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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 500 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 550 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7441-12
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6. House ID# 315830000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: MICHAEL R. SMYTHERS |
Date | 1/21/2021 3:51:21 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 510, Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 203, Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
General corporate tax issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Smythers |
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Justin |
Wormmeester |
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Gael |
Sullivan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to Passenger Rail.
Issues pertaining to Railroad Safety.
Issues pertaining to Permit Reform.
Issues pertaining to Regulatory Improvement.
Issues pertaining to preserving balanced economic regulation.
Issues pertaining to Positive Train Control.
H.R.1748 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 1979 - Safe Freight Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 543 - Federal Railroad Administration Congressional Notice,all matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 713 - Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 2449 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, all matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 4306 - Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act
H.R. 3896 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act
S. 2652 - Protection of American Jobs in Cross-Border Rail Operations With Mexico Act
S. 2922 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad.
S. 2979 - Preventing Opioid and Drug Impairment in Transportation Act. All matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 6226 - Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 6225 - Every Person Deserves Peace and Quiet Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad.
H.R. 6224 - Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad
H.R. 6223 - D-BLOC Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
H.R. 6066 - Passenger Train Safety Act - all matters pertaining to the railroad
S. 4961 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad
Issues related to federal transportation-related nominations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Smythers |
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Justin |
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Sullivan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to transportation appropriations.
H.R. 8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
H.R. 133 - Covid-19 Relief and Fiscal 2021 Omnibus - matters pertaining to the railroad
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to transportation infrastructure-related grant programs.
Issues pertaining to the transportation of energy commodities.
Issues pertaining to federal truck size and weight limits.
Issues pertaining to surface transportation funding.
Issues pertaining to transportation automation.
Issues pertaining to right of way and unmanned aircraft systems.
H.R. 2723 - National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act
S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019
H.R. 2 - Moving Forward Act - matters pertaining to the railroad.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to coal transportation
Issues pertaining to regulatory improvement.
Issues pertaining to permit reform and Clean Water Act.
H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad
S. 3591, Americas Water Infrastructure Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
Smythers |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
International trade agreement negotiations - issues related to U.S. economic impact and matters pertaining to the railroad
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Smythers |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2402 - COAT Act (Crude Oil Advanced Tracking Act) - matters pertaining to the railroad
H.R. 851 - Oil and Flammable Material Rail Transportation Safety Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Justin |
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Michael |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 748 - CARES Act - Issues pertaining to unemployment and sickness benefits
S. 3548 - CARES Act - Issues pertaining to unemployment and sickness benefits
S. 3728 - Critical Infrastructure Employee Protection Act of 2020 - matters pertaining to the railroad
H.R. 3884 - MORE Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
S.4775 - Delivering Immediate Relief to Americas Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
S. 4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act - matters pertaining to the railroad
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Michael |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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