Michelle A. Schultz
On December 18, 2025, the Senate confirmed Michelle A. Schultz as Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring November 30, 2030. (Reappointment).
- Confirmed by the Senate
- Dec 18, 2025
- Final rules this year
- 5
- Surface Transportation Board
- Organizations that lobbied it
- 121
- 2019–2026
Senate-confirmed office
Senate-confirmed
Each office the Senate confirmed them to. A confirmation date is not proof someone still serves.
What moved
The newest from the Surface Transportation Board
- RuleFinal rule
Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services-2026 Update
Takes effect Nov 12
- RuleFinal rule
Effective Sep 17
- RuleFinal rule
Updating Class I Rail Carrier Reporting Requirements
Effective Jun 7
What the Surface Transportation Board is doing
The Surface Transportation Board5 rules made final and 3 proposed this year.
Latest final rules
The newest rules it made final.
- Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services-2026 UpdateOct 13
- Changes to DelegationsAug 18
- Updating Class I Rail Carrier Reporting RequirementsMay 8
- Civil Monetary Penalties-2026 AdjustmentMay 5
- Nomenclature Corrections Due to Office Reorganization, Removal of Obsolete References, and Payment Processing ChangesFeb 3
Other officials confirmed to the Surface Transportation Board
Others confirmed there
- Karen Jean HedlundMember of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030. (Reappointment)
Who lobbies it
- American Chemistry Council$118M reported
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation$35.9M reported
- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers$31.7M reported
Department on file
- Surface Transportation BoardMember of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring November 30, 2030. (Reappointment)
- Surface Transportation BoardDepartment on file
- Karen Jean HedlundConfirmed there
- American Chemistry CouncilLobbied it, $118M
- Occidental Petroleum CorporationLobbied it, $35.9M
- American Fuel & Petrochemical ManufacturersLobbied it, $31.7M
- Union Pacific CorporationLobbied it, $22.9M
Other Senate-confirmed officials
Other people in the department’s confirmation records. Current service is unverified.
Who lobbies the Surface Transportation Board
The organizations whose lobbying reports name it, by what they reported spending.
Biggest spenders
Reported spending on every report that names the department, all years.
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