To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353); White Spaces (H.R.1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues Related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); U.S. International Trade Commission's Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues Related to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Actions; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); Universal Service Fund Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278).
Client expense: $600,563 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 - Concerning role of network providers. HR 278 To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act - General support for bill. HR 401 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007 - Concerning the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes. HR 2095 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - Concerning cell access on Amtrak and Subways. HR 2972 Subway Cell Access Act - Concerning requirement that providers of wireless telephone services provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage. HR 3402 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - Consumer disclosure and regulatory obligations for pre-paid calling card providers. HR 3914 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - Efficiency of existing statutory forbearance provisions. HR 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. HR 5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - To amend the Clayton Act with respect to competitive and nondiscriminatory access to the Internet. HR 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. HR 6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 - Concerning scope of services covered and breadth of enforcement provisions. HR 6356 To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934 - Provisions related to reform USF. S 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. S 294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007- To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S 1446 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007 - Concerning the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes. S 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 - Concerning greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. S 2469 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - FCC rulemaking reform and impact on carriers. S 2998 Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Consumer disclosure and regulatory obligations for pre-paid calling card providers. - DRAFT Wireless Telecommunications Access Devices Act - Issues related to enforcement provisions of draft legislation. - DRAFT FCC PROCESS Act - FCC rulemaking reform and impact on carriers. - FCC reviews of PEG Obligations. - FCC proceeding regarding Universal Service Fund Reform - To support comprehensive reform - Program access issues - To support elimination of terrestrial loophole.
Client expense: $3,378,638 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Education
Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund; enhancing the public-private research partnerships necessary to improve education; protection of personally identifiable student information. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act H.R. 6104 and S. 3047 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Act of 2008 Regulations implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA; 20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 2919, Signaling Modernization Act of 2008 S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization Act of 2008 .H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act, P.L. 110-385 S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 42, Serving Everyone with Reliable, Vital Internet, Communications, and Education Act of 2007 H.R. 248, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 251, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 278, To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. H.R. 372, Freedom from Automated Political Calls Act H.R. 740, Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement (PHONE) Act of 2007 H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 852, Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act H.R. 958, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act H.R. 1383, Quelling of Unwanted Intrusive and Excessive Telephone Calls Act of 2007 H.R. 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 2035, Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2174, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R. 2569, Rural Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 2720, Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 2725, Alarm Customer VOIP Notification Act of 2007 H.R. 2953, Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act of 2007 H.R. 3298, 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act H.R. 3428, Rural America Digital Accessibility Act H.R. 3482, Same Number Act of 2007 H.R. 3627, Connect The Nation Act H.R. 3786, Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act H.R. 3791, SAFE Act of 2007 H.R. 3871, e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R. 3893, Connect America Now Act H.R. 3914, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4298, To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the regulations regarding the do-not-call registry to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry. H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. _____, Draft Legislation - Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act of 2008 H.R. 5682, Rural America Communication Expansion for the Future Act of 2008 H.R. 5747, Robocall Privacy Act of 2008 H.R. 5769, SMASH Act of 2008 H.R. 5806, School Emergency Notification Deployment Act H.R. 5846, Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008 H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 5983, Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6123, Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act H.R. 6145, Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Rural Development Funding) H.R. 6320, To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century H.R. 6356, To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934 H.Res 1075, Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained. H. Res 1292, Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next- generation broadband networks to access the internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3402, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4120, To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography, and for other purposes H.R. 6831, Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008 H.R. 7000, To require any eligible telecommunications carrier receiving universal service support for the provision of services for rural, insular, and high cost areas to offer automatic roaming services to any technically compatible carrier upon request. S. 92, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 93, 911 Modernization Act S. 101, Universal Service for Americans Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007 S. 385, Interoperable Emergency Communications Act S. 495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) S. 609, To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S. 744, Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act S. 780, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 781, Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 S. 1032, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S. 1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1260, Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. 1625, Counter Spy Act S. 1654, To prohibit the sale or provision of caller ID spoofing services. S. 1769, Same Number Act of 2007 S. 1853, Community Broadband Act S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S. 2096, Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act S. Res. 191, Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. S. 2661, The Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 Broadband Deployment Universal Service Video Issues Intercarrier Compensation S. 2831, A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission and for other purposes S. 2919, A bill to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic identification information S. 3138, Do-Not-Text Act of 2008 S. 2998, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act (Broadband Data Improvement Act)
Client expense: $1,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 - Concerning role of network providers. HR 278 To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act - General support for bill. HR 401 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007 - Concerning the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes. HR 2095 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - Concerning cell access on Amtrak and Subways. HR 2972 Subway Cell Access Act - Concerning requirement that providers of wireless telephone services provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage. HR 3298 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Concerning the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. HR 3786 Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act - Concerning the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate telecommunications contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders. HR 3402 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - Consumer disclosure and regulatory obligations for pre-paid calling card providers. HR 3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Concerning use of 911 databases. HR 3914 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - Efficiency of existing statutory forbearance provisions. HR 3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 - Data collection and disclosure obligations for carriers. HR 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. HR 5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - To amend the Clayton Act with respect to competitive and nondiscriminatory access to the Internet. HR 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. HR 6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 - Concerning scope of services covered and breadth of enforcement provisions. HR 6356 To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934 - Provisions related to reform USF. S 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. S 294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007- To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S 428 IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Concerning use of 911 databases. S 1446 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007 - Concerning the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes. S 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act - Data collection and disclosure obligations for carriers. S 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 - Concerning greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. S 2469 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act - FCC rulemaking reform and impact on carriers. S 2998 Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Consumer disclosure and regulatory obligations for pre-paid calling card providers. - DRAFT Wireless Telecommunications Access Devices Act - Issues related to enforcement provisions of draft legislation. - DRAFT FCC PROCESS Act - FCC rulemaking reform and impact on carriers. - FCC reviews of PEG Obligations. - FCC proceeding regarding Universal Service Fund Reform - To support comprehensive reform - Program access issues - To support elimination of terrestrial loophole.
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353); White Spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); U.S. International Trade Commission's Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues related to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Actions; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); Universal Service Fund Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278).
Client expense: $595,563 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Education
Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund; enhancing the public-private research partnerships necessary to improve education; protection of personally identifiable student information. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) PL 110-69 - America COMPETES Act (education provisions) H.R. 6104 and S. 3047 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Act of 2008 Regulations implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA; 20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3403, A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 42, Serving Everyone with Reliable, Vital Internet, Communications, and Education Act of 2007 H.R. 248, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 251, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 278, To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. H.R. 372, Freedom from Automated Political Calls Act H.R. 740, Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement (PHONE) Act of 2007 H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 852, Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act H.R. 958, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act H.R. 1383, Quelling of Unwanted Intrusive and Excessive Telephone Calls Act of 2007 H.R. 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 2035, Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2174, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 2569, Rural Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 2601, Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2720, Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 2725, Alarm Customer VOIP Notification Act of 2007 H.R. 2953, Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act of 2007 H.R. 3298, 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act H.R. 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3428, Rural America Digital Accessibility Act H.R. 3482, Same Number Act of 2007 H.R. 3541, Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 3627, Connect The Nation Act H.R. 3786, Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act H.R. 3791, SAFE Act of 2007 H.R. 3871, e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R. 3893, Connect America Now Act H.R. 3914, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4298, To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the regulations regarding the do-not-call registry to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry. H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. _____, Draft Legislation - Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act of 2008 H.R. 5682, Rural America Communication Expansion for the Future Act of 2008 H.R. 5747, Robocall Privacy Act of 2008 H.R. 5769, SMASH Act of 2008 H.R. 5806, School Emergency Notification Deployment Act H.R. 5846, Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008 H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 5983, Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R. 6123, Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act H.R. 6145, Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6320, To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century H.R. 6356, To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934 H.Res 1075, Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained. H. Res 1292, Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next- generation broadband networks to access the internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. S. 92, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 93, 911 Modernization Act S. 101, Universal Service for Americans Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007 S. 385, Interoperable Emergency Communications Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) S. 609, To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S. 744, Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act S. 780, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 781, Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 S. 1032, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S. 1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1260, Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. 1625, Counter Spy Act S. 1654, To prohibit the sale or provision of caller ID spoofing services. S. 1769, Same Number Act of 2007 S. 1853, Community Broadband Act S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S. 2096, Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act S. Res. 191, Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. S. 2661, The Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S. ____, Draft legislation to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic. Broadband Deployment Universal Service Video Issues Intercarrier Compensation S. 2831, A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission and for other purposes S. 2919, A bill to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic identification information S. 3138, Do-Not-Text Act of 2008
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 - Concerning role of network providers. HR 278 To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act - General support for bill. HR 401 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007 - Concerning the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes. HR 2972 Subway Cell Access Act - Concerning requirement that providers of wireless telephone services provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage. HR 3298 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Concerning the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. HR 3786 Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act - Concerning the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate telecommunications contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders. HR 3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Concerning use of 911 databases. HR 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. HR 5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - To amend the Clayton Act with respect to competitive and nondiscriminatory access to the Internet. HR 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. HR 6320 Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 - Concerning scope of services covered and breadth of enforcement provisions. HR 6356 To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934 - Provisions related to reform USF. S 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. S 294 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007- To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. S 428 IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Concerning use of 911 databases. S 1446 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007 - Concerning the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes. S 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 - Concerning greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. - DRAFT Wireless Telecommunications Access Devices Act - issues related to enforement provisions of draft legislation.
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353); White Spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues Related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); U.S. International Trade Commission's Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues Related to Federal Communications Commission Actions; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); Universal Service Fund Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278).
Client expense: $621,313 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Education
Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund; enhancing the public-private research partnerships necessary to improve education; protection of personally identifiable student information. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) PL 110-69 - America COMPETES Act (education provisions) H.R. 6104 and S. 3047 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Act of 2008 Regulations implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA; 20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3403, A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2008 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 - Concerning role of network providers. HR 278 To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act - General support for bill. HR 2972 Subway Cell Access Act - Concerning requirement that providers of wireless telephone services provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage. HR 3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Concerning access provisions. HR 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. S 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act - To oppose efforts to impose prescriptive regulations on Internet services and broadband networks. S 428 IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Concerning access provisions.
Client expense: $5,213,841 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 42, Serving Everyone with Reliable, Vital Internet, Communications, and Education Act of 2007 H.R. 248, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 251, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 278, To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. H.R. 372, Freedom from Automated Political Calls Act H.R. 740, Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement (PHONE) Act of 2007 H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 852, Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act H.R. 958, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act H.R. 1383, Quelling of Unwanted Intrusive and Excessive Telephone Calls Act of 2007 H.R. 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 2035, Rural Broadband Improvement Act H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2174, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 2569, Rural Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 2601, Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2720, Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 2725, Alarm Customer VOIP Notification Act of 2007 H.R. 2953, Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act of 2007 H.R. 3298, 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act H.R. 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3428, Rural America Digital Accessibility Act H.R. 3482, Same Number Act of 2007 H.R. 3541, Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 H.R. 3627, Connect The Nation Act H.R. 3786, Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act H.R. 3791, SAFE Act of 2007 H.R. 3871, e-KIDS Act of 2007 H.R. 3893, Connect America Now Act H.R. 3914, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4298, To direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the regulations regarding the do-not-call registry to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry. H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. _____, Draft Legislation - Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2007 H.R. _____, Draft Legislation - Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act of 2008 S. 92, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 93, 911 Modernization Act S. 101, Universal Service for Americans Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007 S. 385, Interoperable Emergency Communications Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) S. 609, To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S. 744, Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act S. 780, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 781, Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 S. 1032, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S. 1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1260, Data Security Act of 2007 S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. 1625, Counter Spy Act S. 1654, To prohibit the sale or provision of caller ID spoofing services. S. 1769, Same Number Act of 2007 S. 1853, Community Broadband Act S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S. 2096, Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions) S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 S. 2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act S. Res. 191, Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. S. 2661, The Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S. ____, Draft legislation to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic. Broadband Deployment Universal Service Video Issues Intercarrier Compensation
2008 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); White Spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); ITC Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues - FCC; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); USF Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278)
Client expense: $632,781 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Education
Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) PL 110-69 - America COMPETES Act (education provisions)
Client expense: $227,866 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2007 · year_end · Telecommunications
H.R. 1 - Implementing the 911 Commission Recommendations of 2007 H.R. 251 - Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 278 / S. 609 - Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act H.R. 401 / S. 1466 - National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007: WMATA Wireless Access
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000
2007 · year_end · Telecommunications
H.R. 1 - Implementing the 911 Commission Recommendations of 2007 H.R. 251 - Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 278 / S. 609 - Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act H.R. 401 / S. 1466 - National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007: WMATA Wireless Access
Client expense: $4,199,379 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · year_end · Telecommunications
Rural broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); network neutrality regulations (S. 215); white spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); appropriations/authorization issues related to the telecommunications industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); ITC Qualcomm decision; telecommunications issues-FCC; 700 MHz ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); USF Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278)
Client expense: $1,361,588 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · year_end · Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - Ongoing revision and implementation of regulations and guidance for schools and libraries Universal Service "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts, by Federal Commmunications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools/Libraries Division, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and E-Rate issues affecting K-12 public schools, school districts, students and teachers INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) - Preservation of ITFS broadcast spectrum for education entities and purposes during any Federal Communications Commission consideration of broadening ITFS allocation rules beyond the education community S 609/HR 278: THE "ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT," TO AMEND SECTION 254 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 - To exempt permanently, funds received for the Universal Service Fund, including the "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts for K-12 schools and libraries, from certain provisions of Title 31, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act HR 2449/S 1996 THE "ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2007" (ATTAIN) - To reauthorize Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) to provide grants to local school districts to improve K-12 teaching, student learning and systemic school reform through use of technology and technology literacy Telecommunications Act of 1996 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) S 609/HR 278: "The Anti-Deficiency Act" - to Amend Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 HR 2449/S 1996: The "Achievement Through Techology and Innovation Act"
H.R. 278, Universal Service Fund S. 609, Universal Service Fund H.R. 2054, Universal Service Fund
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Education
U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) S. 761 - America Competes Act (education provisions) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - Ongoing revision and implementation of regulations and guidance for schools and libraries Universal Service "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts, by Federal Commmunications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools/Libraries Division, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and E-Rate issues affecting K-12 public schools, school districts, students and teachers INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) - Preservation of ITFS broadcast spectrum for education entities and purposes during any Federal Communications Commission consideration of broadening ITFS allocation rules beyond the education community S 609/HR 278: THE "ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT," TO AMEND SECTION 254 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 - To exempt permanently, funds received for the Universal Service Fund, including the "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts for K-12 schools and libraries, from certain provisions of Title 31, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act HR 2449: THE "ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2007" (ATTAIN) - To reauthorize Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) to provide grants to local school districts to improve K-12 teaching, learning and systemic school reform through use of technology and technology literacy Telecommunications Act of 1996 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) S 609/HR 278: "The Anti-Deficiency Act" - to Amend Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 HR 2449: The "Achievement Through Techology and Innovation Act"
2007 · mid_year · Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - Ongoing revision and implementation of regulations and guidance for schools and libraries Universal Service "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts, by Federal Commmunications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools/Libraries Division, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and E-Rate issues affecting K-12 public schools, school districts, students and teachers INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) - Preservation of ITFS broadcast spectrum for education entities and purposes during any Federal Communications Commission consideration of broadening ITFS allocation rules beyond the education community S 609/HR 278: THE "ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT," TO AMEND SECTION 254 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 - To exempt permanently, funds received for the Universal Service Fund, including the "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts for K-12 schools and libraries, from certain provisions of Title 31, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act HR 2449: THE "ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2007" (ATTAIN) - To reauthorize Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) to provide grants to local school districts to improve K-12 teaching, learning and systemic school reform through use of technology and technology literacy Telecommunications Act of 1996 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) S 609/HR 278: "The Anti-Deficiency Act" - to Amend Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 HR 2449: The "Achievement Through Techology and Innovation Act"
| Democratic |
| WA |
| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| Bruce L. Braley | Democratic | IA |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican | WA |
| Charles A. Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher Cannon | Republican | UT |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Dan Boren | Democratic | OK |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| Dennis Moore | Democratic | KS |
| Denny Rehberg | Republican | MT |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Frederick Boucher | Democratic | VA |
| George Radanovich | Republican | CA |
| Harold Rogers | Republican | KY |
| Henry Brown | Republican | SC |
| James Marshall | Democratic | GA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jane Harman | Democratic | CA |
| Jay Inslee | Democratic | WA |
| Jeff Fortenberry | Republican | NE |
| John Kuhl | Republican | NY |
| John McHugh | Republican | NY |
| John Peterson | Republican | PA |
| John Shimkus | Republican | IL |
| Lee Terry | Republican | NE |
| Leonard L. Boswell | Democratic | IA |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Michael Arcuri | Democratic | NY |
| Michael H. Michaud | Democratic | ME |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Mike Ross | Democratic | AR |
| Nick J. Rahall II | Democratic | WV |
| Phil Hare | Democratic | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Steve King | Republican | IA |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Thomas Allen | Democratic | ME |
| Timothy V. Johnson | Republican | IL |
| Tom Latham | Republican | IA |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
| Zachary Space | Democratic | OH |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $3,160,401 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
Client expense: $3,323,795 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE