington.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H..R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit (Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
No bill number - FY11 Transportation Appropriations legislation - support for appropriations requests made by local units of government for rail line relocation grant project designation requests including requests that would involve improvements to the infrastructure of: Port of Grays Harbor/City of Hoquiam - Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad, Connecticut Department of Transportation - Connecticut Southern Railroad,Palmer (MA) Redevelopment Authority - New England Central Railroad, City of St. Albans (VT) - New England Central Railroad, Daviess Co. (Ind.) Economic Development Corp. - Indiana Southern Railroad, Greenville (SC) Area Development Corp. - Carolina Piedmont Railroad, Florida Department of Transportation - Florida East Coast Railway, Green Co. (AL) Economic Development Authority - Alabama Gulf Coast Railway
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300269288.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad; No bill number - FY11 Transportation Appropriations legislation - support for appropriations requests made by local units of government for rail line relocation grant project designation requests including requests that would involve improvements to the infrastructure of: Port of Grays Harbor/City of Hoquiam - Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad, Connecticut Department of Transportation - Connecticut Southern Railroad, Palmer (MA) Redevelopment Authority - New England Central Railroad, City of St. Albans (VT) - New England Central Railroad, Daviess Co. (Ind.) Economic Development Corp. - Indiana Southern Railroad, Greenville (SC) Area Development Corp. - Carolina Piedmont Railroad, Florida Department of Transportation - Florida East Coast Railway, Green Co. (AL) Economic Development Authority - Alabama Gulf Coast Railway; No bill number - communications with elected and appointed officials regarding funding opportuniteis under the National Infrastructure Investments Program created in the Consolidated Approrpaitons Act of 2010 - P.L. No. 111-117; No bill number - Issues related to pending RRIF Loan Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H..R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House); H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, sec. 134 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit(Engrossed Amendment as Agreed to by Senate); H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
No bill number - FY11 Transportation Appropriations legislation - support for appropriations requests made by local units of government for rail line relocation grant project designation requests including requests that would involve improvements to the infrastructure of: Port of Grays Harbor/City of Hoquiam - Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad, Connecticut Department of Transportation - Connecticut Southern Railroad,Palmer (MA) Redevelopment Authority - New England Central Railroad, City of St. Albans (VT) - New England Central Railroad, Daviess Co. (Ind.) Economic Development Corp. - Indiana Southern Railroad, Greenville (SC) Area Development Corp. - Carolina Piedmont Railroad, Florida Department of Transportation - Florida East Coast Railway, Green Co. (AL) Economic Development Authority - Alabama Gulf Coast Railway
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300243733.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 & 2009 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program; S. 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act (and predecessor draft bills without bill number) monitoring of legislation for potential impact on short line and regional railroad operations; No bill number communications with elected officials regarding efforts to reach agreement with certain units of local government on ownership and lease transfers in lieu of abandonment involving the SJVR Railroad.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4213 Tax Extenders Act of 2009, sec. 116 Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300220721.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number Railroad Competition Act;Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300192736.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number Railroad Competition Act; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU. Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district; Discussions related to applications under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300162323.xml
Lobbying Issues
Provisions impacting short line and regional railroads contained in H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; S.146/H.R.233 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; No bill number Railroad Competition Act; Implementation of disaster assistance grants related to railroads damaged as a result of 2008 disasters (Pub. L. No. 110-329 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair); Implementation of grants related to railroad relocation administered by FRA; FRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. FRA - 2008-0061) regarding proposed regulations for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program; No bill number reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU. Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
H.R.1132/S.461 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009.
Original Filing: 300131978.xml
Lobbying Issues
FRA Administered emergency grant applications related to 2008 flood damage to railroad infrastructure. Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district. H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions; H.R.2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act (PL No. 110-432)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007; Sections of the following act related to the extension and improvement of 26 USC 45G and 38: H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008/Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-343) (EAS/ENR: Division C, 316).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008.
Original Filing: 300106358.xml
Lobbying Issues
Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district. No specific issue related advocacy positions taken in the second quarter. H.R. 6707 -- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act concerning new Surface Transportation Board authority in certain Class I/Class II and III railraod transactions; H.R.2095/S.1889 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007; Sections of the following acts related to the extension and improvement of 26 USC 45G and 38: H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008/Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-343) (EAS/ENR: Division C, 316); H.R. 7202 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 (IH: Title I, Subtitle A, 124); S. 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 (IS: Title III, 320); S. 3098 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 (PCS: Title III, 319); H.R. 3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 (IH: Title II, Subtitle B, 224; RH/EH/PCS: Title III, Subtitle B, 324 ); S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 (IS: Title II, Subtitle C, 224); S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (PCS: Title II, Subtitle C, 224); H.R. 6049 (Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (EAS: Division B, Title III, 316; IH/RH/EH/PCS: Title II, Subtitle B, 224); S. 12 HOME Act (PCS: Title I, Subtitle A, Part II, 123); H.R. 3970 Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 (IH: Title II, 2004); H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (IH/EH: Title II, Subtitle B, 224)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2008
CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC amended a lobbying report for representation of RailAmerica, Inc. in Q22008 on July 23, 2008.
Original Filing: 300083579.xml
Lobbying Issues
Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district. No specific issue related advocacy positions taken in the second quarter.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC lobbied for RailAmerica, Inc. , earning $15,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2008.
Original Filing: 300080754.xml
Lobbying Issues
Introductory meetings to familiarize Members of Congress with RailAmerica freight railroad operations in their state/district. No specific issue related advocacy positions taken in the second quarter.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC filed a lobbying registration on June 29, 2008 to represent RailAmerica, Inc., effective May 30, 2008.
Original Filing: 300060266.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Federal legislative and regulatory issues related to freight railroad operations, safety, taxation, and regulation. In the 110th Congress this includes legislation such as H.R.1584/S.881 Short Line Railroad Investment Act; H.R. 2095/S.1889 Railroad Safety Act; and H.R. 2125/S.772 Railroad Competition Act. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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