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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 425 THIRD STREET SW |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20024 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4516-12
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6. House ID# 322480000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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: Adrian Arnakis |
Date | 4/20/2021 3:22:03 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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.545, Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act - bill in its entirety;
S. 1012, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety;
FY '22 Senate THUD Appropriations;
FY '22 House THUD Appropriations;
FY '22 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations;
FY '22 House Energy and Water Development Appropriations;
Issues related to surface transportation reauthorization and infrastructure;
Issues related to truck size and weight;
Issues related to Section 106 historic preservation reviews;
Issues related to the proper classification of suicides and trespassing deaths;
Issues related to grade crossing funding;
Issues related to funding mega-transportation projects.
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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Jefferies |
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Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Adrian |
Arnakis |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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Patrick |
Marshall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
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
S. 369, A bill to authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. - bill in its entirety;
H.R.2100, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety;
H.R. 1848, The Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows American Act - bill in its entirety;
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Title II, Part 2, Subtitle J; Title VII, Subtitle A, Sec. 7101;
FY '22 House LHHS Appropriations;
FY '22 House LHHS Appropriations;
Issues related to block crossing;
Issues related to crew size;
Issues related to Mexican crew;
Issues related to Private Right of Action;
Issues related to Railroad regulatory reform;
Issues related to railroad retirement and unemployment insurance;
Issues related to standards and metrics;
Issues related to the STB;
Issues related to climate change;
Issues related to transportation user fees and the highway trust fund;
Issues related to grant programs to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation systems;
Issues related to the bonding of infrastructure projects.
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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Jefferies |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Adrian |
Arnakis |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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Patrick |
Marshall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1870, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of local transportation security capabilities by assigning certain officers and intelligence analysts to State, local, and regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk surface transportation asset and improving the timely sharing of information regarding threats of terrorism and other threats, including targeted violence, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety;
FY '22 House DHS Appropriations;
FY '22 Senate DHS Appropriations
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 |
Ian |
Jefferies |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Adrian |
Arnakis |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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Patrick |
Marshall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
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
S. 700, A bill to establish a portal and database to receive and maintain information regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings and to require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the requirements of the railway-highway crossings program. - bill in its entirety;
H.R. 1812, To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes. - bill in its entirety;
Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations Future Act - bill in its entirety;
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 |
Ian |
Jefferies |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Adrian |
Arnakis |
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Jordan |
Stone |
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Patrick |
Marshall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 225Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021.
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 |
Ian |
Jefferies |
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Jennifer |
Macdonald |
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John |
Glaser |
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Adrian |
Arnakis |
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Marshall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
oSoo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Canadian National Railway Company is a publicly traded Canadian corporation with U.S. subsidiaries. Both railroads U.S. operations are members of the AAR whose core business is freight railroad transportation services in the United States and Canada. Each of the companies interest in railroad issues is the impact of the referenced legislation and/or regulatory change on its ability to provide freight rail services to their customers in the U.S.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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Canadian National |
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Canadian Pacific |
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38566.74 | 0 % |
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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