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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons.
Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.
Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.
RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).
RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

Duration: January 1, 2008 to present

General Issues: Transportation, Railroads, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Retirement, Unemployment, Budget/Appropriations, Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines, Health Issues, Trade (Domestic & Foreign), Government Issues, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Homeland Security

Spending: about $11,451,443 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Railroad Retirement Board, AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Natl Mediation Board

Bills mentioned

S.1451: RAILS Act

Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)

H.R.3354: Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce,...

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

H.R.173: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017

Sponsor: Mike Kelly (R-Pa.)

H.R.2997: 21st Century AIRR Act

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.785: National Right-to-Work Act

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

H.R.3651: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.749: Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.22: FAST Act

Sponsor: Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)

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

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

H.RES.287: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2577) making...

Sponsor: Pete Sessions (R-Texas)

S.2129: An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and...

Sponsor: Thad Cochran (R-Miss.)

H.R.719: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: John Katko (R-N.Y.)

H.CON.RES.79: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections...

Sponsor: Martha Roby (R-Ala.)

H.RES.434: Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to...

Sponsor: John Katko (R-N.Y.)

H.RES.448: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res....

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

H.R.1628: American Health Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.2042: WAGE Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.3514: WAGE Act

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5090: To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the...

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

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

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.3590: Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act

Sponsor: Martha McSally (R-Ariz.)

S.1631: Keep Our Pension Promises Act

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

H.R.2844: Keep Our Pension Promises Act

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

S.1626: Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act

Sponsor: Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

H.R.2410: GROW AMERICA Act

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

H.R.1314: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Sponsor: Pat Meehan (R-Pa.)

H.R.1461: DRIVE Act of 2015

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)

H.R.1551: Highway Restoration Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mark Sanford (R-S.C.)

H.R.1711: Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mark Meadows (R-N.C.)

S.650: Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

S.4: Rebuild America Act

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.204: National Right-to-Work Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

H.RES.15: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the...

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.152: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscalyear ending September...

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.946: National Right-to-Work Act

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

H.R.949: Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013

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

H.R.1120: Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act

Sponsor: Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)

H.R.3: Northern Route Approval Act

Sponsor: Lee Terry (R-Neb.)

H.R.1539: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

H.J.RES.59: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.2397: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: C. W. Bill Young (R-Fla.)

H.R.2610: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Tom Latham (R-Iowa)

H.J.RES.124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.5449: Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.2737: Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.R.2728: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act

Sponsor: Bill Flores (R-Texas)

H.R.2909: United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013

Sponsor: Timothy H. Bishop (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1406: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013

Sponsor: Martha Roby (R-Ala.)

S.1749: Military Installations Enhancement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

S.1243: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

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

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.RES.28: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the...

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.304: To amend the limitation on liability for certain passenger rail...

Sponsor: Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.)

H.R.548: Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.)

H.R.613: Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it in...

Sponsor: John Garamendi (D-Calif.)

H.R.910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

H.R.1122: Freight FOCUS Act of 2011

Sponsor: Laura Richardson (D-Calif.)

S.1: American Competitiveness Act

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

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.)

S.162: Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.504: National Right-to-Work Act

Sponsor: Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

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

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1504: Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.)

H.R.2350: Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act

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

S.326: Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011

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

S.699: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments...

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

S.1300: Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act

Sponsor: Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.)

H.R.2587: Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

S.1549: American Jobs Act of 2011

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.1769: Rebuild America Jobs Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.3094: Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

H.R.3362: Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act

Sponsor: Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio)

H.R.3538: To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to...

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

H.R.4276: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

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

H.R.4272: Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4348: MAP-21

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

H.R.55: Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

H.R.1213: To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection...

Sponsor: Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act

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

H.R.1900: Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.3533: Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011

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

S.1831: Access to Capital for Job Creators Act

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

S.1813: MAP-21

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.5972: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Tom Latham (R-Iowa)

H.R.28: Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.)

H.R.2354: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.)

H.R.150: Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act

Sponsor: Ron Paul (R-Texas)

H.R.539: Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

S.1378: Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act

Sponsor: Ben Nelson (D-Neb.)

H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

S.146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.23: Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bob Filner (D-Calif.)

H.R.24: To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy...

Sponsor: Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.)

H.R.243: Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009

Sponsor: Gene Green (D-Texas)

H.R.25: Fair Tax Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Linder (R-Ga.)

H.R.27: Medicare Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

H.R.40: Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.23: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend...

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.65: Military Success in Iraq Commemoration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.69: No One Strike Eviction Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

S.461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify...

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

H.R.113: To provide for audits of programs, projects, and activities funded...

Sponsor: Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.)

S.560: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.140: To withhold certain highway funds if a State does not comply with...

Sponsor: Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.)

H.R.178: To authorize the appropriation of funds to be used to recruit, hire, and...

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

H.RES.976: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R....

Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)

H.R.3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.1796: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.3404: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.3677: Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009

Sponsor: Kay Granger (R-Texas)

H.R.3789: Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act

Sponsor: John Fleming (R-La.)

S.1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3015: Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009

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

S.3047: Tax Code Termination Act

Sponsor: Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)

S.1134: Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.3505: American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act

Sponsor: Gary G. Miller (R-Calif.)

H.R.5377: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long...

Sponsor: Pete Sessions (R-Texas)

H.R.4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.74: Financial Oversight Commission Act of 2009

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.779: Tax Free Tips Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ron Paul (R-Texas)

H.R.85: Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ginny Brown-Waite (R-Fla.)

S.418: Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.100: Commonsense Auto Recovery Act of 2009

Sponsor: David Dreier (R-Calif.)

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

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

H.R.4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Sponsor: John M. Spratt Jr. (D-S.C.)

S.CON.RES.13: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

S.2768: National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.16: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the...

Sponsor: Brian Baird (D-Wash.)

S.26: Working Family Child Assistance Act

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

S.2926: Economic Fairness for Seniors Act

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

H.R.10:

Sponsor: Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

H.R.105: Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.11: To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age...

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.18: No Entry for Supporters of the Iranian Regime Act of 2010

Sponsor: Scott Brown (R-Mass.)

S.136: National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion of 2007

Sponsor: Wayne A. Allard (R-Colo.)

S.294: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

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

S.376: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.772: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

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

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

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

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

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

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

S.881: Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

H.R.1584: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the...

Sponsor: Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.)

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.)

S.1438: Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

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

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

H.R.2701: Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007

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

S.1889: Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007

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

H.R.3761: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

H.R.5644: To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail...

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

H.R.6003: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

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

H.R.6004: Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century

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

H.R.6052: Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008

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

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

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

H.R.6973: Rail Collision Prevention Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

S.3700: High-Speed Rail for America Act of 2008

Sponsor: John Kerry (D-Mass.)

H.R.2881: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007

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

H.R.5102: Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

H.R.800: Employee Free Choice Act of 2007

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.104: A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to establish...

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

S.1723: Improving Government Accountability Act

Sponsor: Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

S.1766: Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

S.1974: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.3361: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.3: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.697: National Right-to-Work Act

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)

S.1301: National Right-to-Work Act

Sponsor: Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

H.R.626: Railroad Retirement Fairness Act

Sponsor: Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

H.R.1704: For the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky.

Sponsor: Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

H.R.154: Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007

Sponsor: Gene Green (D-Texas)

H.R.1: Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

Sponsor: Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)

S.4: Improving America's Security Act of 2007

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.763: Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.1041: Employee Free Choice Act of 2007

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1631: To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to...

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5483: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at...

Sponsor: Thomas M. Davis (R-Va.)

H.R.2738: Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007

Sponsor: Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.)

H.R.2754: Sunshine in Monetary Policy Act

Sponsor: Ron Paul (R-Texas)

H.R.5576: Veteran Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2008

Sponsor: Steve Buyer (R-Ind.)

S.3708: Health Professions and Primary Care Reinvestment Act

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

S.1516: Rural Colorado Water Infrastructure Act

Sponsor: Wayne A. Allard (R-Colo.)

H.R.1630: Head Start Accountability Act of 2007

Sponsor: Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.)

H.R.5074: To extend the suspension of duty on Desmodur RF-E.

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

H.R.3679: State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.4394: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixed isomers of...

Sponsor: Dan Burton (R-Ind.)

H.R.3851: Non-Citizen Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

H.R.1713: Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2007

Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

H.R.3567: Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jason Altmire (D-Pa.)

H.R.4214: Community and Healthcare-Associated Infections Reduction Act of 2007

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

H.R.3148: Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017

Sponsor: Rick Nolan (D-Minn.)

H.R.1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

H.R.4: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.2848: Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act

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

H.R.824: Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2019

Sponsor: Donald W. Norcross (D-N.J.)

H.R.3148: STOP Act of 2019

Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio)

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

H.R.2: Moving Forward Act

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

S.4860: REEF Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

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

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

S.545: Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.842: Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2900: REEF Act

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

H.R.3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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

H.CON.RES.119: Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.

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

H.R.2785: REEF Act

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

S.1274: REEF Act

Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)

S.576: Railway Safety Act of 2023

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

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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?
Ronald Kloos Mr	National Vice President & Legislative Director
Mark Taylor Mr	Assistant National Legislative Director
Mark Taylor	Assistant National Legislative Director Asst. National Legislative Director
Ron Kloos	National Vice President & Legislative Director
David Arouca	Legislative Representative Assistant National Legislative Director Asst. National Legislative Director
Ronald Kloos	National Vice President & Legislative Director
William DeCarlo	National Vice President & Legislative Director (as of 1/1/20) National Vice President & National Legislative Director National Vice President/National Legislative Director
Connor Vargo	Legislative Representative
William Kelaher Mr	n/a
Kelaher William Mr	n/a
Robert Davis Mr	n/a
Anthony Padilla Mr	n/a
Ron Kloos Mr	n/a
Charles Trainer Mr	n/a
Thomas Dwyer Mr	n/a
Trainer Charles Mr	n/a
Davis Robert Mr	n/a
Thomas Dwyer Me	n/a
Anthony Padila Mr	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.

4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 30. Original Filing: 301542404.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

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3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 30, 2023. Original Filing: 301518001.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

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2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Aug. 11, 2023. Original Filing: 301494892.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Paid Sick Leave - TCU communicated with Congress, the USDOL and USDOT with regards to ongoing efforts to attain sick leave agreements for our members who work at Class 1 railroads.

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1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 16, 2023. Original Filing: 301471043.xml

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4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Feb. 6, 2023. Original Filing: 301445917.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above).

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S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

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3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Nov. 3, 2022. Original Filing: 301422043.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers.

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S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

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2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Aug. 3, 2022. Original Filing: 301398087.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations between rail labor organizations and the freight railroad carriers.

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S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, the White House, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 5, 2022. Original Filing: 301374170.xml

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S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2022. Original Filing: 301339191.xml

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H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic.

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S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Nov. 17, 2021. Original Filing: 301318125.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 27, 2021. Original Filing: 301293048.xml

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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic.

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1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on May 28, 2021. Original Filing: 301271845.xml

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H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. S.545 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with both Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic.

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S.545 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

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4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 26, 2021. Original Filing: 301246765.xml

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Freight Transportation Policy - We routinely communicate with Congress and the Administration regarding various freight rail issues, including Class 1 freight railroads' operating model commonly referred to as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). As an organization representing frontline railroad workers, we oppose many of the negative effects PSR has had on safety - both for our members and the communities railroads travel through. We also communicate on the negative impact PSR is having on freight commerce as a whole, as it limits access to freight rail transportation for many customers. Truck size and weight - TCU opposes any efforts to raise the weight limits for truck sizes and weights on our nation's interstate highways. We routinely communicate this opposition to Congress and the Administration. Amtrak and Transit relief funding - TCU communicated with Congress and Amtrak heavily on the need for further relief funding for Amtrak and Transit agencies, as a result of pandemic-related decline in ridership and revenues. TCU has specifically asked for assistance that would benefit employees by protecting against furloughs. H.R. 3148, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of this legislation which would bring Yardmasters under DOT Hours-of-Service regulations. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.

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COVID Relief - TCU communicated with Congress on the need for additional relief for unemployed workers, specifically the expansion and extension of Unemployment Insurance (including Railroad Unemployment Insurance), and the ongoing failure of States' unemployment agencies to adequately service their constituents in a timely manner. COVID Emergency Protections - TCU communicated with Congress and the Administration on the need to promulgate emergency temporary standards and regulations for employers with regards to how they must protect their employees. Freight Transportation Policy - We routinely communicate with Congress and the Administration regarding various freight rail issues, including Class 1 freight railroads' operating model commonly referred to as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). As an organization representing frontline railroad workers, we oppose many of the negative effects PSR has had on safety - both for our members and the communities railroads travel through. We also communicate on the negative impact PSR is having on freight commerce as a whole, as it limits access to freight rail transportation for many customers. Amtrak and Transit relief funding - TCU communicated with Congress heavily on the need for further relief funding for Amtrak and Transit agencies, as a result of pandemic-related decline in ridership and revenues. TCU has specifically asked for assistance that would benefit employees.

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3rd Quarter, 2020

Registration

3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020. Original Filing: 301215299.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

Freight Transportation Policy - We routinely communicate with Congress and the Administration regarding various freight rail issues, including Class 1 freight railroads' operating model commonly referred to as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). As an organization representing frontline railroad workers, we oppose many of the negative effects PSR has had on safety - both for our members and the communities railroads travel through. We also communicate on the negative impact PSR is having on freight commerce as a whole, as it limits access to freight rail transportation for many customers. Truck size and weight - TCU opposes any efforts to raise the weight limits for truck sizes and weights on our nation's interstate highways. We routinely communicate this opposition to Congress and the Administration. Amtrak and Transit relief funding - TCU communicated with Congress and Amtrak heavily on the need for further relief funding for Amtrak and Transit agencies, as a result of pandemic-related decline in ridership and revenues. TCU has specifically asked for assistance that would benefit employees. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization portion of HR 2 with regards to the sections related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, Amtrak onboard services, and a proposed study of "Precision Scheduled Railroading." H.R. 3148, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of this legislation which would bring Yardmasters under DOT Hours-of-Service regulations. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.

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Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) - TCU communicated to Congress the need to treat Railroad Unemployment Insurance fairly by removing it from the list of federal programs subject to sequestration. RUI is the only unemployment insurance program in the country subject to sequestration, and with Unemployment programs being relied upon more heavily during the COVID crisis it should be a priority for Congress to ensure railroaders are receiving 100% of their owed benefit. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.

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2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) lobbied for TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM. The report was filed on July 27, 2020. Original Filing: 301203938.xml

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2021 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance funding for Amtrak, and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Act subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Reauthorization portion of H.R. 2, including issues related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, onboard services, as well as a mandated study of Precision Scheduled Railroading. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of the HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2021 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes (like Food & Beverage changes) at Amtrak. COVID Response Package - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding emergency operating assistance for Amtrak, as well as transit agencies that employ our members at commuter railroads. Specifically, TCU supported efforts to increase operating assistance for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) as well as other commuter railroads affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) lobbied for TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM. The report was filed on April 27, 2020. Original Filing: 301181252.xml

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance package for Amtrak and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes (like Food & Beverage changes) at Amtrak. HR 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding emergency operating assistance for Amtrak, as well as transit agencies that employ our members at commuter railroads. Specifically, TCU supported efforts to increase operating assistance for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) as well as other commuter railroads affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) lobbied for TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2020. Original Filing: 301121200.xml

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) lobbied for TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM. The report was filed on Oct. 23, 2019. Original Filing: 301079898.xml

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

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1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2019 & FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes at Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation that would strengthen protections for passenger rail employees. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model: Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact safety in the railroad industry.

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4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff, in particular with regards to LHHS funding bills in Congress. Amtrak Operations - TCU communicated with various House and Senate offices regarding operational and service change issues on Amtrak, and their impact on Amtrak's workforce. These issue areas include: food and beverage service, ticket clerk positions at stations across the country, service changes on long-distance routes, call center worker issues, and maintenance and servicing of rolling stock. Appropriations - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

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3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff, in particular with regards to LHHS funding bills in Congress. Amtrak Operations - TCU communicated with various House and Senate offices regarding operational and service change issues on Amtrak, and their impact on Amtrak's workforce. These issue areas include: food and beverage service, ticket clerk positions at stations across the country, service changes on long-distance routes, call center worker, and maintenance and servicing of rolling stock. Appropriations - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

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H.R.785 - National Right-to-Work Act - TCU routinely meets with House and Senate offices to discuss our opposition to national right-to-work legislation. Workplace Drug Testing - TCU met with Senate staff to discuss our concerns with the "Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act" (S. 2848). TCU is not opposed to opioid testing but rather we argue that if certain workers are to be included in random drug testing that they should also be deemed safety sensitive and therefore subject to Hours-of-Service regulations. Union Elections - TCU lobbied in solidarity with our merged affiliate union, the IAMAW, in support of a letter to both Boeing and the IAMAW to sit down and negotiate a new contract in the wake of a representation election by Boeing Flight Technicians.

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2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff, in particular with regards to LHHS funding bills in Congress. Amtrak Operations - TCU communicated with various House and Senate offices regarding operational and service change issues on Amtrak, and their impact on Amtrak's workforce. These issue areas include: food and beverage service, ticket clerk positions at stations across the country, service changes on long-distance routes, and maintenance and servicing of rolling stock. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

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1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House and Senate staff. RAILS Act (S. 1451) and Safety Regulation - TCU met with staff in both the House and Senate to discuss current and future railroad safety regulations, as well as the regulatory process and any reforms that may or may not be appropriate. TCU was consulted by Senate Commerce staff on their draft RAILS Act that would make a number of changes to the rail safety regulatory process. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU routinely lobbies for increased funding for Amtrak which we believe to be severely underfunded. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. 13(c) labor protections - TCU met with House staff to discuss whether and if Amtrak is exempt from 13(c) labor protections when they are the contractor of an FTA grant recipient. H.R.3148 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 - TCU lobbied various House offices on this legislation. TCU represents many yardmasters at various railroads, and this legislation is meant to bring them under Hours-of-Service regulations. This move is necessary as the work has become increasingly safety-sensitive, with yardmasters now being responsible for remotely overseeing the operations of numerous yards.

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4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Board's operations, the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding and RUIA - TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems, as well as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Trust being subject to sequestration. We also discussed these issues with various House staff. RAILS Act (S. 1451) and Safety Regulation - TCU met with staff in both the House and Senate to discuss current and future railroad safety regulations, as well as the regulatory process and any reforms that may or may not be appropriate. TCU was consulted by Senate Commerce staff on their draft RAILS Act that would make a number of changes to the rail safety regulatory process. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. 13(c) labor protections - TCU met with House staff to discuss whether and if Amtrak is exempt from 13(c) labor protections when they are the contractor of an FTA grant recipient.

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

Lobbying Issues

Railroad Retirement Board - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss the trust's status, occupational disability benefits, and potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the Board specifically to discuss their ongoing funding issues and inability to modernize their systems. RAILS Act (S. 1451) and Safety Regulation - TCU met with staff in both the House and Senate to discuss current and future railroad safety regulations, as well as the regulatory process and any reforms that may or may not be appropriate. TCU was consulted by Senate Commerce staff on their draft RAILS Act that would make a number of changes to the rail safety regulatory process. H.R.3354 (Appropriations bill) - Amtrak Funding - TCU met with House and Senate staff, as well as Amtrak itself, to discuss the long-distance service on Amtrak. TCU also met with House staff to discuss our opposition to Rep. Brooks amendment to defund Amtrak. Passenger Rail Assault - TCU communicated with Senate staff on potential legislation regarding assaults on Amtrak on-board service workers. 13(c) labor protections - TCU met with House staff to discuss whether and if Amtrak is exempt from 13(c) labor protections when they are the contractor of an FTA grant recipient.

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2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

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1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

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2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

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1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

Lobbying Issues

Increased funding for Amtrak - TCU is the largest union on Amtrak and it's important that the railroad is properly funded to meet the needs of its employees and riders. TCU continues to push for greater investment in Amtrak, both in capital and operating funds, to ensure our nation has a vibrant, functioning railroad for the future. Opposing Rail Mergers - TCU lobbied House and Senate offices to oppose the merger of Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. A merger would have created major job losses and possibly triggered subsequent mergers as well. TCU also wrote letters of opposition to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) stating our opposition to the merger, as well as the proposed voting trust from Canadian Pacific. New Jersey Transit - TCU lobbied both the House and Senate to help support workers at New Jersey Transit that were being stonewalled by management. Railroad Retirement Board - TCU meets periodically with Railroad Retirement Board to discuss the program's status as well occupational disability benefits.

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Increased funding for Amtrak - TCU is the largest union on Amtrak and it's important that the railroad is properly funded to meet the needs of its employees and riders. TCU continues to push for greater investment in Amtrak, both in capital and operating funds, to ensure our nation has a vibrant, functioning railroad for the future. Opposing Rail Mergers - TCU lobbied House and Senate offices to oppose the merger of Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. A merger would have created major job losses and possibly triggered subsequent mergers as well. TCU also wrote letters of opposition to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) stating our opposition to the merger, as well as the proposed voting trust from Canadian Pacific. HR 4441 (amendment), FAA Reauthorization - TCU lobbied the House and Senate in solidarity with unions representing customer service workers to try to make an assault on those workers a felony, as it is for pilots and flight attendants. The issue was attached as an amendment to the House FAA Reauthorization. New Jersey Transit - TCU lobbied both the House and Senate to help support workers at New Jersey Transit that were being stonewalled by management. HR 5090, Deny Norwegian Air International Access to the US Aviation Market - TCU lobbied in solidarity with our affiliate union, the IAMAW, to oppose allowing Norwegian Air access to our markets.

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TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) amended a lobbying report for representation of TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM in Q42015 on Feb. 9, 2016. Original Filing: 300786327.xml

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TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) amended a lobbying report for representation of TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM in Q32015 on Aug. 23, 2017. Original Filing: 300899987.xml

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H.R.3651 Latest Title: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015. Sponsor: Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] (introduced 9/30/2015) Cosponsors (134) Latest Major Action: 9/30/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It will extend the deadline for Positive Train Control installation for three years, with two one-year follow-up periods for those railroads that have not been able to finish installation due to circumstances outside of their control. It is not possible for the railroads to meet the January 1, 2016 deadline, so if Congress does not extend it all rail traffic would grind to a halt. There would be no Commuter Rail service and goods that are essential for the economy and for our daily lives would have to be diverted to congested roads or simply not delivered. This bill will avoid that catastrophe while also ensuring that railroads continue to make progress on installing this important safety equipment. H.R. 749, Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 (Introduced by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) , Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) , Rep. Jeffrey Denham (R-CA) and Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) the bill authorizes $7.2 billion in spending for Amtrak and other rail programs through 2019 and makes numerous improvements though policy changes. DRIVE Act (H.R. 22). Reauthorize highway and transit programs for six years while increasing spending for transportation. It would authorize $317 billion over six years for core highway and transit programs.

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H.R.2577 Latest Title: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Sponsor: Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] (introduced 5/27/2015) Cosponsors (None) Related Bills: H.RES.287, S.2129 Latest Major Action: 6/25/2015 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 138. House Reports: 114-129; Senate Reports: 114-75 Highlights: The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill includes both discretionary and mandatory funding. The HUD budget is primarily discretionary spending, and most of the DOT budget is mandatory spending, in the form of contract authority from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Funding from the HTF is contingent on the enactment of a new authorization bill. The bill increases overall funding for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies above FY2015 levels. Compared to FY2015 levels, the bill decreases funding for DOT and increases funding for HUD. Within the DOT budget, the bill: decreases funding for National Infrastructure Investments (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery or TIGER grants), the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Capital Investment Grants (New Starts), and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; increases funding for the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Maritime Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; and funds the Federal-Aid Highway Program from the HTF at the FY2015 level, contingent on the enactment of a new authorization bill.

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H.R.719 Latest Title: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 Sponsor: Rep Katko, John [NY-24] (introduced 2/4/2015) Cosponsors (4) Related Bills: H.CON.RES.79, H.RES.434, H.RES.448 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 114-53 [GPO: Text, PDF] Senate Reports: 114-111 This bill provides continuing FY2016 appropriations to federal agencies until December 11, 2015, or the enactment of specified appropriations legislation. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when FY2016 begins on October 1, 2015, because none of the twelve FY2016 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted. H.R.2577 Latest Title: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Sponsor: Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] (introduced 5/27/2015) Cosponsors (None) Related Bills: H.RES.287, S.2129 Latest Major Action: 6/25/2015 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 138. House Reports: 114-129; Senate Reports: 114-75 Highlights: The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill includes both discretionary and mandatory funding. The HUD budget is primarily discretionary spending, and most of the DOT budget is mandatory spending, in the form of contract authority from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Funding from the HTF is contingent on the enactment of a new authorization bill. The bill increases overall funding for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies above FY2015 levels. Compared to FY2015 levels, the bill decreases funding for DOT and increases funding for HUD. Within the DOT budget, the bill: decreases funding for National Infrastructure Investments (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery or TIGER grants), the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Capital Investment Grants (New Starts), and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; increases funding for the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Maritime Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; and funds the Federal-Aid Highway Program from the HTF at the FY2015 level, contingent on the enactment of a new authorization bill.

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TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) amended a lobbying report for representation of TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM in Q32015 on April 25, 2017. Original Filing: 300879122.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2015

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TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (fka TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL) amended a lobbying report for representation of TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM in Q22015 on July 17, 2015. Original Filing: 300738059.xml

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S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), with seven amendments. TCU supports the Bill as the largest union on Amtrak; we believe it provides Amtrak with long-term planning resources and predictability. It keeps our members on the job into the future. HR 2577, 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. Below is the list of amendments we urged House members to support or reject: Vote NO on the two amendments offered by Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5), which would eliminate Amtraks operating and capital funding. The demand for passenger rail options are surging in this country, and Amtrak has achieved record ridership in 10 of the last 11 years despite dealing with aging infrastructure and insufficient federal funding. These amendments would deal a terrible blow to the future of passenger rail in this country. Vote NO on the amendment offered by Rep. McClintock (CA-4), which would eliminate funding for the Essential Air Services (EAS) program. EAS is critical to maintaining access to air travel for rural and small communities. The elimination of this program will badly reduce travel options for millions of Americans. Vote YES on the amendment offered by Rep. Cartwright (PA-17), which would continue to allow DOT to exercise its existing authority of determining the minimum levels of insurance required of bus and truck companies. Vote NO on the two amendments offered by Rep. Sessions (TX-32). The first amendment would eliminate the Sunset Limited passenger rail route that provides service from New Orleans to Los Angeles. TCUs position was the THUD Appropriations Act should be a vehicle for investing and improving our nations transportation infrastructure. We urged members to reject those amendments that damage critical transportation initiatives, and support those that strengthen the safety and efficiency of our national transportation network. H.R.2410, Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act or the GROW AMERICA Act. Summary: Prescribes requirements for environmental reviews with respect to state and federal agency engagement, obstruction of navigation, historic sites, categorical exclusion of multimodal projects from environmental review, and creation in the Department of Transportation (DOT) of an Interagency Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Center. Directs DOT to establish a multimodal freight incentive grant program and a National Freight Infrastructure Program. Redesignates the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways as the National Highway System and the National Freight Network. Position: TCU supports this legislation because it improves the nation's infrastructure and puts people to work in good, middle class jobs across America.

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TCU opposes H.R. 1314, Trade Promotion Authority (a.k.a. Fast Track) TCU and Organized labor are united in opposition. Since the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and a series of other agreements on the same model, jobs in one industry after another-manufacturing and call center jobs, for instance-have migrated to countries where companies can get away with paying lower wages. S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act, sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), with seven amendments. TCU supports the Bill as the largest union on Amtrak; we believe it provides Amtrak with long-term planning resources and predictability. It keeps our members on the job into the future. HR 2577, 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. Below is the list of amendments we urged House members to support or reject: Vote NO on the two amendments offered by Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5), which would eliminate Amtraks operating and capital funding. The demand for passenger rail options are surging in this country, and Amtrak has achieved record ridership in 10 of the last 11 years despite dealing with aging infrastructure and insufficient federal funding. These amendments would deal a terrible blow to the future of passenger rail in this country. Vote NO on the amendment offered by Rep. McClintock (CA-4), which would eliminate funding for the Essential Air Services (EAS) program. EAS is critical to maintaining access to air travel for rural and small communities. The elimination of this program will badly reduce travel options for millions of Americans. Vote YES on the amendment offered by Rep. Cartwright (PA-17), which would continue to allow DOT to exercise its existing authority of determining the minimum levels of insurance required of bus and truck companies. Vote NO on the two amendments offered by Rep. Sessions (TX-32). The first amendment would eliminate the Sunset Limited passenger rail route that provides service from New Orleans to Los Angeles. TCUs position was the THUD Appropriations Act should be a vehicle for investing and improving our nations transportation infrastructure. We urged members to reject those amendments that damage critical transportation initiatives, and support those that strengthen the safety and efficiency of our national transportation network. H.R.2410, Generating Renewal, Opportunity, and Work with Accelerated Mobility, Efficiency, and Rebuilding of Infrastructure and Communities throughout America Act or the GROW AMERICA Act. Summary: Prescribes requirements for environmental reviews with respect to state and federal agency engagement, obstruction of navigation, historic sites, categorical exclusion of multimodal projects from environmental review, and creation in the Department of Transportation (DOT) of an Interagency Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Center. Directs DOT to establish a multimodal freight incentive grant program and a National Freight Infrastructure Program. Redesignates the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways as the National Highway System and the National Freight Network. Position: TCU supports this legislation because it improves the nation's infrastructure and puts people to work in good, middle class jobs across America.

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H.R. 749 The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 A bill which would authorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak. PRRIA brings significant and needed certainty to Amtrak and its employees for planning for the future. This bill will result in strengthening the NEC infrastructure, and provides better passenger rail service for our Nations transportation system. H.R. 1461 DRIVE Act of 2015 A bill which would defund and remove the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2015. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1551 Highway Restoration Act of 2015 A bill which would phase out the Mass Transit Account from the Highway Trust Fund by 2020. TCU is opposed to this bill. H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figured out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figure out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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H.R. 749 The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 A bill which would authorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2019 to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak. PRRIA brings significant and needed certainty to Amtrak and its employees for planning for the future. This bill will result in strengthening the NEC infrastructure, and provides better passenger rail service for our Nations transportation system. H.R. 1711 Federal Transit Modernization Act of 2015 A bill which repeals the requirement that conditions certain financial assistance for public transportation projects upon employee protective arrangements approved by the Secretary of Labor. S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act A bill to extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, and for other purposes. This legislation would extend the statutory deadline for PTC implementation by five years to Dec. 31, 2020, and provide an optional two-year extension if Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval is granted. The short lines that operate on PTC-mandated track would also receive a five-year extension. TCU supports the extension for Railroads and Commuters, so that they have time to sort out the problem areas and so that the Transit agencies have figure out a way to work it into their annual budgets.

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In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2015. Original Filing: 300698490.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. H.J.Res.124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 provides continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies until December 11, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation. TCU supports to keep American workers on the job. H.R.5449 113th Congress (2013-2014) Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. We supports HR5449 Amtrak Authorization Bill because it protects our members and keeps Amtrak operating and growing into the future.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S 2737 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014 A bill to ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports for creating good paying US jobs. H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from enforcing any federal regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing (including any component of that process), relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any state that has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for that activity. TCU supports because it prevents undue regulation on an industry that has a lot of job growth. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees. H.J.Res.124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 provides continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies until December 11, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation. TCU supports to keep American workers on the job.

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S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from enforcing any federal regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing (including any component of that process), relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any state that has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for that activity. TCU supports because it prevents undue regulation on an industry that has a lot of job growth. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees. S 2737 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014 A bill to ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports for creating good paying US jobs.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1406 Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee. TCU opposes the Bill inasmuch as it reduces employees take home pay. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees. S 2737 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014 A bill to ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports for creating good paying US jobs. H.R.5449 113th Congress (2013-2014) Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. We supports HR5449 Amtrak Authorization Bill because it protects our members and keeps Amtrak operating and growing into the future.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S.1243 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States. (Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. (Sec. 153) Makes amounts available for Amtrak for the operation of intercity passenger rail actually available for distribution only after the Secretary reviews a grant request for each specific train route accompanied by a detailed plan justifying the federal support to the Secretary's satisfaction. (Sec. 154) Revises the condition of eligibility for Amtrak receipt of grant funds to limit the prohibition against the use of certain funds for operating expenses, including a temporary transfer of such funds, to those funds provided to Amtrak for Capital and Debt Service Grants under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. TCU supports because it provides adequate funding. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.J.Res.124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 provides continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies until December 11, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation. TCU supports to keep American workers on the job. H.R.5449 113th Congress (2013-2014) Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. We supports HR5449 Amtrak Authorization Bill because it protects our members and keeps Amtrak operating and growing into the future.

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Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300683533.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S 2737 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014 A bill to ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports for creating good paying US jobs. H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from enforcing any federal regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing (including any component of that process), relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any state that has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for that activity. TCU supports because it prevents undue regulation on an industry that has a lot of job growth. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees. H.J.Res.124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 provides continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies until December 11, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation. TCU supports to keep American workers on the job.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1406 Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee. TCU opposes the Bill inasmuch as it reduces employees take home pay. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees. S 2737 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014 A bill to ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports for creating good paying US jobs. H.R.5449 113th Congress (2013-2014) Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. We supports HR5449 Amtrak Authorization Bill because it protects our members and keeps Amtrak operating and growing into the future.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S.1243 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States. (Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. (Sec. 153) Makes amounts available for Amtrak for the operation of intercity passenger rail actually available for distribution only after the Secretary reviews a grant request for each specific train route accompanied by a detailed plan justifying the federal support to the Secretary's satisfaction. (Sec. 154) Revises the condition of eligibility for Amtrak receipt of grant funds to limit the prohibition against the use of certain funds for operating expenses, including a temporary transfer of such funds, to those funds provided to Amtrak for Capital and Debt Service Grants under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. TCU supports because it provides adequate funding. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.J.Res.124 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 provides continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies until December 11, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation. TCU supports to keep American workers on the job. H.R.5449 113th Congress (2013-2014) Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014 To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes. We supports HR5449 Amtrak Authorization Bill because it protects our members and keeps Amtrak operating and growing into the future.

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Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2014. Original Filing: 300658728.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from enforcing any federal regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing (including any component of that process), relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any state that has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for that activity. TCU supports because it prevents undue regulation on an industry that has a lot of job growth. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1406 Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee. TCU opposes the Bill inasmuch as it reduces employees take home pay. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S.1243 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States. (Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. (Sec. 153) Makes amounts available for Amtrak for the operation of intercity passenger rail actually available for distribution only after the Secretary reviews a grant request for each specific train route accompanied by a detailed plan justifying the federal support to the Secretary's satisfaction. (Sec. 154) Revises the condition of eligibility for Amtrak receipt of grant funds to limit the prohibition against the use of certain funds for operating expenses, including a temporary transfer of such funds, to those funds provided to Amtrak for Capital and Debt Service Grants under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. TCU supports because it provides adequate funding. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves.

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2014. Original Filing: 300637190.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from enforcing any federal regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing (including any component of that process), relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any state that has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for that activity. TCU supports because it prevents undue regulation on an industry that has a lot of job growth. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1406 Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee. TCU opposes the Bill inasmuch as it reduces employees take home pay. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S.1243 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States. (Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. (Sec. 153) Makes amounts available for Amtrak for the operation of intercity passenger rail actually available for distribution only after the Secretary reviews a grant request for each specific train route accompanied by a detailed plan justifying the federal support to the Secretary's satisfaction. (Sec. 154) Revises the condition of eligibility for Amtrak receipt of grant funds to limit the prohibition against the use of certain funds for operating expenses, including a temporary transfer of such funds, to those funds provided to Amtrak for Capital and Debt Service Grants under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. TCU supports because it provides adequate funding. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves.

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Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2014. Original Filing: 300627087.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from enforcing any federal regulation, guidance, or permit requirement regarding hydraulic fracturing (including any component of that process), relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on or under any land in any state that has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for that activity. TCU supports because it prevents undue regulation on an industry that has a lot of job growth. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. S.204 A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.This Act may be cited as the ''National Right-to-Work Act''. TCU Opposes the Budget Instead, the plan written by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan which passed on a 221-207 party-line vote would reduce spending on the Medicaid health care plan for the poor and eliminate "Obamacare" subsidies. It exempts the Pentagon and Social Security beneficiaries from spending cuts but revives a plan to turn Medicare into a voucher-like system for beneficiaries born in 1959 or later. H.RES.15 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. TCU supports the bill to keep our country safe. H.R.933 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. TCU supports the bill to keep the government running through FY 2013. The Bill funds MAP 21 (Commuter Rail and Transit) and it restores student enrollments to the Job Corp program. H.R.946 National Right-to-Work Act Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to repeal those provisions that permit employers, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement that is a union security agreement, to require employees to join a union as a condition of employment (including provisions permitting railroad carriers to require, pursuant to such an agreement, payroll deduction of union dues or fees as a condition of employment). TCU opposes the bill as it is designed to depress workers wages and take away a basic right for workers to join a union. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1120 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act Requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease all activity that requires a quorum of Board members. Prohibits the Board from implementing, administering, or enforcing any decision, rule, vote, or other action decided, undertaken, adopted, issued, or finalized on or after January 4, 2012, that requires a quorum of the Board members. TCU opposes the bill because it gives management the upper hand at the workplace and takes workers rights away. H.R.1406 Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to authorize private employers to provide compensatory time off to private employees at a rate of 1 1/2 hours per hour of employment for which overtime compensation is required. Authorizes an employer to provide compensatory time only if it is in accordance with an applicable collective bargaining agreement or, in the absence of such an agreement, an agreement between the employer and employee. TCU opposes the Bill inasmuch as it reduces employees take home pay. H.R.3 Northern Route Approval Act Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for the pipeline described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to the Department of State for the Keystone XL pipeline, including the Nebraska reroute evaluated in the Final Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor. TCU supports the Bill as it would create badly needed jobs. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves. H.R.2909 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 Requires a business enterprise that employs 50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week, exclusive of overtime, in a call center to notify the Secretary of Labor at least 120 days before relocating such center outside of the United States. Subjects violators to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 a day. Directs the Secretary to establish, maintain, and make publicly available a list of all such employers that relocate a call center. Authorizes the Secretary to remove from the list an employer that has relocated the call center from a location outside the United States to a location inside the United States. TCU support as it prevents companies from outsourcing call centers to foreign countries and outsources jobs and employees.

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members. S.1197 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would strengthen Buy American requirements for defense procurement. H.R.2397 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 Appropriates funds for FY2014 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. We don't support as it cuts vital transportation modes and hurts the economy. It also puts our members out of work. We support the Administration's approach to funding transportation particularly Passenger Rail. H.R.2610 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States.(Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Authorizes the Secretary to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to DOT to redeem or repurchase it upon the payment to DOT of an amount the Secretary determines. (Sec. 153) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. TCU does not support because it is inadequate funding for Amtrak and other important transportation projects. S.1243 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sec. 150) Declares that funds provided in this Act for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) shall immediately cease to be available to Amtrak in the event that it contracts to have provided at or from any location outside the United States any service that was, as of July 1, 2006, performed by a full-time or part-time Amtrak employee whose base of employment is located within the United States. (Sec. 151) Authorizes the Secretary to receive cash or spare parts from non-federal sources to repair damages to or replace federally-owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third party liability for such damages. (Sec. 152) Bars the use of funds for Amtrak to pay overtime costs in excess of $35,000 for any Amtrak employee. Authorizes the president of Amtrak to waive such cap in cases where it poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the Amtrak system. (Sec. 153) Makes amounts available for Amtrak for the operation of intercity passenger rail actually available for distribution only after the Secretary reviews a grant request for each specific train route accompanied by a detailed plan justifying the federal support to the Secretary's satisfaction. (Sec. 154) Revises the condition of eligibility for Amtrak receipt of grant funds to limit the prohibition against the use of certain funds for operating expenses, including a temporary transfer of such funds, to those funds provided to Amtrak for Capital and Debt Service Grants under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. TCU supports because it provides adequate funding. S.1749 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before January 1, 2015. TCU supports where working middle class people that are hard hit by the great recession need assistance until the economy improves.

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2013. Original Filing: 300596490.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs. H.J.RES.59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Makes continuing appropriations for FY2014. TCU supports the Senate CR to keep the government running and our members working. TCU does not support the Bill inasmuch as it has no chance of passing and a government would hurt our members.

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300581581.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US. H.R.1539 Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. TCU supports this bill as it creates jobs.

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Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300554043.xml

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S.4 Rebuild America Act Create jobs and support businesses while improving the nation's global competitiveness by modernizing TCU supports the bill because it is good for working families and the future of our country. H.R.152 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 113-2 Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. TCU supports because it provides needed relief to the distressed transportation systems in the Northeast. H.R.949 Invest in American Jobs Act of Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. TCU supports the bill to create American jobs and build a better passenger rail system in the US.

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2013. Original Filing: 300530265.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H. R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. H. R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.49 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 The Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). This bill favors shippers and hurts the railroads bottom line. S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 Defunds entirely: (8) Amtrak federal subsidies; Reduces FY2011 appropriations by specified amounts for: (8) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Reduces FY2011 appropriations for: (3) the Department of Transportation (DOT). This would cut the amount Amtrak and commuter subsidies. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.1504 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 Altamont Corridor Rail Improvement Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Altamont Corridor Rail Project (California) for final design and construction of a new fixed guideway for FY2011-FY2021.Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make allocations for capital investment grants for such fiscal years for any remaining preliminary engineering and final design and construction of the Project. Improves vital rail infrastructure in California. Funds for the Army Corps of Engineers are made available by transfer from emergency funds appropriated for Department of TransportationFederal Railroad AdministrationCapital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. Rescinds unobligated balances of specified funds made available for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service. This Bill kills good paying Middle Class Railroad and construction jobs. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.699 Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to carry out a demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for the capture, injection, monitoring, and long-term geological storage of carbon dioxide from industrial sources. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide financial and technical assistance to up to 10 demonstration projects. Sets forth requirements for demonstration projects relating to site safety, environmental protection and remediation, and site closure. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. .757 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish and award competitive technology financial awards for the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources, and (2) establish the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Advisory Board to advise the Secretary in carrying out duties under this Act. Terminates the Board and all authorities under this Act on December 31, 2020. Creates greater investment in clean coal technology that protects TCU jobs tied to the transportation of coal. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S.1300 Lincoln Legacy Infrastructure Development Act. (1) the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials estimates current highway, bridge, public transit, and freight and passenger rail funding needs are approximately $225,000,000,000 to $340,000,000,000 per year through 2055, while current spending is less than $90,000,000,000 per year. SEC. 6. RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. Creates more Rail Jobs through greater investment in High-Speed Rail. H.R.2587 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to deny the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) any power to: (1) order an employer (or seek an order against an employer) to restore or reinstate any work, product, production line, or equipment; (2) rescind any relocation, transfer, subcontracting, outsourcing, or other change regarding the location, entity, or employer who shall be engaged in production or other business operations; or (3) require any employer to make an initial or additional investment at a particular plant, facility, or location. Applies the amendment made by this Act to any complaint for which a final adjudication by the NLRB has not been made by the date of enactment. NLRB is an important agency that protects workers and their families and provides fairness in the workplace. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3362 Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Savings Act. To limit the manner in which Amtrak is authorized to provide food and beverage service. (1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (6), food and beverage service may be provided on Amtrak trains only by a bidder selected by the Federal Railroad Administration under paragraph (5). The Federal Railroad Administration may consult with and obtain assistance from the General Services Administration in carrying out this subsection. TCU opposes because it hurts Amtrak's overall service and would reduce the number of food service jobs on the trains. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the directdecertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. H.R.4272 Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012. Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make capital grants to a class I, class II, or class III railroad or a state or local government for freight rail economic development projects, particularly projects to construct freight rail switches and sidings. Prescribes prevailing wage rate requirements for such projects in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. We support helps with the seamless flow of rail transportation and helps the industry grow. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. The motion was approved by a vote of 245-169. TCU supported a Yea vote. RCV #151, H.C.R. 112: The Republican Budget Resolution crafted by Rep. Ryan (R-WI) makes major cuts in vital working family programs, while cutting tax rates for the wealthy and corporations. Two of the more notable provisions include privatizing Medicare and the committee report which sought to have Railroad Retirement conform to Social Security.

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportationalternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market.S.158 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. The current board structure is sound, changes could create uncertainty in the industry. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.326 : Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011. Declares it is U.S. policy to develop a national surface transportation system that advances the national interest and defense, interstate and foreign commerce, the efficient and safe interstate mobility of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. Authorizes the Secretary to amend the goals established under this Act. Develop greater investment in freight rail to move goods with cleaner rail transport. Would help protect fossil fuels and jobs related to coal industry, important for railroad jobs. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. H.R.3094 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. Requires the NLRB, to determine a unit as appropriate for collective bargaining if it consists of employees that share a sufficient community of interest. Specifies factors the NLRB must consider when making such determinations. Anti-union and workers rights. H.R.3533 Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011. To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States, and for other purposes. TCU supports because it would create good middle-class jobs. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. H.R.4272 Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012. Freight Rail Economic Development Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make capital grants to a class I, class II, or class III railroad or a state or local government for freight rail economic development projects, particularly projects to construct freight rail switches and sidings. Prescribes prevailing wage rate requirements for such projects in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. We support helps with the seamless flow of rail transportation and helps the industry grow. S.1831 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act. Access to Capital for Job Creators Act - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from proscriptions governing interstate commerce and the mails those transactions by an issuer that do not involve a public offering, whether or not such transactions involve general solicitation or general advertising. We support as it creates jobs. S. 1813 To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Puts people to work. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs. RCV #68, SJR 36: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures. Senator Enzi (R-WY) introduced a resolution to prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing new fair union election rules; last year the NLRB implemented new election rules that limit the ability of employers to unfairly delay union elections through frivolous or duplicative litigation. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. The motion was approved by a vote of 245-169. TCU supported a Yea vote. H.R.5972 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Makes appropriations for FY2013 to: (1) the Access Board, (2) the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), (3) the Office of Inspector General for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), (4) the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), (5) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and (6) the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. TCU supports the Bill because it provides reasonable funding for Amtrak and creates jobs. RCV # 421, H.R. 5972: Representative Braun (R-GA) offered an amendment to reduce the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) budget by $5.4 million; if implemented, the reduction would not allow the FRA to hire additional safety inspectors and fully implement the risk reduction program. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 173-230. TCU strongly supported a Nay vote. RCV # 422, H.R. 5972: Representative Braun (R-GA) offered an amendment to reduce the Federal Transit Administration (FRA) budget by $1.2 million. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 188-215. TCU supported a Nay vote.

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families. H.AMDT.75 to H.R.1 Amendment sought to reduce the funding for AMTRAK Capitol by $446.9 million. Funding cuts for Amtrak would hurt unions ability to provide much needed transportation alternatives throughout the country. H.AMDT.229 (A020) Amendment sought to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union repr presentation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. Puts unions at a disadvantage to organize new members in the railroad and airlines industries. H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Work to make the nations transportation systems safer. H.R.55 Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2011. Authorizes alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for specified Metrorail new fixed guideway capital projects in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. To improve passenger transportation in the DC area. 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. Increases from $200 million to $275 million the aggregate allowable amount that can be awarded (liability cap) for a single passenger rail accident or incident that was proximately caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of a defendant (except a defendant that is governmental entity such as Amtrak). (Current law limits to $200 million the aggregate allowable award to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including claims for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident.) Raises the liability for affected families or persons who suffer a loss due to injury. H.R. 548 Restoring Democracy in the Workplace Act. Declares that a specified rule prescribed by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures shall have no force or effect. Anti-labor bill. Unfair elections. Would harm democracy in the workplace. H.R. 613 To strengthen Buy America requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, and for other purposes. Would create good middle class jobs in the USA. H.R. 1122 Freight FOCUS Act of 2011. To provide for merit-based investment in the freight transportation system of the United States to ensure economic growth, increase vitality and competitiveness in national and global markets, address goods mobility and accessibility issues, reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts of freight transportation, better public health conditions, enhance energy security, and improve the condition and connectivity of the freight transportation system, and for other purposes. Would help create jobs in the railroad industry. H.R.1213 To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal provisions appropriating funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for activities (including planning activities) related to establishing an American Health Benefit Exchange (a state health insurance exchange). Rescinds any unobligated funds made available under such provisions. Hurts individual states ability to provide affordable health care. S.1 American Competitiveness Act. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: eliminate tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship American jobs overseas; expand markets for United States exports; promote the development of new, innovative products bearing the inscription "Made in America"; modernize and improve U.S. highways, bridges, and transit systems; modernize and upgrade U.S. rail, levees, dams, and ports; place computers in classrooms; ensure that U.S. small businesses and households have access to high-speed broadband; invest in critical new infrastructure; streamline U.S. regulatory policies. Greater investment in rail structure. To improve transportation to make competitive in the world market. S.223: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. Impacts air transportation issues. S.504 National Right-to-Work Act. To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Anti-union bill. Puts unions at a disadvantage. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. HR 1900 Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011. A bill to authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, including mass transit, and for other purposes. Focuses on needed security to Freight, Passenger and Commuter Rail systems. It makes a more secure workplace for workers. S. 1549 American Jobs Act of 2011 To provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. To put middle class workers back to work. S.1769 Rebuild America Jobs Act. Rebuild America Jobs Act - Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in such project are produced in the United States (Buy American). Keeps good jobs for American workers. H.R.3538 To amend the Railway Labor Act to direct the National Mediation Board to apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to the direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative, and for other purposes. We do not support. NMB is an important agency that protects workers rights. H.R.4276 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. We does not support inasmuch as the House should pass the Senate Bill which brings certainty to the industry and creates jobs. S.1831 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act. Access to Capital for Job Creators Act - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from proscriptions governing interstate commerce and the mails those transactions by an issuer that do not involve a public offering, whether or not such transactions involve general solicitation or general advertising. We support as it creates jobs. S. 1813 To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Puts people to work. H.R. 4348 Title I - Surface Transportation Extension Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act. We approve as it will create jobs. RCV #68, SJR 36: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation election procedures. Senator Enzi (R-WY) introduced a resolution to prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing new fair union election rules; last year the NLRB implemented new election rules that limit the ability of employers to unfairly delay union elections through frivolous or duplicative litigation. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. RCV #293, H.R. 4348: Representative Rahall (D-WV) offered a motion to instruct House conferees to agree to a Senate-passed Surface Transportation Act requiring Buy American on federally funded rail projects. The motion was approved by a vote of 245-169. TCU supported a Yea vote. H.R.5972 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Makes appropriations for FY2013 to: (1) the Access Board, (2) the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), (3) the Office of Inspector General for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), (4) the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), (5) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and (6) the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act. TCU supports the Bill because it provides reasonable funding for Amtrak and creates jobs. RCV # 421, H.R. 5972: Representative Braun (R-GA) offered an amendment to reduce the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) budget by $5.4 million; if implemented, the reduction would not allow the FRA to hire additional safety inspectors and fully implement the risk reduction program. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 173-230. TCU strongly supported a Nay vote. RCV # 422, H.R. 5972: Representative Braun (R-GA) offered an amendment to reduce the Federal Transit Administration (FRA) budget by $1.2 million. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 188-215. TCU supported a Nay vote.

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.1378 Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act. To ensure that Social Security and Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits are properly taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Making sure our members get proper credit. RCV #151, H.C.R. 112: The Republican Budget Resolution crafted by Rep. Ryan (R-WI) makes major cuts in vital working family programs, while cutting tax rates for the wealthy and corporations. Two of the more notable provisions include privatizing Medicare and the committee report which sought to have Railroad Retirement conform to Social Security.

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In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2012. Original Filing: 300508736.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.1378 Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act. To ensure that Social Security and Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits are properly taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Making sure our members get proper credit.

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2nd Quarter, 2012

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In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2012. Original Filing: 300486629.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.1378 Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act. To ensure that Social Security and Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits are properly taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Making sure our members get proper credit.

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1st Quarter, 2012

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In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300465313.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.1378 Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act. To ensure that Social Security and Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits are properly taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Making sure our members get proper credit.

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In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2012. Original Filing: 300438459.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.1378 Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act. To ensure that Social Security and Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits are properly taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Making sure our members get proper credit.

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3rd Quarter, 2011

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In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2011. Original Filing: 300415313.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.) S.1378 Savings Through Eligibility Fairness Act. To ensure that Social Security and Tier 1 Railroad Retirement benefits are properly taken into account for purposes of determining eligibility for Medicaid and for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan. Making sure our members get proper credit.

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In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300402559.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members. H.R.1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Title I: General Provisions. It cuts funding for DOL training programs, eliminates appropriations to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) railroad safety technology program. Eliminates appropriations for FRA capital assistance for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service (with a rescission of prior year unobligated balances). Cuts spending in areas that are important to middle class working families and TCU members. H.R.2350 Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act. To secure public investments in transportation infrastructure. Allows for the use of any alternative analysis or environmental impact report relating the Project to satisfy Federal Railroad Administration capital assistance requirements for new fixed guideway capital projects. Supports the concept of this Bill to protect Tax Payers and Amtrak employees from private companies taking over companies like Amtrak. (Clean up the Bill is intended to stop the Mica Bill to privatize Amtrak.)

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In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300374780.xml

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H.R.1 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. H.R.150 Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of any social security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income. Appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and RailroadRetirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this Act. Expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this Act. Affects retired members. H.R.539 Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a cash payment of $250 (adjusted for inflation) for each non-COLA year to certain recipients of OASDI benefits, railroad retirement benefits, veterans disability compensation or pension benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under SSA title XVI. Affects retired members.

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In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300342964.xml

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 146 & HR 233Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: 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. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 407Release of any Reversionary Interest of the United States in and to Certain Lands in Reno, Nevada: Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced this bill on Jan. 9, 2009. The bill would release any reversionary interest in railroad lands within the City of Reno, Nevada, that were originally granted to the Union Pacific Railroad under the provisions of the Act of July 1, 1862, commonly known as the Union Pacific Railroad Act. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. S 461 & HR 1132Extend and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable amount of the railroad track maintenance tax credit; (2) revise the types of expenditures eligible for such credit; and (3) extend such credit through 2012. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunitionin their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: 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. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - Amends the Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010 Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. S.2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. S.3047 Tax Code Termination Act: Tax Code Termination Act - Terminates the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxable years beginning after 2013, except provisions of such Code relating to social security taxation (i.e., taxes on wage, self-employment, and railroad retirement income). S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010.

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells. Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Coast Guard. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010.

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

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In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2010. Original Filing: 300315901.xml

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

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Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300299043.xml

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 746Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a one-time payment of $500 to each eligible individual age 18 or over who, during the three-month period immediately preceding enactment of this Act, was entitled to Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, or veterans disability benefits. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. HR 852Re-Build America Bond Act of 2009: On Feb. 4, 2009, Rep. Loretta Sanchez together with 5 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would establish the Re-Build America Trust Fund and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Re-Build America Bonds. All proceeds from the sale would be used to make expenditures for rail, transit, water, highway, bridge or road infrastructure projects. S 418 & HR 1006Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009: These are related bill that would make it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. The prohibition includes secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo or initials of a railroad company, highway or street poles, rails or signs and other material. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefit coverage. S.2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009 authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the Surface Transportation Board. Authorizes appropriations for Increases Board membership from three to five members. Removes the Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices. S.2768 National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 Reauthorizes appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for FY2011 and FY2012. H.R.2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act Title I: Incentives for Hiring and Retaining Unemployed Workers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exempt for-profit and nonprofit employers, including public institutions of higher education, from social security and railroad retirement taxes in 2010 (except for the first calendar quarter of such year) for new employees who are hired after February 3, 2010, and before January 1, 2011, and who certify that they have not worked more than 40 hours during the last 60 days; and (2) allow an increase in the general business tax credit for the retention of such employees for at least one year at specified wage levels. Prohibits any carryback of unused business tax credit amounts. H.R.5377 Title: To require Amtrak to discontinue passenger rail service on certain long distance routes that operate at a loss. H.R.4213 Title: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Energy - (Sec. 101) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the alternative motor vehicle tax credit for hybrid vehicles that are medium and heavy trucks; (2) tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel; (3) tax credits for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities and from refined coal facilities; (4) tax credits for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel and the production of fuel from coke or coke gas; (5) the tax credit for new energy efficient home expenditures; (6) excise tax credits and payments for alternative fuels; (7) tax deferral rules for sales or dispositions by a qualified electric utility; and (8) the suspension of the taxable income limitation on percentage depletion for oil and gas from marginal wells.

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2010. Original Filing: 300260686.xml

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.3015 Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a federal public transportation safety program to improve the safety of, and reduce the number of accidents involving, rail fixed guideway public transportation systems and public transportation bus systems that receive federal assistance. H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Sets forth legislative language on health care reform and investing in education submitted to the House Budget Committee by the Ways and Means Committee and the Education and Labor Committee pursuant to reconciliation instructions of Section 202 of S. Con. Res. 13, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010. S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009: Requires the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to advance carbon capture and storage and coal power generation technologies. Requires such program to include a large-scale commercial demonstration program to evaluate the most promising carbon capture and storage technologies and research and development programs for carbon capture technologies, carbon dioxide storage, and advanced clean coal power generation technologies. H.R.3505 American Energy Production and Price Reduction Act Expresses the sense of Congress that at no time shall Congress enact legislation that will lead to the increase of domestic energy prices.

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Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2010. Original Filing: 300237894.xml

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget. S 146 & HR 233Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: 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. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. HR 250Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act: To require the Surface Transportation Board to consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize the construction of a railroad line. HR 272Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 407Release of any Reversionary Interest of the United States in and to Certain Lands in Reno, Nevada: Rep. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced this bill on Jan. 9, 2009. The bill would release any reversionary interest in railroad lands within the City of Reno, Nevada, that were originally granted to the Union Pacific Railroad under the provisions of the Act of July 1, 1862, commonly known as the Union Pacific Railroad Act. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. S 461 & HR 1132Extend and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable amount of the railroad track maintenance tax credit; (2) revise the types of expenditures eligible for such credit; and (3) extend such credit through 2012. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications. S.146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009: 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. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - Amends the Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

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AMTRAKBudget And Appropriation For FY 2010: On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed HR 1105 which was the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This bill concluded the appropriations from the 110th Congress that were not completed before the end of 2008. As a result of this bill Amtrak received a total of $1.453 billion for fiscal year 2009. In addition Amtrak received $114 million for the last installment of the Amtrak workers backpay. Congress must now turn to the FY 2010 budget.S 5Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009: A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. HR 243Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2009: On Jan. 7, 2009, Rep. Gene Green introduced HR 243 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require the arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes. S 238Build America Bond Act of 2009: A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways, and for other purposes. HR 651Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act: Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. HR 693Designation of Corridor for Inter-Suburban Commuter Rail: Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail. HR 779 Tax Free Tips Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tips from the income tax, social security and railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and tax withholding. Defines "tips" as any gratuity provided to a salaried employee by a customer or client of the employer's business. S 268Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act: A bill to provide funding for a Green Job Corps program, YouthBuild Build Green Grants, and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants, and for other purposes. Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program. S 560 & HR 1409Employee Free Choice Act: A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 1789Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2454-American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving overall U.S. energy productivity by at least 2.5% per year by 2012 and maintaining that improvement rate through 2030; and (3) establishing a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and setting goals for reducing such emissions from covered sources by 83% of 2005 levels by 2050. H.R. 2847-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes substituting the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010" as Division A of the Act and the "Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009" as Division B. The report of the House Rules Committee on H.Res. 976 (H.Rept. 111-380, p. 5) summarized the matter included in Division A of the Act concerning the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); infrastructure, employment, and public investment programs; unemployment insurance; COBRA; small business loans; the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage; the child tax credit; surface transportation; and certain civil rights claims. H.R. 3200-America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Sets forth provisions governing health insurance plans and issuers, including: (1) exempting grandfathered health insurance coverage from requirements of this Act; (2) prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions; (3) providing for guaranteed coverage to all individuals and employers and automatic renewal of coverage; (4) prohibiting premium variances, except for reasons of age, area, or family enrollment; and (5) prohibiting rescission of health insurance coverage without clear and convincing evidence of fraud. S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009: An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage. H.R. 3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. To amend the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary extension of certain unemployment benefits and the temporary availability of further additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to extend through December 31, 2010, the temporary increase in extended unemployment benefits for employees with 10 or more years of service and for those with less than 10. Makes additional appropriations to cover such cost. H.R. 3677 Save Our Seniors' Social Security Act of 2009 To provide relief payments to recipients of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $280 payment to each individual who, for any of the months of December 2009, January 2010, or February 2010, is entitled to a Social Security or railroad retirement benefit payment. H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications.

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H.R. 3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act: To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) the firearm is carried in a locked hard-sided container; and (3) only the passenger has the key or combination to such container. S. 1132 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) include Amtrak and executive branch police officers as federal law enforcement officers eligible to carry concealed firearms; and (2) revise requirements for certifying retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, including reducing the years of service required for such officers from 15 to 10 years and setting forth requirements relating to mental health certifications.

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Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009. Original Filing: 300215036.xml

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Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 10, 2009. Original Filing: 300174496.xml

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Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2009. Original Filing: 300149118.xml

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Q4 Report

In Q4, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2009. Original Filing: 300121752.xml

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Amtrak-Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail and labor. S-294-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 & HR 6003-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; a bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S 772 & HR 1650-Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007; 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. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit; all provisions. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S-3360; Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Amtrak-Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail and labor. S-294-Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 & HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate andservice disputes. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. S-1766-Low Carbon Economy Acto of 2007; a bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions.

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Type of Issue

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Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads.S 953; HR 2125, a bill to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. HR 800 & S 104-Employee Free Choice Act; to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. S 881- Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584-Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. S 376-Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. HR 2701-Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; to strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promoting energy efficient transportation and public buildings, creating incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable energy, and ensuring sound water resource and natural disaster preparedness planning, and for other purposes. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766-Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007;A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1974 & HR 3361-Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, to make changes to rules governing defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobiity and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. HR 4; S 3;--Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007; To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. HR 697; S 1301-National Right to Work Act; to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain fromsuch activities. HR 626-Railroad Retirement Fairness Act; to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that a current connection is not lost by an individual who is misled or not properly informed by the Railroad Retirement Board of the requirement for, and the circumstances resulting in the loss of, a current connection. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 800 & S 104-Employee Free Choice Act; to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. 2881-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. S-3360-Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. HR 626-Railroad Retirement Fairness Act; to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that a current connection is not lost by an individual who is misled or not properly informed by the Railroad Retirement Board of the requirement for, and the circumstances resulting in the loss of,a current connection. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 1584-Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S-1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2095 The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2007& S 1889-Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007; to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, a bill to improve railroad safety. S 1723-Improving Government Accountability Act; a bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766-Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5102-Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobiity and Efficiency (ON TIME) Act of 2007; to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, to provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. HR 6707- Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act, to require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes. HR 6973-Rail Collision Prevention Act, to require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad safety and to increase the civil penalties for railroad safety violations.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to railroads. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 136-National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007; a bill to expand the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the Transportation Technology Center. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. HR 2701- Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1974 & HR 3361-Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, to make changes to rules governing defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, to provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S-3360-Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008, a bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service, and for other purposes. S 3700-High Speed Rail for America Act of 2008, a bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, and for other purposes.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. Act of 2007, provisions. HR 4; S 3;--Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007; To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.HR 697; S 1301-National Right to Work Act; to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. HR 626-Railroad Retirement Fairness Act; to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to provide that a current connection is not lost by an individual who is misled or not properly informed by the Railroad Retirement Board of the requirement for, and the circumstances resulting in the loss of, a current connection. HR 1704-Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky; for the relief of Robert and Verda Shatusky for current connection for Railroad Retirement benefits. HR 154-Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007; to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. S 1974 & HR 3361-Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006, to make changes to rules governing defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2008. Original Filing: 300097176.xml

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to thepublic interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads.S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125; Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2008

Amendment

TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q22008 on Feb. 26, 2009 Original Filing: 300139156.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to thepublic interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads.S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125; Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300077198.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to thepublic interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads.S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125; Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION/IAM had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2008. Original Filing: 300034692.xml

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak-Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008; provisions relating to railroads. H.R. 697; S. 1301, National Right-to-Work Act, all provisions relating to railroad workers. S. 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. H.R. 626, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act, all provisions. H.R. 1704, Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to provide relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky, all provisions. S. 772; H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 953; H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, all provisions relating to rail. S 376, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S. 1125; H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. H.R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1438, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1438, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail safety. H.R. 3761, Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act, provisions relating to rail safety. S 1974 & HR 3361, Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail workers.

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to improving rail transportation. H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. S. 4., Improving America's Security Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail security. S. 1125; H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 136, National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion of 2007, provisions relating to rail. H.R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1438, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, all provisions related to rail safety. H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. S. 763, Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. S. 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail safety. H.R. 3761, Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4; S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation of 2007, all provisions. H. R. 697; S. 1301, National Right-to-Work Act, all provisions relating to railroad workers. S. 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. H. R. 626, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act, all provisions. H.R. 1704, Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky, all provisions. S. 772; H. R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions.S. 953; H. R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail industry. H. R. 800; S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad employees. H.R. 1584, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, all provisions. S. 136, National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad industry. S. 376, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad security. H.R. 154, Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007, all provisions relating to railroad workers. S. 1125; H. R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, all provisions. H. R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1438, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, all provisions. H. R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions relating to railroads. S. 1723, Improving Government Accountability Act, provisions relating to rail workers. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail. H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail worker's rights. H.R. 3761, Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act, all provisions relating to rail safety.

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4; S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation of 2007, all provisions. H. R. 697; S. 1301, National Right-to-Work Act, all provisions relating to railroad workers. H.R. 626, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act, provisions relating to railroad workers. H. R. 1704, Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky, all provisions. H. R. 800; S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad employees. S. 136, National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad industry. S. 376, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad security. H. R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1438, Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1723 Improving Government Accountability Act, provisions relating to rail workers. S. 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail safety. H.R. 2881, Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail worker's rights. S 1974 & HR 3361, Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007, pension provisions relating to rail workers and survivors. HR 3761, Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act, provisions for rail safety and rehabilitation projects for Amtrak.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

H. R. 4; S. 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, all provisions. H.R. 626, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act, provisions relating to rail workers' retirement. H.R. 1704, Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky, provisions relating to railroad retirement. S. 772 & H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to railroads. H.R. 154, Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007, Provisions relating to the Railroad Retirement Act. H.R. 2095, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. S. 1723 Improving Government Accountability Act, provision relating to rail safety and security. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail travel. S. 1889, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail safety. H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions relating to rail worker's rights. H.R. 3761, Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act, all provisions relating to rail safety.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2009, all provisions relating to rail and rail workers. H.R. 4; S 3, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, all rail provisions. H.R. 626, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act, all provisions. H.R. 1704 - Amend the Railroad Retirement Act to Provide Relief for Robert and Verda Shatusky, all provisions. S. 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1125; H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, all provisions related to rail improvement funding. H.R. 1631, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions related to rail improvement funding. H.R. 5483, Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act, all provisions. S. 3742, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2006, all provisions.

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2738, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act, all provisions. H.R. 2754, To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate a limitation on benefits, all provisions. H.R. 5576, Department of Transportation Appropriations Act 2007, all provisions related to rail. S. 3708, Department of Labor Appropriations Act 2007, provisions for rail programs. S. 1516; HR. 1630, Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005, all provisions. H.R. 5483, Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act, all provisions. H.R. 5074,Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act of 2006, all provisions. H.R. 3679, National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2006, all provisions related to rail safety. H.R. 4, Pension Protection Act of 2006, all provisions related to rail related employment. H.R. 4394, Amtrak Board Leadership Enhancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 3851, Systemic Passenger Infrastructure and Network Overhaul through Financial Freedom Act, all provisions related to rail security and safety. H.R. 1713, Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act, all provisions. H.R. 3567, Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 4214, Reforming Amtrak's Inefficient Lines Act of 2005, all provisions.

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