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NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008
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vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2011 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
E911 Surcharge Fairness Act of 2011 The Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments of 2007 (H.R. 1860) The E911 Reauthorization Act The Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 (H.R. 1860) Enhanced 911 Act of 2004 (H.R. 5419) Net 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 3403)
Client expense: $7,272 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
E911 Surcharge Fairness Act of 2011 The Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments of 2007 (H.R. 1860) The E911 Reauthorization Act The Digital Goods and Service Tax Fairness Act of 2011(H.R. 1860) Enhanced 911 Act of 2004(H.R. 5419) Net 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 3403)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century (Smith, Gordon), S. 101 Universal Service for America Act (Stevens), H.R. 6356 Universal Service Reform Accountability Efficiency Act of 2008, BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS AND MAPPING: S. 1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband deployment, H.R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher); INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom Act of 2008 (Conyers); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R. 3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher). S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E911 SERVICES: H.R. 3403 Net 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (Gordon); FOREBEARANCE: S. 2469 protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Inouye), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Dingell).
Client expense: $627,252 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
ADVANCED AND HIGH COST TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Rural Utility Service Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program - H.R. 2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act, H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act of 2007 (passed by House), H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Introduced in House), S. 1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Clinton), S. 1439 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 (Roberts), H.R. 2953 Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act, H.R. 2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Salazar); UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century (Smith, Gordon), S.101 Universal Service for Americans Act (Stevens), Stevens Staff Draft "Phantom Traffic"; BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS, and MAPPING: S. 1853, Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Lautenberg), S. 1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband Mapping Act, S. 541 Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 (Feingold), H.R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher), Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet - Markey Staff Discussion Draft "Broadband Census of America"; SPOOFING CALLER ID CPNI: S. 704 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill), H.R. 740 Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforsement Act - P.H.O.N.E (Scott, Roberts), H.R. 936 Prevention of Access to Phone Records Act (Dingell/Barton), S. 780 Proecting Consumer Phone Records Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill): INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R.5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), IP Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007; DBS: H.R. 3679 DBS Legislation State Video Tax (Conyers); FARM BILL: H.R. 2419 Farm Bill (Peterson), S. 2302 Farm Bill (Harkin); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R. 3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher), S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E911 SERVICES: H.R. 3403 Net Improvement Act of 2008 (Gordon); FOREBEARANCE: S. 2469 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forebearance Procedures Act (Inouye), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forebearance Procedures Act (Dingell); WIRELESS CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT: Discussion Draft (Markey).
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
ADVANCED AND HIGH COST TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Rural Utility Service Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program - H.R. 2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act, H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act of 2007 (passed by House), H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Introduced in House), S. 1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Clinton), S. 1439 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 (Roberts), H.R. 2953 Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act, H.R. 2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Salazar); UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century (Smith, Gordon), S.101 Universal Service for Americans Act (Stevens), Stevens Staff Draft "Phantom Traffic"; BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS, and MAPPING: S. 1853, Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Lautenberg), S. 1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband Mapping Act, S. 541 Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 (Feingold), H.R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher), Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet - Markey Staff Discussion Draft "Broadband Census of America"; SPOOFING CALLER ID CPNI: S. 704 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill), H.R. 740 Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforsement Act - P.H.O.N.E (Scott, Roberts), H.R. 936 Prevention of Access to Phone Records Act (Dingell/Barton), S. 780 Proecting Consumer Phone Records Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill): INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R.5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), IP Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007; DBS: H.R. 3679 DBS Legislation State Video Tax (Conyers); FARM BILL: H.R. 2419 Farm Bill (Peterson), S. 2302 Farm Bill (Harkin); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R. 3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher), S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E911 Services: H.R. 3403 Net 911 Improvement Act pf 2008 (Gordon); FORBEARANCE: S. 2469 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act of 2008 (Gordon), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Dingell)
| Republican |
| IL |
| Julia Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,124,242 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,200,873 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 743, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007, provisions relating to extension on prohibition on taxing access to the internet. S 156, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007, provisions relating to extension on prohibition on taxing access to the internet. Issues relating to wireless depreciation. Issues relating to wireless state and local moratorium amendment. HR 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Title III, authority to provide customer information. S 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007. HR 5793, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008.
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 251, HR 401/S1466, HR 608, HR 1597/S 234, HR 1776, HR 1788, HR 2054, HR 2419, HR 3298, HR 3281/S 1853, HR 3403, HR 3482/S 1769, HR 3565, HR 3627/S 1190, HR 3786, HR 3789, HR 3914, HR 3919, HR 5353, HR 5435/S 2507, HR 5717, HR 5769, HR 5846, HR 5994, HR 6003, HR 6320, HR 6356, S 101, S 215, S 337, S 428, S 711, S 1178, S 1190, S 1315, S 1492, S 1622, S 1965, S 2033, S 2046, S 2171, S 2361, S 2454, S 2831, S 3138, PL 109-171: The Deficit Reduction Act 2005, Title III - Digital Televisions Provisions, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 Draft, Prepaid Wireless Telecommunication Access Device Enforcement Act of 2008 Draft, Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008 (M2Z) Draft, Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act, Inform and Deter Spam Act Draft, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act Draft, Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act Draft, Converter Box Issues related to the DTV Transition, Federal Funding for DTV Transition Activities, Issues related to Federal Spectrum and Scoring, Issues related to the AWS Relocation Funding and Process, Issues related to the Siting of Wireless Towers, Issues related to Wireless Net Neutrality, Issues related to the FCC's Service Rules for the AWS-3 Band
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century (Smith, Gordon), S. 101 Universal Service for America Act (Stevens), H.R. 6356 Universal Service Reform Accountability Efficiency Act of 2008, BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS, and MAPPING: S.1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband Deployment, H.R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher); INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom Act of 2008 (Conyers); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R. 3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher), S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E. 911 SERVICES: H.R. 3403 Net 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (Gordon); FORBEARANCE: S. 2469 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Inouye), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Forbearance Procedures Act (Dingell).
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
ADVANCED AND HIGH COST TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Rural Utility Service Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program - H.R. 2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act, H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act of 2007 (Passed by House), H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Introduced in House), S. 1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Clinton), S. 1439 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 (Roberts), H.R. 2953 Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act, H.R. 2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Salazar); UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century (Smith, Gordon), S. 101 Universal Service for Americans Act (Stevens), Stevens Staff Draft "Phantom Traffic", H.R. 6356 Universal Service Reform Accountability Efficiency Act of 2008 (Barton); BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS, and MAPPING: S. 1853 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Lautenberg), s. 1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband Deployment Act, S. 541 Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 (Feingold), H.R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher), Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet - Markey Staff Discussion Draft " Broadband Census of America"; SPOOFING CALLER ID CPNI: S. 704 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill), H.R. 740 Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement Act - P.H.O.N.E. (Scott, Robert), H.R. 936 Prevention of Access to Phone Records Act (Dingell/Barton), S. 780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill): INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), I.P. Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007, S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (Snowe), H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom Act of 2008 (Conyers); FARM BILL: H.R. 2419 Farm Bill (Peterson), S. 2302 Farm Bill (Harkin); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R. 3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher), S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E-911 SERVICES: H.R. 3403 Net 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (Gordon); FORBEARANCE: S. 2469 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Inouye), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Dingell).
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
FISA: S.2248;H.R.3373. Internet Regulation: S.215;H.R.5353. Emergency 911: S.428;H.R.3403. Broadband Mapping: S.1492 and 2302;H.R.2419 and 3939. Intellectual Property: S.1145 and 2317;H.R.1908 and 4279. Tax: S.__ (VOIP Tax Sourcing Bill);H.R.__ (Wireless Internet Tax Moratorium). Listed Property: S.2668; H.R.5450. Extend Digital TV Transition: S.3663. Wireless National Framework/Consumer Protection: S.2033; H.R.__ (Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
ADDENDUM AND HIGH COST TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Rural Utility Service Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program - H.R. 2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act, H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act of 2007 (Passed by House), H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Introduced in House), S. 1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Clinton), S. 1439 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 (Roberts), H.R. 2953 Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act, H.R. 2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 (Salazar); UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century(Smith, Gordon), S. 101 Universal Service for Americans Act (Stevens), H.R. 6356 Universal Service Reform Accountability Efficiency Act of 2008 (Barton); BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS, AND MAPPING: S. 1853 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Lautenberg), S. 1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband Deployment , S. 541 Rural Opportunities Act of 2007(Feingold), H..R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher); SPOOFING CALLER ID CPNI: S. 704 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill), H.R. 740 Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement Act - P.H.O.N.E. (Scott, Robert), S.780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act of 2007 (Nelson, Bill); INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R. 5353 the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), I.P. Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007, S. 2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (Snowe), H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom Act of 2008 (Conyers); FARM BILL: H.R. 2419 Farm Bill (Peterson), S. 2303 Farm Bill (Harkin); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R.3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher), S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E. 911 SERVICES: H.R. 3403 Net Improvement Act of 2008 (Gordon); FORBEARANCE: S. 2469 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Inouye), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Dingell); WIRELESS CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT: Discussion Draft (Markey).
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Internet Regulation: S.215; H.R. 5353. Emergency 911: S.428; H.R.3403. Wireless National Framework/Consumer Protection: S.2033; H.R.__ (Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act). Listed Property: S.2668; H.R.5450. Extended Digital TV Transition: S.3663.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
FISA: S.2248; H.R.3773. Internet Regulation: S.215; H.R.5353. Emergency 911: S.428; H.R. 3403. Wireless National Framework/Consumer Protection: S.2033; H.R. __ (Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act). Broadband Mapping: S.1492 and 2302; H.R.2419 and 3939. Intellectual Property: S.1145 and 2317; H.R.1908 and 4279. Tax: S. __ (Wireless Internet Tax Moratorium). Listed Property: S. 2668; H.R. 5450. Extended Digital TV Transition: S.3663.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 251, HR 401/S1466, HR 608, HR 1597/S 234, HR 1776, HR 1788, HR 2054, HR 2419, HR 3298, HR 3281/S 1853, HR 3403, HR 3482/S 1769, HR 3565, HR 3627/S 1190, HR 3786, HR 3789, HR 3914, HR 3919, HR 5353, HR 5435/S 2507, HR 5717, HR 5769, HR 5846, HR 5994, HR 6003, HR 6320, HR 6356, S 101, S 215, S 337, S 428, S 711, S 1178, S 1190, S 1315, S 1492, S 1622, S 1965, S 2033, S 2046, S 2171, S 2361, S 2454, S 2831, S 3138, PL 109-171: The Deficit Reduction Act 2005, Title III - Digital Televisions Provisions, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 Draft, Prepaid Wireless Telecommunication Access Device Enforcement Act of 2008 Draft, Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008 (M2Z) Draft, Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act, Inform and Deter Spam Act Draft, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act Draft, Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act Draft, Converter Box Issues related to the DTV Transition, Federal Funding for DTV Transition Activities, Issues related to Federal Spectrum and Scoring, Issues related to the AWS Relocation Funding and Process, Issues related to the Siting of Wireless Towers, Issues related to Wireless Net Neutrality, Issues related to the FCC's Service Rules for the AWS-3 Band
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC ET Docket No. 04-186 - Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands - TV tuner interference and spectrum use issues FCC WT Docket No. 01-309 - Section 68.4(a) of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones - Equipment operation/compatibility FCC WT Docket No. 07-250 - Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets - Equipment operation/compatibility FCC ET Docket No. 02-380 - Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band - TV tuner interference and spectrum use issues FCC ET Docket No. 07-113 - Revision of the Commission's Rules Regarding Operation in the 57-64 GHz Band (RM-11104) - Ultra wideband wireless HD rules H.R. 6320 - 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act - Accessibility requirements for consumer electronics products; equipment design/operation H.R. 3403 - NET 911 Act - Equipment design/operation S. 428 - IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 - Equipment design/operation FCC WC Docket 04-36 - IP-Enabled Services - Equipment design/operation FCC WC Docket 07-52 - Broadband Industry Practices - Right to connect issues FCC PS Docket 07-287 - Commercial Mobile Alert System - Equipment design/operation FCC WT Docket 06-150 - Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762, and 777-792 MHz Bands - Equipment design/operation FCC PS Docket 06-229 - Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band - Equipment design and operating rules FCC WT Docket 07-195 - Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band - Operating rules in H-Block (1915-1920 MHz) and potential interference to DECT 6.0 cordless phones in adjacent UPCS Band (1920-1930 MHz) FCC RM-11485 - DECT Forum Petition to Modify the Service Rules for the UPCS Band 1920-1930 MHz - Operating rules in H-Block (1915-1920 MHz) and potential interference to DECT 6.0 cordless phones in adjacent UPCS Band (1920-1930 MHz) FCC WT Docket 04-356 - Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915-1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz Bands - Operating rules in H-Block (1915-1920 MHz) and potential interference to DECT 6.0 cordless phones in adjacent UPCS Band (1920-1930 MHz)
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General wireless standards; Standards policies; Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Federal jurisdiction over voice over internet protocol (VoIP); DTV transition; Economic Recovery Package VoIP FCC Universal Service Fund IP services Intercarrier compensation reform Spectrum reform White spaces H.R. 1597 S.234 S.337 Broadband census H.R.3919 S.1492 S.1853 E911 H.R. 3403 S.428 Accessibility legislation Wireless consumer protection H.R.275
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM: H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 (Boucher), S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century (Smith, Gordon), S. 101 Universal Service for America Act (Stevens), H.R. 6356 Universal Service Reform Accountability Efficiency Act of 2008, BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT, DATA COLLECTIONS, and MAPPING: S.1190 Connect the Nation Act (Durbin), S. 1492 Broadband Deployment, H.R. 3281 Community Broadband Act of 2007 (Boucher); INTERNET ACCESS: S. 215 Internet Preservation Act (Dorgan/Snowe), H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (Markey/Pickering), H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom Act of 2008 (Conyers); MUNICIPAL BROADBAND: H.R. 3281 Municipal Broadband Bill (Boucher), S. 1853 Municipal Broadband Bill (Lautenberg); E. 911 SERVICES: H.R. 3403 Net 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (Gordon); FORBEARANCE: S. 2469 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act (Inouye), H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Forbearance Procedures Act (Dingell).
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
HR2054/HR6356: Universal Service Reform Act HR3403: Modernization & Public Safety Act HR5353: Internet Freedom Preservation Act S425: IP-Enabled Voice Communications & Public Safety Act HR6320: 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act S1492: The Broadband Data Improvement Act Digital TV Transition, Spectrum, Network Neutrality, FCC Section 255, Accessibility, E911
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Spectrum Allocation Emergency Response/E911 (H.R.3403, S.428) Global Online Freedom Act (H.R.275) Privacy (H.R.251, H.R.740) Wireless Telecommunications Consumer Protection (S.2033, S.2171) Global Online Freedom Act (H.R.275) Driver Privacy Protection Act - Telematics Universal Service Funding, Telecommunications Access XM-Sirius Merger HD Radio WCS Licensing
Client expense: $3,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 251 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 401 / S. 1466 National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - Access to Wireless Services in Metrorail H.R. 608 - Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 H.R. 1597 / S. 234 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 - White Spaces H.R. 1776 Call Center Consumers Right to Know Act H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - WAMA H.R. 3298 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Wireless Service Contract Termination H.R. 3281 / S. 1853 Community Broadband Act of 2007 H.R. 3402 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3403 9-1-1 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3482 / S. 1769 Same Number Act of 2007 H.R. 3565 Insular Rate for Cellular Customers Act H.R. 3627 / S. 1190 Connect the Nation Act H.R. 3786 - Servicemembers Telecom Contract Relief Act - Cell Phone Contracts H.R. 3789 Consumer Cellphone Number Distribution Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3914 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5435 / S. 2507 DTV Border Fix Act of 2007 H.R. 5717 Inform and Deter Spam Act H.R. 5769 Stop M-Spam Abuse as a Sales Industry Habit (SMASH) Act of 2008 H.R. 5846 Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008 (M2Z) H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 H.R. 6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Wireless Service in Metrorail H.R. 6320 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R. 6356 - Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008 H.R. 7013 / S. 3663 - Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act of 2008 S. 101 USA Act S. 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 337 White Spaces Act of 2007 S. 428 IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 602 - Safe Child Viewing Act S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S. 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act S. 1190 Connect the Nation Act S. 1315 Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act S. 1622 FCC Upper 700 MHz Band Plan Reevaluation S. 1965 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act S. 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 S. 2046 Text a Tip Act of 2007 S. 2171 - Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act S. 2361 Wireless Telephone Privacy Act S. 2831 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 S. 2998 - Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act S. 3138 - Do Not Text Act of 2008 S. 3420 - Open Wireless Internet Act P.L. 109-171 The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Title III Digital Television Provisions Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 Draft Prepaid Wireless Telecommunication Access Device Enforcement Act of 2008 Draft Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act Inform and Deter Spam Act Draft 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act Draft Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act Draft Converter Box Issues related to the DTV Transition Federal Funding for DTV Transition Activities Issues related to Federal Spectrum and Scoring Issues related to the AWS Relocation Funding and Process Issues related to the Siting of Wireless Towers Issues related to Wireless "Net Neutrality" Issues related to the FCC's Service Rules for the AWS-2 and AWS-3 Band Issues related to Phantom Traffic Issues related to the Universal Service Fund Issues related to Intercarrier Compensation Issues related to Early Termination Fees Issues related to 700 MHz D Block Issues Related to the Use of Radio Jamming Equipment in Correctional Facilities.
Client expense: $1,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.6320; H.R.5353; S.428; S.1492; H.R.3403; H.R.3919; H.R.3402
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.6320; H.R.5353; S.428; S.1492; H.R.3403; H.R.3919; H.R.3402
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S 428; IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007-E-911 Issues H.R. 3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 Telecommunications Issues, Voice-over Internet protocol issues, and Number portability legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Telecommunications and emergency communications services; provisioning of next generation 911 services FCC Dockets PS 07-114, 05-196, 08-171; WC 04-36; 08-33 DOT NG911 Initiative HR 3403, NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General broadband, telecommunications and wireless policy issues; universal service reform; Internet regulation; the Digital Television Transition; S. 1492, the "Broadband Data Improvement Act;" S. 215/H.R. 5353, the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act;" S. 602, the "Child Safe Viewing Act;" S. 156/H.R. 743, the "Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007;" S.101, the "Universal Service for Americans Act;" H.R. 2054, the "Universal Service Reform Act of 2007;" S. 711, the "Universal Service for the 21st Century Act;" H.R. 2419, the "Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007;" H.R. 3919, the "Broadband Census of America Act of 2007," provisions relating to proprietary information; H.R. 3403, the "911 Modernization and Safety Act of 2007," provisions relating to CPNI data and interconnection, retention marketing practices and number porting times; H.R. 6320, the "Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008" provisions relating to access to Internet-based services and equipment, universal access and emergency access; approval of proposed Alltel merger; H.R. 3914, the "Protecting Consumers through Proper Forebearance Procedures Act" relating to period required for FCC decisions; and H.R. 3402, the "Calling Card Consumer Protection Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 2998 - Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 3402 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3403 - NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6356 - Universal Service Reform, Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2008 Intercarrier compensation and universal service fund reform
Client expense: $3,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S.1927, Protect America Act of 2007. S.101, Universal Service for Americans Act. H.R.2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007. S.711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act. H.R.3914/ S.2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act. S.1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R.3403, 911Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. H.R.6356, Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008. S.2998, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Issues related to telecommunications, DTV transmission and prepaid calling cards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $260,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
A la carte programming H.R.3403: 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.3919: Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R.5353:Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets H.R. 5635: Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 H.Res.79: Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need. VOIP 911 H.R.2844/S.2302: Food Security and Agricultural Development Act of 2007 Retention marking Privacy Retransmission Content
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Cable ownership cap Multicast must carry Program carriage Leased access Network neutrality DTV transition A la carte programming H.R.3403: 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.3919: Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R.5353:Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets H.R. 5635: Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 H.Res.79: Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need. VOIP 911 H.R.2844/S.2302: Food Security and Agricultural Development Act of 2007 Retention marking Privacy Retransmission consent Support of private negotiations related to carriage and pricing of programming
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband Mapping (S. 1492, H.R. 3919, H.R. 2419, S. 1190) Net Regulations (S. 215, H.R. 5353) E911 (S. 428, H.R. 3403) Universal Service (S. 101, H.R. 2054, HR 6356) Special Access VoIP Interconnection Disability Accesss to Telecommunications (HR 6320) Program Access Phantom Traffic (S. 2919) Behavioral (targeted) online marketing Pre-paid calling cards (H.R. 3402, S. 2998)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S.1927, Protect America Act of 2007. S.101, Universal Service for Americans Act. H.R.2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007. S.711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act. H.R.3914/ S.2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act. S.1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R.3403, 911Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. H.R.6356, Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008. S.2998, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Issues related to telecommunications, DTV transmission and prepaid calling cards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Net neutrality and broadband: H.R.5353, The Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation ActS.1190, Connect the Nation Act; S.1492, Broadbant Data Improvement Act General issues related to protecting the Internet from attempts by network operators to block or degrade content. Universal Service Reform: H.R.2045, The Universal Service Reform Act of 2006 S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act Emergency Services over VOIP Networks: S.428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.3403, The 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R.3403, The New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6320, The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION HR 251, HR 936, HR 2035, HR 2054, HR 2725, HR 3403, HR 3482, HR 3678, HR 3679, HR 3773, HR 3791, HR 3919, S 92, S 93, S 101, S 156, S 215, S 234, S 337, S 428, S 602, S 711, S 744, S 1178, S 1190, S 1439, S 1492, S 1622, S 1769, S 1780, S 2248, HR 3914, HR 5353, HR 5769, HR 5994, HR 6320, HR 6356, HR 7013, S 2469, S 2831, S 3249, S3663
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Regulation of wireless industry HR 251, HR 401, HR 936, HR 2054, HR 3298, HR 3403, HR 3482, HR 3789, HR 3919, S 92, S 93, S 101, S 215, S 234, S 337, S 428, S 744, S 1190, S 1492, S 1622, S 1769, S 2033, S 2171, S 2361, S 2454, HR 3402, HR 3786, HR 3914, HR 5353, HR 5769, HR 5846, HR 5994, HR 6320, HR 6356, S 2469, S 2831, S 3138, HR 5717, HR 7013, S 2507, S3663
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.6357, the "Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008" or the PRO(TECH)T Act, privacy and security of health information transferred over broadband or telephone lines. H.R.5353/S.215, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008, Net neutrality related issues; and non-discriminatory access to Internet. H.R.3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, Emergency service on non-traditional phone lines. Universal Service Reform, Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2008, To reform collection and distribution of funds.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Monitor legislation pertaining to net neutrality (HR 5353), E-911 (HR 3403), broadband mapping (HR 3919), International Bearer Circuit (IBC) regulatory fees, and special access.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal service reform (HR 2054, S. 711, S. 101, HR 6356); Network regulation (S. 215, HR 5353); broadband loans (HR 2419, S. 2302, S. 1439); VoIP E-911 (HR 3403, S. 428); Broadband mapping (S. 1492, HR 3919, HR 3627, S. 1190); intercarrier compensation (S. 2919); FTC reauthorization (S. 2831); DTV education; FCC forbearance process (HR 3914); rural health care grants; pole attachment rates; prepaid calling card regulations; VoIP disabled access (staff draft); online privacy regulation.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
FISA: S.2248; H.R.3773. Internet Regulation: S.215; H.R. 5353. Emergency 911: S.428; H.R.3403. Wireless National Framework/Consumer Protection: S.2033; H.R.__ (Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act). Broadband Mapping: S.1492 and 2302; H.R.2419 and 3939. Intellectual Property: S.1145 and 2317; H.R.1908 and 4279. Tax: S.__(VOIP Tax Sourcing); H.R.__(Wireless Internet Tax Moratorium). Listed Property: S.2668; H.R.5450. DTV Transition: S.3663.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Emergency 911: S.428; H.R.3403.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Internet Regulation: S.215; H.R. 5353. Emergency 911: S.428; H.R.3403. Wireless National Framework/Consumer Protection: S.2033; H.R.__ (Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act). Listed Property: S.2668; H.R.5450. Extended Digital TV Transition: S.3663.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
FISA: S.2248; H.R.3773. Internet Regulation: S.215; H.R.5353. Emergency 911: S.428; H.R.3403. Wireless National Framework/Consumer Protection: S.2033; H.R.__(Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act). Broadband Mapping: S.1492 and 2302; H.R.2419 and 3939. Intellectual Property: S.1145 and 2317; H.R. 1908 and 4279. Tax: S.__(VOIP Tax Sourcing Bill); H.R.__(Wireless Internet Tax Moratorium). Listed Property: S.2668; H.R.5450. DTV Transition: S.3663.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Cable ownership cap Multicast must carry Program carriage Leased access Network neutrality DTV transition A la carte programming H.R.3403: 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.3919: Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R.5353:Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets H.R. 5635: Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 H.Res.79: Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need. VOIP 911 H.R.2844/S.2302: Food Security and Agricultural Development Act of 2007 Retention marking Privacy Retransmission consent
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Communications Act of 1934 as amended. Sections 201/202, 251, 252, 254, 272 Telecommunications Act of 1996. Section 10 - Forbearance HR 3403 - 911 Modernization and Public Saftey Act - specifically Title II (Liability Parity) and Title III (Customer Information) S 428 - IP Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 - specifically Section 3 ( Liability Parity) S 2469 and HR 3914 - Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act . To amend Section 10 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Removes "deemed granted" from statute HR 3821 - Community Broadband Act of 2007 - Allowing for the local government provision of advanced communications capability and services HR 5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 and general issues concerning network management HR 2054 - Universal Service Reform Act - specifically contribution mechanism reform Petition of Verizon for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 USC Section 160 in Rhode Island - WC Docket No. 08-24 Petition to Establish Procedural Requirements to Govern Proceedings for Forbearance Under Section 10 of the Communications Act as Amended - WC Docket No. 07-267 Petitions for Forbearance Regarding ESP Access Charge Exemption - WC Docket Nos. 07-256 and 08-8 Petitions of Qwest Corporation for Forbearance in the Denver, Minneapolis-St Paul, Phonenix, and Seattle Metropolitcan Statistical Areas - WC Docket No. 07-97 Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime - CC Docket No. 01-92 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers - WC Docket No. 07-135 Petition to develop rules for the retirement of copper facilities - WC H.R.6356 : To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934. Specifcally Section 2 reforming USF contribution mechanism Intercarrier Compensation and Universal Service Program Reform - specifically proposed Report and Order, Order on Remand, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the comprehensive reform of intercarrier compensation and universal service Draft legislation to reform FCC procedures - FCC Procedural Reform for Openness and Clarity Encouraging Sensible Solutions Act or the FCC PROCESS Act
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues relating to wireless depreciation. HR 5793, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008. S 2668, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008. HR 5450, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008. Issues relating to wireless state and local moratorium amendment. HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007. HR 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007. HR 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. HR 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3249, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2008. HR 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008. HR 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007/NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General wireless standards Standards policies Broadband deployment WiFi issues Federal jurisdiction over voice over internet protocol (VoIP) DTV transition VoIP FCC Universal Service Fund IP services Intercarrier compensation reform Spectrum reform White spaces H.R. 1597 S.234 S.337 Broadband census H.R.3919 S.1492 S.1853 E911 H.R. 3403 S.428 Accessibility legislation Wireless consumer protection H.R.275
Client expense: $401,265 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC ET Docket No. 04-186 - Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands FCC WT Docket No. 01-309 - Section 68.4(a) of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones FCC WT Docket No. 07-250 - Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets FCC ET Docket No. 02-380 - Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band FCC ET Docket No. 07-113 - Revision of the Commission's Rules Regarding Operation in the 57-64 GHz Band (RM-11104) H.R. 6320 - 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act - Accessibility requirements for consumer products H.R. 3403 - NET 911 Act S. 428 - IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 FCC WC Docket 04-36 - IP-Enabled Services FCC WC Docket 07-52 - Broadband Industry Practices FCC PS Docket 07-287 - Commercial Mobile Alert System FCC WT Docket 06-150 - Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762, and 777-792 MHz Bands FCC PS Docket 06-229 - Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band FCC WT Docket 07-195 - Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band FCC RM-11485 - DECT Forum Petition to Modify the Service Rules for the UPCS Band 1920-1930 MHz
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Voice competition Issues, including number portability, retention marketing, and interconnection; Implementation of section 251 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding telephone number portability, specifically local number portability porting interval and validation requirements H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007/S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act/ H.R. 6356, Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008, specifically regarding reform of the universal service fund; S. 1769, Same Number Act of 2007, specifically regarding number portability; H.R. 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007/S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications Public Safety Act of 2007, specifically regarding promotion of public safety by facilitating deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services; H.R. 6320, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008, specifically regarding disabilities access
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General wireless standards Standards policies Broadband deployment WiFi issues Federal jurisdiction over voice over internet protocol (VoIP) DTV transition VoIP FCC Universal Service Fund IP services Intercarrier compensation reform Spectrum reform White spaces H.R. 1597 S.234 S.337 Broadband census H.R.3919 S.1492 S.1853 E911 H.R. 3403 S.428 Accessibility legislation Wireless consumer protection H.R.275
Client expense: $401,265 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Regulation of wireless industry HR 251, HR 401, HR 936, HR 2054, HR 3298, HR 3403, HR 3482, HR 3789, HR 3919, S 92, S 93, S 101, S 215, S 234, S 337, S 428, S 744, S 1190, S 1492, S 1622, S 1769, S 2033, S 2171, S 2361, S 2454, HR 3402, HR 3786, HR 3914, HR 5353, HR 5769, HR 5846, HR 5994, HR 6320, HR 6356, S 2469, S 2831, S 3138, HR 5717, HR 7013, and S 2507
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE