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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1275 Pennsylvania Ave NW |
Address2 | Suite 601 |
| City | Washington, DC |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11424-12
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6. House ID# 320540000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
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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Method A.
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Stephen Flippin |
Date | 10/19/2026 9:02:08 AM |
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 related to Union Pacific proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern
Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund;
Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs;
Issues related to cargo theft;
Issues related to rail operations and service;
Issues related to supply chain network;
Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding;
Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail;
Issues related to rail labor;
Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights;
HR 971: RAIL Act;
HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025;
HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025;
HR 8870: BUILD America 250 Act-5-year Transportation Reauthorization Bill- underlying bill and amendments
HR 9170: Transportation Appropriations bill FY27
HR 9409: Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act
HR 7338: RAIL Act
HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act
HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act
S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act
S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act
S. 4945 Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act
Issues related to regulatory reform;
HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act;
S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act;
HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act;
HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings;
HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill;
HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act;
HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act;
HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Federal Railroad Administration, White House Office
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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Flippin |
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Patrick |
Edmond |
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Tom |
Livingston |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to streamlining permits approvals
Issues related to government regulations
HR 3525/ S 1708: Regulatory Accountability Act
S. 5653 American Affordability and Jobs Act - permit streamlining
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Stephen |
Flippin |
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Edmond |
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Livingston |
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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 relate to environmental and energy regulation;
Issues related to CARB waiver on zero-emission locomotives;
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 |
Stephen |
Flippin |
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Edmond |
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Thomas |
Livingston |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to cargo theft prosecution and deterrent;
Issues related to CISA reauthorization;
Issues related to AI;
Issues related to cyber security;
HR 2853/S 1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act;
S 3376 - Require TSA to establish a pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of technologies to combat cargo theft;
HR 4092 - Protect Railroads Against Illegal Looters Act
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 |
Stephen |
Flippin |
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Edmond |
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Tom |
Livingston |
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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
Issues related to tariff proposals
Issues related to steel
Issues related to USMCA
Monitor HR 8417: Keeping China Off the Rails Act
Monitor S. 4429/HR 8730: Connected Vehicle Security Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Stephen |
Flippin |
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Livingston |
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Edmond |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 4310/HR 5475: No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
Issues related to bonus depreciation and corporate tax rate
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 |
Stephen |
Flippin |
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Livingston |
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Edmond |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |