Railroads

Support Railway Safety Act H.R. 7748, S. 3903 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8870) Support All Abord Act H.R. 4790 Support IAM/TCU workers at LIRR Contract Negotiations (No Bill Number) Support Increased Funding for RRB for FY 2027 (No Bill Number) Support Railroad Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 8405, S. 4362 Support Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act S. 3728

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak UP/NS Merger - Educated Members of Congress and staff about concerns a potential merger may bring to our membership

Mr. Keller lobbied House and Senate personnel on maritime, rail, and transportation issues generally.

Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act, Surface Reauthorization

FY 2027, FY2026, FY2024 and FY 2025 Appropriations, Community Project Funding Member requests for transportation and other projects; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for infrastructure projects; USDOT CRISI grants; Railroad Crossing Elimination competitive grant program

Federal funding to support improvements to the rail infrastructure at the Port.

Rail Railroad Yardmasters Cross-Border Rail Issues Sleep Apnea Assault Mitigation Rail worker training requirements Railroad Retirement Benefits, program integrity efforts High-Speed Rail Amtrak Funding Fatigue Management Operating Crew Size Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials Rail Labor Protections Amtrak Food and Beverage Service Safe transport of hazardous materials Railroad Retirement/Occupational Disability Positive Train Control Hours of Service Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Federal Railroad Administration Staffing S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act All Aboard Act Rail Safety Overtime Tax Deduction Technology Safety and Oversight H.R.6874 - Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025 Amtrak, privatization, reauthorization, Amtrak Funding

Lobbied in support of HR 7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.