KATIE KACHEL

BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS · Washington, DC · registered since 2024

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At a glance

Registered since

2024

Senate LDA system

Clients

last 3 years

Filings

17 agencies contacted

Activity

filings by quarter

Works on

Transportation 30 Budget/Appropriations 26 Railroads 10 Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries 6 Taxation/Internal Revenue Code 5 Disaster Planning/Emergencies 4 Energy/Nuclear 3 Aviation/Airlines/Airports 2 Homeland Security 1 Agriculture 1 Clean Air and Water (quality) 1

Background

Government experience

Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff

Senator Barbara Mikulski

2003-2005

Disclosed on LD-2 filings

Career

BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Washington, DC

2024 - present

Specific issues

Research and support for grant funding for the Port of Alaska to improve port infrastructure and reconstruct cargo docks. DOT credit and grants programs (e.g., TIFIA/RRIF, PIDP, MHP and MEGA/INFRA/RURAL). Issues and support for Port of Alaska Modernization Plan (PAMP) project implementation. MARAD application of NEPA to grants, Including tracking the status of NMFS incidental take authorization Issues related to the MARAD reauthorization bill FY26.

Transportation · 2025 Q1

Monitor regulatory and legislative action related to railroads and public transit.

Railroads · 2025 Q1

Issues related to allocation and nonfederal match rates of FTA formula funds in Alaska and federal cost shares. Support existing federal grant programs in surface transportation authorization. Support federal agency grant applications for Alaska rail projects. Support rail extension projects for Alaska Railroad Support HR516 Shortline Railroad Tax Credit. Support earmark request for freight rail cars.

Transportation · 2025 Q1

Issues related to allocation of FTA formula funds in Alaska. Support federal agency grant applications for Alaska rail projects. Support rail extension projects for Alaska Railroad. Provide information on S.4315 Baby Changing on Board Act. Provide information in Passenger Rail Liability Cap.

Transportation · 2025 Q1

No bill number - support approval of Alaska Governors request for Presidential emergency disaster declaration for the Mendenhall glacial lake outburst flood of August 2024. Support short term funding for pre-disaster mitigation from various federal agencies. H.R. 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act(through 12/20/2024) - support funding for flood fighting and a general investigation new start feasibility study.

Disaster Planning/Emergencies · 2024 Q3

P.L. 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - support for funding programs that are important to cities and counties. FY25 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill - support Congressionally directed spending. FY25 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill - support Congressionally directed spending. FY25 Energy & Water Appropriations bill - support Congressionally directed spending.

Budget/Appropriations · 2024 Q3