H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Duration: November 1, 2007
to
April 18, 2012
General Issues: Transportation
Spending: about $600,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2007: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Y
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Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
2nd Quarter, 2012
VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. terminated an engagement in which they represented METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300497933.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2012.
Original Filing: 300475840.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extendcommuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 30, 2012.
Original Filing: 300454767.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds. Transportation program, infrastructure bank, and emergency interoperable communications of President Obama's American Jobs Act -- S. 1548 and H.R. 12; H.R. 2608 short-term CR for FY 2012; Surface transportation program and project provisions of FY 2012 THUD appropriations bill (S. 1596); transit and rail security provisions of Senate version of FY 12 homeland security bill (H.R. 2017). Further extender to SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 2887 and S. 1525). H.R. 2055 - the FY 2012 year-long omnibus appropriations regarding funding for FEMA State/Local programs within DHS appropriations; MAP-21 bill reported by Senate EPW; H.R. 3533 - jobs legislation; H. Joint Res. 91 - rail strike; pursuit of H.R. 2412 and S. 1034 - commuter rail benefit and alternative fuels tax credit provisions sought for inclusion in H.R. 3675.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300429364.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds. Transportation program, infrastructure bank, and emergency interoperable communications of President Obama's American Jobs Act -- S. 1548 and H.R. 12; H.R. 2608 short-term CR for FY 2012; Surface transportation program and project provisions of FY 2012 THUD appropriations bill (S. 1596); transit and rail security provisions of Senate version of FY 12 homeland security bill (H.R. 2017). Further extender to SAFETEA-LU (H.R. 2887 and S. 1525).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300405246.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface
transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs; H.R. 2017 - Homeland Security FY 2012 appropriations - funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs including UASI and transit security grant programs; S. 911 "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act " and H.R. 607 - pertaining to client interest in interoperable communications; S. 1230, S. 1300, and H.R. 2350 relating to privatizing infrastructure assets; H.R. 1825 "Commuter Relief Act of 2011" - client interest in making mass transit employee benefit permanent; (S. 936) - client interest in creation of national infrastructure bank and authorization of TIGER program plus additional flexibility for use of Surface Transportation Program funds; and H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy & Water appropriations - client opposes amendment to rescind ARRA high-speed rail funds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300379593.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 short-term and full year appropriations bills (client interest in surface transportation and homeland security program funding levels and project-specific provisions in H.R. 3082, H.Con.Res. 44, H.Con.Res.48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1, and H.R. 1473). FY 2012 budget proposal - Obama Administration regarding funding for surface transportation programs and proposal for surface transportation authorization bill; FY 2012 Congressional Budget Resolutions - House and Senate (funding levels for surface transportation and FEMA State/Local UASI and Transit Security grant programs plus multi-year baselines for surface transportation and "reserve fund" provisions for surface transportation authorization legislation); and H.R. 992, S. 652 and related bills providing for infrastructure bank and bond programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2011.
Original Filing: 300355499.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization (S. Con. Res. 60 and R. Res 1493);FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions (H.R. 5850 and S. 3644); FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs (S. 3607); legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643, S. 3015, and S. 3638; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849, and S. 3793 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases; the four short-term continuing appropriations bills for FY 2011 (H.R. 3081, H J Res 101, H J Res 105, and HR 3082); and HR 4893 (client interests in extending Build America Bonds program, extending excise tax credits for alternative fuels, extension of employer-provided mass transit benefits, and extension of exemption from alternative minimim tax treatment for certain tax-exempt bonds).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2010
VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. amended a lobbying report for representation of METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY in Q32010 on Oct. 22, 2010.
Original Filing: 300330439.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization (S. Con. Res. 60 and R. Res 1493);FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions (H.R. 5850 and S. 3644); FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs (S. 3607); legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643, S. 3015, and S. 3638; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849, and S. 3793 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases; and short-term continuing appropriations bill for FY 2011 H.R. 3081.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300328641.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization (S. Con. Res. 60 and R. Res 1493);FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions (H.R. 5850 and S. 3644); FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs (S. 3607); legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643, S. 3015, and S. 3638; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849, and S. 3793 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases; and short-term continuing appropriations bill for FY 2011 H.R. 3081.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 13, 2010.
Original Filing: 300284660.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization - markups pending in House and Senate; FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions; FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs; legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643 and S. 3015; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for
the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2010.
Original Filing: 300264643.xml
Lobbying Issues
SAFETEA-LU extender bill HR 2847 to continue federal aid programs providing funding for mass transit systems; FY 2011 Obama Administration budget proposals for DOT and DHS programs providing funding for mass transit systems; federal funding for mass transit systems - H.R. 2746 and S. 3189; FY 2011 Congressional Budget Resolution for federal mass transit programs and provision to modify budget to accomodate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization - markups pending in House and Senate; FY 2011 THUD appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for mass transit systems as well as specific project provisions; FY 2011 DHS appropriations - House and Senate - client interest in maintaining federal funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs to support public transportation and rail security programs; legislation to authorize public transit rail safety programs H.R. 4643 and S. 3015; tax extender legislation, including H.R. 4213and H.R. 4849 to extend "Build America bonds" program, reauthorize alternative fuel excise tax credit, and extend the ARRA provision for
the pre-tax commuter transit and vanpool employer-provided benefits provision that raised such benefits to the same level as existing pre-tax parking employer-provided benefits past the current expiration date of December 31, 2010; additional stimulus legislation that would be available for public mass transit including H.R. 4812; and pending Senate climate change bill - provisions that would affect operations and budgets of mass transit systems as well as allocation of revenues to promote and support mass transit to reduce greenhouse gases.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2010.
Original Filing: 300234623.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs;FY 2010 THUD appropriations (H.R. 3228) pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, S. 2887, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiction of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund.
H.R. 3226 - FY 2010 defense appropriations provisions for extending SAFETEA-LU and extension of US Patriot Act; H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street": surface transportation programs and their grant process/eligibility requirements, and the extension of SAFETEA-LU through FY 2010. H.R. 4191/S. 2927 legislation to impose Wall Street tax and use proceeds for infrastructure improvements; H.R. 4367 to change the evaluation standards for the FTA "new starts" process; H.R. 4213 - tax extender bill providing extension of tax incentive for natural gas used as a fuel in transportation vehicles; and S. 2889 providing for reform of railroad legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009.
Original Filing: 300210209.xml
Lobbying Issues
HConRes 85 and SCon Res 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs;FY 2010 THUD appropriations pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiciton of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2009.
Original Filing: 300185472.xml
Lobbying Issues
HConRes 85 and SCon Res 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs;FY 2010 THUD appropriations pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329 and S. 575 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiciton of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300157246.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2010 transportation-related program funding and client project requests; undrafted legisalation to reauthorize SAFETEA-LU; and undrafted legislation providing for national policies on climate change and energy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009.
Original Filing: 300129465.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmarks for East Side Access and Second Avenue Subway projects plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client rail operations; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008.
Original Filing: 300105193.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; and S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 14, 2008.
Original Filing: 300065196.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; and HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 11, 2008.
Original Filing: 300034897.xml
Lobbying Issues
East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million;PL 110-135 stimulus bill & future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S 2191 client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
0th Quarter, 2007
In MM, VIERRA ASSOCIATES, INC. lobbied for METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 30, 2007.
Original Filing: 200042729.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.Con.Res.21/S.Con.Res.99 - FY 2008 Congressional Budget Resolution (overall spending levels for surface transportation programs); H.R.1591/S.965/H.R.2206 - FY 2007 emergency supplemental appropriations bills (funding for transit security); H.R.3074/S.1789 - FY 2008 THUD appropriations bills for program funding and project provisions sought by client;H.R.2638/S.1644 - FY 2008 DHS appropriations bills regarding program funding for state and local programs beneficial to client; H.R.1195 - SAFETEALU technical corrections bill regarding any changes to SAFETEA-LU that might affect client; S.294 - Amtrak authorization bill regarding any provisions that might affect client; H.R.1, S.4/H.R.1401/H.R.1269/H.R.1493 - "9/11 implementation legislation" regarding provisions for state and local programs and new transit security initiatives; H.R.2776 - Liberty Zone tax credit provision; H.R.2095/H.R.534/S.953 rail safety legislation potential financial and operating impacts on client.
Agencies Lobbied
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Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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