Issues lobbied + lobbyists
TRA — Transportation
Lobbied on issues important to the railroad industry, railroad safety, railroad tax issues, railroad safety technology, and truck size and weight.
Lobbyists: ARIELLE GIORDANO
Government entities lobbied: Federal Railroad Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
RRR — Railroads
Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. Railway Safety Act and related topics on freight rail safety. Discussions on surface reauthorization, including grant programs and permitting reform.
Lobbyists: ARIELLE GIORDANO
Government entities lobbied: Federal Railroad Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Discussed modernization of the 45G short line tax credit.
Lobbyists: ARIELLE GIORDANO (covered position: Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012))
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TRU — Trucking/Shipping
Discussions on legislation related to truck size and weight.
Lobbyists: ARIELLE GIORDANO (covered position: Counsel, US House T&I Committee (Nov 2015-April 2018); Law Clerk, Senate Judiciary Committee (May 2014-Oct 2015); Intern, Rep. Andy Harris (May-Aug 2013); Intern, Rep. Ben Quayle (Jan-May 2012))
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE