U.S. Congress - S.146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
S.146 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. view all titles (3)
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- Official: A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. as introduced.
- Short: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Short: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 as reported to senate.
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Interests that support this bill:
- Wheat, corn, soybeans and cash grain
- Livestock
- Farm organizations & cooperatives
- Animal feed & health products
- Paper & pulp mills and paper manufacturing
- Electrical contractors
- Stone, clay, glass & concrete products
- Major (multinational) oil & gas producers
- Rural electric cooperatives
- Electric Power utilities
- General commerce
- Chemicals
- Steel
- Transportation unions
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $386,703 | |
| Sen. Rob Portman [R, OH] | $307,789 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $276,980 | |
| Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R, AK] | $210,150 | |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] | $204,585 | |
| Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC] | $203,630 | |
| Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] | $188,410 | |
| Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] | $179,600 | |
| Sen. Patrick J. Toomey [R, PA] | $168,149 | |
| Sen. John Thune [R, SD] | $161,328 | |
| Rep. Steny H. Hoyer [D, MD-5] | $173,400 | |
| Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6] | $151,750 | |
| Rep. James E. Clyburn [D, SC-6] | $149,992 | |
| Rep. John A. Boehner [R, OH-8] | $141,450 | |
| Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] | $123,300 | |
| Rep. Charles W. Dent [R, PA-15] | $112,550 | |
| Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2] | $99,848 | |
| Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi [R, OH-12] | $92,700 | |
| Rep. Edward J. Markey [D, MA-5] | $90,700 | |
| Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-16] | $85,900 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.146
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
- Consumers United for Rail Equity
- Oregon Wheat
- American Corn Growers Association
- American Agirculture Movement
- American Chemistry Council
- American Coalition for Ethanol
- American Forest and Paper Association
- Consumer Federation of America
- Federation of Southern Cooperatives
- Large Public Power Council
- National Association of Farmer Elected Committees
- National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates
- National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
- National Farmers Organization
- Portland Cement Association
- Steel Manufacturers Association
- United Transportation Union
- Edison Electrical Institute
- National Grange
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- BASF Corporation
- Tyson Foods Inc
- Lyondell Chemical Company
- Soy Transportation Coalition
- Snavely King Majoros O'Connor & Bendell, Inc.
- United Soybean Board
- National Farmers Union
- National Grain and Feed Association
- National Association of Regional Councils
- Women Involved in Farm Economics
- DuPont
- National Association of Corporate Directors
- Shell
- American Public Power Association
- Lafayette Utilities System
- HOLCIM
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $104,065 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $77,750 | |
| Sen. Jerry Moran [R, KS] | $64,245 | |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] | $64,167 | |
| Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D, CO] | $61,700 | |
| Sen. Ron Wyden [D, OR] | $58,000 | |
| Sen. John Thune [R, SD] | $53,550 | |
| Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] | $49,750 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $46,400 | |
| Sen. Chuck Grassley [R, IA] | $44,200 | |
| Rep. Corrine Brown [D, FL-5] | $137,830 | |
| Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] | $61,900 | |
| Rep. Richard E. Neal [D, MA-1] | $58,106 | |
| Rep. Steny H. Hoyer [D, MD-5] | $57,700 | |
| Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D, OR-3] | $48,749 | |
| Rep. Rick Larsen [D, WA-2] | $43,500 | |
| Rep. James E. Clyburn [D, SC-6] | $43,000 | |
| Rep. Nick J. Rahall II [D, WV-3] | $43,000 | |
| Rep. John L. Mica [R, FL-7] | $38,619 | |
| Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2] | $37,000 |
Specific Organizations Opposing S.146
- Association of American Railroads
- Oliver Wyman
- ABH Consulting
- CSX
- BNSF Railway Company
- Union Pacific Railroad Company
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