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Lobbying
Lobbying by BNSF RAILWAY CO.

Lobbying Relationship

Client

BNSF RAILWAY CO.

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Lobbying firm

K&L GATES LLP

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P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - proposed amendment to S. 576. H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act - Issues related to drones. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - issues related to drones. EPA proceeding to review the CARB's request for a waiver for its locomotive emissions rule - no specific legislation.

Duration: January 1, 2008 to present

General Issues: Railroads, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Budget/Appropriations, Trade (Domestic & Foreign), Torts, Clean Air & Water (Quality), Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection, Environmental/Superfund, Roads/Highway, Telecommunications

Spending: about $3,360,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), Energy - Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Management & Budget (OMB),, Energy - Dept of,, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC),, House of Representatives,, Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Federal Railroad Administration,, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS),, Trade & Development Agency (TDA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT),, State - Dept of (DOS),

Bills mentioned

H.R.3353: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

S.1655: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.1664: Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

S.769: Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.1763: Safe Freight Act

Sponsor: Don Young (R-Alaska)

H.R.5394: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

H.R.2577: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

S.2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

H.R.3488: Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015

Sponsor: Reid Ribble (R-Wis.)

H.R.5303: Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.2848: Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

S.1175: Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.5782: Brownfields Authorization Increase Act of 2016

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.5786: Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.1186: Move America Act of 2015

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.2844: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.636: FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016

Sponsor: Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio)

H.R.4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs,...

Sponsor: Tom Graves (R-Ga.)

S.65: Moving to Work Charter Program Act of 2015

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

H.R.8: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

S.808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.22: FAST Act

Sponsor: Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)

S.CON.RES.11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

S.2777: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.612: Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013

Sponsor: Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine)

S.638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.1462: Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.3040: Safe Freight Act

Sponsor: Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine)

H.R.4834: GROW AMERICA Act

Sponsor: Tom Petri (R-Wis.)

S.2438: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.4745: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Tom Latham (R-Iowa)

S.2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.1509: Maritime Goods Movement Act for the 21st Century

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.7: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

H.R.3409: Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012

Sponsor: Bill Johnson (R-Ohio)

S.3521: Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1813: MAP-21

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.)

H.R.2608: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

S.1596: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1363: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1473: Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.2125: Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)

S.953: Seasonal Influenza and Pandemic Preparation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

S.146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Sponsor: Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

H.R.3617: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

H.R.1789: Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Corrine Brown (D-Fla.)

H.R.1806: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

H.R.2125: Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.953: Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

S.772: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.2095: Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2008

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.1889: Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.1401: Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007

Sponsor: Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)

S.2191: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.3036: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.6707: Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.1125: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007

Sponsor: Trent Lott (R-Miss.)

H.R.2116: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

H.R.3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: John W. Olver (D-Mass.)

H.R.493: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Sponsor: Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

S.358: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

H.R.1650: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

H.R.1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

S.2360: Safe Freight Act

Sponsor: Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.)

H.R.6072: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

S.3023: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.4: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.302: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

S.1402: School Food Modernization Act

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

S.1885: AV START Act

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.6760: Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018

Sponsor: Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)

H.R.6757: Family Savings Act of 2018

Sponsor: Mike Kelly (R-Pa.)

H.R.6756: American Innovation Act of 2018

Sponsor: Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.)

H.R.6463: MARKET CHOICE Act

Sponsor: Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.)

H.R.1748: Safe Freight Act of 2019

Sponsor: Don Young (R-Alaska)

S.1979: Safe Freight Act of 2019

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

S.2302: America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

S.2652: Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2: Moving Forward Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

H.R.1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.8649: Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act

Sponsor: Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.)

S.J.RES.61: A joint resolution to provide for the resolution of issues in a railway...

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

S.576: Railway Safety Act of 2023

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.R.271: Restoring Normalcy in America Act

Sponsor: Ron Estes (R-Kansas)

H.R.3372: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data...

Sponsor: Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.)

H.R.3935: Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

S.1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

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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.

Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Steven Valentine	Counselor to Asst AG/Dep Asst AG, DOJ; GC/LD, Sen Robert Smith
Chad See	Intern/SA, Sen Murray; SA, Sen Rockefeller
Slade Gorton	U.S. Senator
Scott Aliferis	LD, Rep Upton
Dennis Potter	Staff Asst/LC, Sen Gramm
Cliff Rothenstein	Prof Staff, Sen Envir & Public Works Cmte; Dep Asst Admin, Solid Waste & Emergency Response, EPA; Office Dir, Underground Storage Tanks, EPA; Office Dir, Leg Affairs & Policy Communications, FHA (DoT)
Stephen Martinko	Staff Asst, Rep Gibbons; LA, Rep Porter; Floor Debate Coord, House Rep Conf; Dir of Floor Debate, House Rep Conf); LD/Dep CoS/CoS, Rep Shuster
Roderick Hall	Asst Administrator for Government Affairs, FAA; Deputy Chief of Staff/LA/District Outreach Director, Rep Johnson
Mary Baker	Large Case Team Coord, IRS; Motor Vehicle Industry Specialist, IRS; Technical Advisor Mgr, IRS; Mgr, Office of Tax Shelter Analysis, IRS; Tax Staff Prof/IRS Detailee to Sen Fin Comm
James Sartucci	LD, Sen Lott; Prof Staff/Coast Guard Fellow, Sen Comm on Commerce, Science & Transportation LD, Sen. Lott; Prof. Staff Mem., Senate Comm. on Commerce Coast Guard Fellow; Sen. Comm. on Commerce Commissioned Off., US Coast Guard
Nicholas Leibham	Special Assistant, Rep Ackerman
Bart Gordon	U.S. Congressman
Tricia Markwood	LA, Rep. Wolpe Legislative Asst to Rep Wolpe
Patrick Heck	Chief Tax Coun., Senate Finance Comm. Sr. Tax Policy Adv., Senator Baucus Asst. Coun., Oversight Subcomm, W&M Comm
James T. Walsh	U.S. Congressman
Laurie Purpuro	Sr Policy Advisor, DOE; Dep CoS, Senators Abraham/Saxton; LD, Rep Davis
W. Dennis Stephens	Spec Asst to Econ Dev Administrator, DOC Spec Asst Public Bdg Svce, GSA; LA, Rep Armey; LD, Rep Pombo; LD, Rep Barton; COS, Rep Stockman; LD, Rep Wicker
Scott Nelson	Sen. Byron Dorgan - Asst. Chief of Staff, Leg, Assistant, Dep. Chief of Staff; Dept. of Energy - Deputy Director of Scheduling & Advance
Stacy Ettinger	Staff Atty/Chief, AD/CVD Regulation/Assoc Ch Cnsl, DoC, Office of Genl Cnsl; Trade Cnsl detailee from DoC to JEC; Dep Staff Dir, JEC; Sr Cnsl, Sen Schumer; Sr Cnsl/Acting Dep Staff Dir/Ch Cnsl/Dem Ch Cnsl, Sen Comm Rules & Admin
Sean McGlynn	Staff Asst/Asst to Chief of Staff, Senator Mikulski
Jeffrey Denham	U.S. Congressman
Geroge Riccardo	Research Asst., House Transportation Committee; Senior Cong. Affairs Office, Office of the Secretary (DOT); Director of Govt. Affairs, Federal Railroad Administration; Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary, Department of Transportation
Scott Gelbman	Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Assistant, Senator Chuck Schumer
Thomas Fulton	Leg Correspondent, Rep. Jim McCrery; Dir of Constituent Services, Systems Admin, Rep. John Fleming; Leg Correspondent/Leg Assistant Sen. Jeff Sessions; Special Advisor to the Secretary/Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Dept. of Transportation
Bob Davis	n/a
THOMAS GLEGOLA	n/a
Michael O'Neil	n/a
Ralph Nurnberger	n/a
SOL MOSHER	n/a
Tim Peckinpaugh	n/a
Dennis Stephens	n/a
Emanuel Rouvelas	n/a
LLOYD MEEDS	n/a
Pamela Garvie	n/a
Darrell Conner	n/a
Glenn Ivey	n/a
Ellen Livingston-Behan	n/a
Michael Scanlon	n/a
THOMAS ALLISON	n/a
Jonathan Blank	n/a
Stephen Cooper	n/a
Roger Morse	n/a
Yvette Wissmann	n/a
DREW PASSMORE	n/a
Cris Arcos	n/a
Jennifer Calvert	n/a
Crystal Ellerbe	n/a
PADGET WILSON	n/a
JAMES KAPLAN	n/a
KEVIN RING	n/a
Todd Boulanger	n/a
Barry LaSala	n/a
MOLLY WALSRON	n/a
Shawn Vasell	n/a
PATRICK PIZZELLA	n/a
ELIZABETH CONNELL	n/a
David Funderburk	n/a
CARYN HOUCK	n/a
John Longstreth	n/a
SHIRLEY SMITS	n/a
MARY BETH SALOMONE	n/a
KELLY ZERZAN	n/a
Alan Slomowitz	n/a
PAUL DEGUISTI	n/a
Martin Stern	n/a
John Mashburn	n/a
William Jarrell	n/a
BENJAMIN MILDER	n/a
HEATHER PICHELMAN	n/a
G. FRANKLIN WALKER	n/a
SHARON AGRANOV	n/a
DAVID SAFAVIAN	n/a
ROLF MARSHALL	n/a
William Myhre	n/a
Cindy O'Malley	n/a
ANNE SMITH	n/a
Mark Ruge	n/a
William Shook	n/a
STACY KNOWLTON	n/a
LAURENCE LATOURETTE	n/a
AMY BERGER	n/a
JEREMY KIRKHAM	n/a
RICHARD BARNES	n/a
WERNER BRANDT	n/a
AMY CARLSON	n/a
BOYD HOLLINGSWORTH	n/a
Susan Geiger	n/a
Bruce Heiman	n/a
LISA HELPERT	n/a
JACK ABRAMOFF	n/a
ANNETTE KALICKI	n/a
W. DAVID THOMAS	n/a
DICK FORD	n/a
James Rogan	n/a
James Walsh	n/a
Judson Greif	n/a
Amy Carnevale	n/a
Barton Gordon	n/a
William Kirk	n/a
Paul Stimers	n/a
Michael Evans	n/a
Nyasha Akilah Green	n/a
John Godfrey	n/a
Cresencio Arcos	n/a
Amy Flachbart	n/a
Christopher Hopfensperger	n/a
Brody Garland	n/a
George Riccardo	n/a
Cliff Rothensteiin	n/a

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.

0th Quarter, 2006

Registration

1st Quarter, 2024

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 20. Original Filing: 301568129.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - proposed amendment to S. 576. H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act - Issues related to drones. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - issues related to drones. EPA proceeding to review the CARB's request for a waiver for its locomotive emissions rule - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15. Original Filing: 301524630.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - proposed amendment to S. 576. H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act - Issues related to drones. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - issues related to drones.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2023. Original Filing: 301507447.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - no specific legislation. H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act - Issues related to drones. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - issues related to drones.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301487513.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 118-5 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Issues related to permitting provisions. P.L. 117-58- Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions of rail interest. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - no specific legislation. H.R. 271 - The Ship it Act - provisions related to increase in truck weights. H.R. 3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes - provisions related to increase in truck weights.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2023. Original Filing: 301452928.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 117-58 - Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - (provisions of rail interest). P.L. 117-216 - Implementation of resolution of unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees - all provisions. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. S. 576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - all provisions. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Administration's response to Norfolk Southern's East Palistine derailment - no specific legislation. Issues related to the FRA's rejection of BNSF's ATI waiver expansion request - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2023. Original Filing: 301430442.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 117-58 - Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - (provisions of rail interest). H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169) - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - issues related to permitting Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. H.R. 8649 - Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act - entire bill. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to Administration nominations - no specific legislation. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation. S. J. Res. 61 - A joint resolution to provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes - entire bill. Public Law 117-216 - Requires certain railroads and labor unions to accept tentative agreements and side agreements dealing with wages and benefits.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2022. Original Filing: 301404767.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2022. Original Filing: 301386665.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 117-58 - Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - (provisions of rail interest). The Administration's American Jobs Plan and H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act (provisions of rail interest) Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB regulations and cases - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to Administration nominations - no specific legislation. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to mask mandates for all employees - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2022. Original Filing: 301357508.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 117-58 - Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - (provisions of rail interest). The Administration's American Jobs Plan and H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act (provisions of rail interest) Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB regulations and cases - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to Administration nominations - no specific legislation. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to vaccination mandates for all employees - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation.

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301334325.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - (provisions of rail interest). The Administration's American Jobs Plan and H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act (provisions of rail interest) Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization (provisions of rail interest) -no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change and nationwide permits - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB regulations and cases - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to Administration nominations - no specific legislation. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to vaccination mandates for all employees - no specific legislation. Issues related to supply chain delays, shortages, and costs - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2021. Original Filing: 301300378.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - (provisions of rail interests). H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act (provisions of rail interest). The Administration's American Jobs Plan and H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act (provisions of rail interest) Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization (provisions of rail interest) -no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change - no specific legislation. Issues related to two-person rail crews - no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA, and CRISI grants - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB regulations and cases - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to Administration nominations - no specific legislation. Issues related to mask mandate for essential rail employees - no specific legislation. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation. Issues related to vaccination mandates for all employees - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2021. Original Filing: 301278775.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act (provisions of rail interest). The Administration's American Jobs Plan (provisions of rail interest) -no specific legislation. Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization (provisions of rail interest) -no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change -no specific legislation. Issues related to two-person rail crews -no specific legislation. Issues related to DOT INFRA grants -no specific legislation. Issues related to STB regulations and cases -no specific legislation. Issues related to trade -no specific legislation. Issues related to Administration nominations -no specific legislation. Issues related to mask mandate for essential rail employees - no specific legislation. The Administration's Executive Order on competition (provisions related to rail interests) - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2021. Original Filing: 301255508.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301238296.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Implementation of H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136) - CARES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. H.R. 2 - Invest in America Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Issues related to guidance on critical infrastructure workers continuing or returning to work - no specific legislation. H.R. 133 (P.L. 260) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - additional coronaviris response and relief for railroad employee unemployment assistance and liability protection.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020. Original Filing: 301216419.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Implementation of H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136) - CARES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. H.R. 2 - Invest in America Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Issues related to guidance on critical infrastructure workers continuing or returning to work - no specific legislation. Issues related to provisions on liability protection - no specific legislation. Issues related to railroad employee unemployment assistance - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2020. Original Filing: 301193014.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to coal export facilities - no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to testing and monitoring of critical infrastructure workers for COVID-19 - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Implementation of H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136) - CARES Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. H.R. 2 - Invest in America Act - provisions of interest to the rail industry. Issues related to guidance on critical infrastructure workers continuing or returning to work - no specific legislation. Issues related to provisions on liability protection - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 16, 2020. Original Filing: 301168337.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues and pay for's - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization - no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to coal export facilities - no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to testing and monitoring of critical infrastructure workers for COVID-19 - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill. H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act - provisions on railroad workers getting unemployment insurance.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2020. Original Filing: 301107978.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization -no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to coal export facilities and rail bridge projects - no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest. S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act - entire bill.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2019. Original Filing: 301070777.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1748/S. 1979 - The Safe Freight Act of 2019 - Entire bill. Issues related to infrastructure including truck size and weight issues - no specific House legislation. Issues related to the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act" reauthorization -no specific legislation (provisions of rail interest). Issues related to coal export facilities and rail bridge projects - no specific legislation. Issues related to climate change legislation - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB rate regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to trade - no specific legislation. Issues related to response to midwest floods - no specific legislation. S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - provisions of rail interest.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301052701.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2019. Original Filing: 301030379.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301015041.xml

Lobbying Issues

EPA CAFE Standards - no specific legislation. H.R. 4, H.R. 302, S. 1402 - FAA reauthorization - drone provisions and AV amendment. EPA Affordable Clean Energy Proposal - no specific legislation. S. 1885 - AV START Act - entire bill. H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants, TIGER grants. Rep. Schuster's infrastructure investment proposal - funding and permit reviews President's infrastructure investment proposal - funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664 - Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act - funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform - impact on railroad and environmental regulations - no specific legislation. NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads - no specific legislation. China tariffs and regulations - impact on rail shipments - no specific legislation. Steel and aluminum tariffs - impact on railroads - no specific legislation. Issues related to STB nominations - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300991747.xml

Lobbying Issues

EPA CAFE Standards - no specific legislation. H.R. 4, H.R. 302, S. 1402 - FAA reauthorization - drone provisions and AV amendment. Crude by rail safety - no specific legislation. S. 1885 - AV START Act - entire bill. H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants, TIGER grants. Rep. Schuster's infrastructure investment proposal - funding and permit reviews President's infrastructure investment proposal - funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664 - Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act - funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform - impact on railroad and environmental regulations - no specific legislation. NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Superfund program - no specific legislation. China tariffs and regulations - impact on rail shipments - no specific legislation. Steel and aluminum tariffs - impact on railroads - no specific legislation.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300972224.xml

Lobbying Issues

NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations - no specific legislation. Crude by rail safety - no specific legislation. USACE permitting: section 214 permitting process; section 401 and 404 environmental review process. H.R. 6072 & S. 3023 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Millennium Export Terminal Project and TIGER. President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad and environmental regulations - no specific legislation. NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Superfund program - no specific legislation. S. 2360 - Safe Freight Act - all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300949757.xml

Lobbying Issues

NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations - no specific legislation. Crude by rail safety - no specific legislation. USACE permitting: section 214 permitting process; section 401 and 404 environmental review process. H.R. 3353 & S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 and H.R. 1625 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Millennium Export Terminal Project and TIGER. President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad and environmental regulations - no specific legislation. FRA Administrator Nomination - no specific legislation. NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Superfund program - no specific legislation. S. 2360 - Safe Freight Act - all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018. Original Filing: 300930693.xml

Lobbying Issues

NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations. Crude by rail safety. USACE permitting: section 214 permitting process; section 401 and 404 environmental review process. H.R. 3353 & S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, Millennium Export Terminal Project and Canadian proposals to block entry/exit of U.S. coal. President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad and environmental regulations (no specific bill). FRA Administrator Nomination (no legislation). NAFTA negotiations - issues related to railroads (no legislation).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2017. Original Filing: 300905047.xml

Lobbying Issues

NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations. Crude by rail safety. USACE permitting: section 216 permitting process, pipeline permitting process. President's budget proposal: impact on transportation and environmental policies. H.R. 3353 & S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Gateway Pacific Terminal Project and Canadian proposals to block entry/exit of U.S. coal (no specific legislation). President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad regulations (no specific bill). FRA Administrator Nomination (no legislation).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300891210.xml

Lobbying Issues

NEPA greenhouse gas guidance and regulations. Crude by rail safety. USACE permitting: section 216 permitting process, pipeline permitting process. President's budget proposal: impact on transportation and environmental policies. Yet to be introduced FY2018 THUD Appropriations: truck size and weight amendments. P.L. 114-14, implementation of FAST Act: PTC extension, truck size and weight, FASTLANE grants. Coal exports: Gateway Pacific Terminal Project and Canadian proposals to block entry/exit of U.S. coal (no specific legislation). President's infrastructure investment proposal: funding, permit reviews. H.R. 1664, "Investing in America: A Penny for Progress Act:" funding and permit reviews. Regulatory reform: impact on railroad regulations (no specific bill).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300876834.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 24, 2017. Original Filing: 300858796.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process (no specific bill). Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). P.L. 114-190, Implementation of legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill). S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5782, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. STB regulations on reciprocal switching (no specific bill).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300839395.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process. Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2844, THUD: truck size and weight amendments; HHS amendments. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). H.R. 636, H.R. 4441 and S. 2658, legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill). S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5782, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. STB regulations on reciprocal switching (no specific bill).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300821216.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process and flood assistance. Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2844, THUD: truck size and weight amendments; HHS amendments. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). Proposed Canadian Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger (no specific bill). H.R. 636, H.R. 4441 and S. 2658, legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300803547.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process. Railroad service (no specific bill). House THUD: Crew size. Senate THUD: truck size and weight amendments. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). Proposed Canadian Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger (no specific bill). H.R. 4441 and S. 2658, legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. Legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2016. Original Filing: 300772976.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 114-110, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, entire bill. S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 65, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, and truck size and weight amendments. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process. Railroad service (no specific bill). H.R. 2577, THUD: PTC and crew size, and crude by rail amendments. Senate THUD: truck size and weight amendments. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). H.R. 8, The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: coal export and rail safety amendments. P.L. 114-73, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). Proposed Canadian Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger (no specific bill).

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300763573.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, entire bill. S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 65, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). H.R. 22, DRIVE Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extensions, and truck size and weight amendments. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. DoT Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution: tank car amendments. Railroad service (no specific bill). West Coast port disruptions (no specific bill). DoE's QER Report on Transportation Infrastructure: rail sections. H.R. 2577, THUD: PTC and crew size, and crude by rail amendments. Senate THUD: truck size and weight. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). Technology transforming rail transportation (no specific bill). PTC extension legislation (no specific bill).

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Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300744272.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, entire bill. S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 65, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). Legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions (no specific bill). H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. DoT Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process. S. Con. Res. 11, Senate budget resolution: tank car amendments. Railroad service (no specific bill). West Coast port disruptions (no specific bill). DoE's QER Report on Transportation Infrastructure: rail sections. H.R. 2577, THUD: PTC and crew size, and crude by rail amendments. Senate THUD: truck size and weight.

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300721975.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, entire bill. S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 65, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). Legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions (no specific bill). Crew consist legislation(no specific bill). DoT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process. Senate budget resolution: tank car amendments. Railroad service (no specific bill). West Coast port disruptions (no specific bill).

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2015. Original Filing: 300696741.xml

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S. 2777, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014, entire bill. H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions. P.L. 113-164, Continuing Resolution: rail safety and truck size and weight provisions. BNSF-SMART crew consist agreement (no specific bill). DoT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: the Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains. USACE permitting process.

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2014. Original Filing: 300676480.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300665452.xml

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H.R. 612, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013, all provisions. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). FCC review of PTC-related structures. NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. [CONT. NEXT PAGE]S. 638, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 (entire bill). Possible legislation and regulations dealing with the rail carriage of oil. S. 1462, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (entire bill). H.R. 3040, Safe Freight Act (entire bill). DoT's notice of funding availability for Tiger grants. H.R. 4834, To authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes: rail provisions. S. 2438, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: rail safety, first responder, truck size and weight provisions. H.R. 4745, Transportation-HUD FY2015 Appropriations: truck size and weight provisions.

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300646138.xml

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300624646.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013. Original Filing: 300604255.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300584529.xml

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300564294.xml

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300540329.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2012. Original Filing: 300520284.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011, all provisions. S. 158, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011, all provisions. H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012, provision to increase the size and weight of trucks. S. 1813, MAP-21, amendments to increase the size and weight of trucks to change the rail antitrust law...[CONT. NEXT PAGE]and delay implementation of the positive train control mandate. The Surface Transportation Board's review of the accounting treatment of Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of BNSF. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project (no specific bill). U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General's report on the Postal Service's use of intermodal service to transport mail. South Coast Air Quality Management's proposed idling regulations. H.R. 3409, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act: amendment to require study of fugitive coal dust from transport.

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300487519.xml

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300463284.xml

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300445594.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300420300.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300404346.xml

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1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300376051.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300347285.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300318030.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300293357.xml

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300270101.xml

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4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300244550.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009. Original Filing: 300213926.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300187888.xml

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1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300161156.xml

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4th Quarter, 2008

Amendment

K&L GATES LLP amended a lobbying report for representation of BNSF RAILWAY CO. in Q42008 on July 9, 2010. Original Filing: 300283521.xml

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HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGEHR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill. Monitored possible legislation on regulations on port and bridge development.

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4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2009. Original Filing: 300127359.xml

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, K&L GATES LLP lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008. Original Filing: 300104231.xml

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HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGEHR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. S 3036, Boxer Climate Change Act; monitored for provisions affecting the rail industry and its customers. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report; monitored for provisions on the rail industry. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act. HR 6707, Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act; lobbied against bill.

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART PRESTON GATES ELLIS LLP (K&L GATES) lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $70,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300081173.xml

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HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGEHR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Wartner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report. Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, and for amendment to provide flood assistance. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, lobbied against amendment to add provisions of S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART PRESTON GATES ELLIS LLP (K&L GATES) lobbied for BNSF RAILWAY CO., earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2008. Original Filing: 300042233.xml

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HR 2125 and S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, lobbied against bill. Monitored plans for high-level waste to Yucca Mountain repository. Monitored trade developments. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR 1650 and S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; lobbied against bill. HR 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, and S 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; hours of service, funding and other incentives for train control technology, and other provisions. PL 110-53, Improving America's Security Act of 2007; funding incentives for train control technology. HR 1401, Rail and Public transportation security Act of 2007; federal rail safety preemption, employee background checks, and funding incentives for train control technology. PL 110-140, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act; amendment requiring study of adequacy of transportation of domestically produced renewable fuel. HR 493 and S 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007. PL 110-53, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007. S 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Change Act. Grant funding for technical assistance on the East Africa Community Central Development Corridor rail project. National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report.

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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