Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
Legislative Progress
Introduced
October 22, 2007
Latest Action
November 14, 2007
Primary Sponsor
Edward J. MarkeyDemocratic(MA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
66pct
23d open
vs 7,255 other HR bills in the 110th — cohort avg 47d
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2010 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; Implementation of network management regulations; S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability H.R. 3458, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R.3924, the Real Stimulus Act of 2009/S. 1836 the Internet Freedom Act of 2009, specifically regarding regulation the Internet H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, the Broadband Initiatives Program, Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband, Nationwide Broadband Mapping, the National Broadband Plan, and Analog TV Converter Coupons H.R. 691, Broadband Access Equality Act of 2009, specifically regarding improving rural and underserved area accessibility H.R. 1084, The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, regarding the regulation of commercial advertisement volume level H.R. 2902, the Broadband Internet Fairness Act, specifically regarding metered billing issues H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act, specifically regarding security policies and procedures to protect data S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009, specifically regarding the establishment of a cyber security advisory panel H.R. 3745, the Community Access Preservation Act of 2009 regarding Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) stations issues, specifically regarding carriage requirements H.R. 2428/S. 1266, the Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, regarding installation of broadband conduits in highway construction projects; H.R. 1076, the Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009, specifically regarding privacy issues S. 1047, the School and Family Education about the Internet Act of 2009, regarding internet safety grant programs S. 1490, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act, specifically regarding unauthorized access of sensitive personally identifiable information S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act, regarding individual notification of a personal data breach H.R. 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009, H.R. 3101/S.3304, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 specifically regarding disabilities access H.R. 5548/S. 3480, the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client expense: $362,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; Implementation of network management regulations; S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability H.R. 3458, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R.3924, the Real Stimulus Act of 2009/S. 1836 the Internet Freedom Act of 2009, specifically regarding regulation the Internet H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, the Broadband Initiatives Program, Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband, Nationwide Broadband Mapping, the National Broadband Plan, and Analog TV Converter Coupons H.R. 691, Broadband Access Equality Act of 2009, specifically regarding improving rural and underserved area accessibility H.R. 1084, The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, regarding the regulation of commercial advertisement volume level H.R. 2902, the Broadband Internet Fairness Act, specifically regarding metered billing issues H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act, specifically regarding security policies and procedures to protect data S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009, specifically regarding the establishment of a cyber security advisory panel H.R. 3745, the Community Access Preservation Act of 2009 regarding Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) stations issues, specifically regarding carriage requirements H.R. 2428/S. 1266, the Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, regarding installation of broadband conduits in highway construction projects; H.R. 1076, the Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009, specifically regarding privacy issues S. 1047, the School and Family Education about the Internet Act of 2009, regarding internet safety grant programs S. 1490, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act, specifically regarding unauthorized access of sensitive personally identifiable information S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act, regarding individual notification of a personal data breach H.R. 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009, H.R. 3101, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 specifically regarding disabilities access
2009 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability H.R. 3458, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R.3924, the Real Stimulus Act of 2009/S. 1836 the Internet Freedom Act of 2009, specifically regarding regulation the Internet H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband/Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, Comprehensive, Nationwide Broadband Mapping, National Broadband Strategy, and Analog TV Converter Coupons H.R. 691, Broadband Access Equality Act of 2009, specifically regarding improving rural and underserved area accessibility H.R. 1084, The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, regarding the regulation of commercial advertisement volume level H.R. 2902, the Broadband Internet Fairness Act, specifically regarding metered billing issues H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act, specifically regarding security policies and procedures to protect data S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009, specifically regarding the establishment of a cyber security advisory panel H.R. 3745, the Community Access Preservation Act of 2009 regarding Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) stations issues, specifically regarding carriage requirements H.R. 2428/S. 1266, the Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, regarding installation of broadband conduits in highway construction projects H.R. 4167, the Federal Communications Collaboration Act, regarding commissioner nonpublic meetings
2009 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability H.R. 3458, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband/Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, Comprehensive, Nationwide Broadband Mapping, National Broadband Strategy, and Analog TV Converter Coupons H.R. 691, Broadband Access Equality Act of 2009, specifically regarding improving rural and underserved area accessibility H.R. 1084, The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, regarding the regulation of commercial advertisement volume level H.R. 2902, the Broadband Internet Fairness Act, specifically regarding metered billing issues H.R. 1076, the Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009, specifically regarding privacy issues S. 1047, the School and Family Education about the Internet Act of 2009, regarding internet safety grant programs
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of section 612 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding leased access and cable regulations; Implementation of section 614 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding low power television; Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability S. 215, Internet Preservation Act/H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008/H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R. 681, Digital Television Transition Extension Act of 2009/S. 328 DTV Delay Act, regarding the 116-day extension of the DTV Transition deadline H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband/Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, Comprehensive, Nationwide Broadband Mapping, National Broadband Strategy, and Analog TV Converter Coupons; H.R. 691, Broadband Access Equality Act of 2009, specifically regarding improving rural and underserved area accessibility; H.R. 1084, The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, regarding the regulation of commercial advertisement volume level
| Democratic |
| TN |
| Charles A. Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Fred Upton | Republican | MI |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Heather Wilson | Republican | NM |
| Hilda Solis | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Barton | Republican | TX |
| John D. Dingell | Democratic | MI |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Thomas Allen | Democratic | ME |
| Zachary Space | Democratic | OH |
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General telecommunications issues; spectrum management; Internet legislation; special access; net regulation; wireless regulation; privacy; FCC regulatory; universal service fund; public safety. S.2171, Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act H.R.3402, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1597 and S.234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 Telecommunication interconnection access (no legislation)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of section 612 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding leased access and cable regulations; Implementation of section 614 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding low power television; Implementation of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability S. 215, Internet Preservation Act/H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008/H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R. 681, Digital Television Transition Extension Act of 2009/S. 328 DTV Delay Act, regarding the 116-day extension of the DTV Transition deadline H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband/Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, Comprehensive, Nationwide Broadband Mapping, National Broadband Strategy, and Analog TV Converter Coupons H.R. 691, Broadband Access Equality Act of 2009, specifically regarding improving rural and underserved area accessibility
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
General telecommunications issues; spectrum management; Internet legislation; special access; net regulation; wireless regulation; privacy; FCC regulatory; foreign intelligence surveillance act legislation; universal service fund: S.1927 (Public Law 110-55), the Protect America Act of 2007; H.R.3773, the RESTORE Act of 2007 H.R. 6304, the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-261) S.2171, Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act H.R.3402, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1597 and S.234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 Telecommunication interconnection access (no legislation)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of section 612 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding leased access and cable regulations; Implementation of section 614 of the Communications Act, as amended, reagarding low power television; Implementation of Defecit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television; Implementation of carriage of digital television broadcast signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, regarding small cable operators; Implementation of section 224 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding pole attachment rates for cable operators and other service providers; Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent; Implementation of section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy; Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices; Carriage of public, educational and governmental channels; S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband mapping and availability; S. 215, Internet Preservation Act/H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008/H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, specifically regarding network nondiscrimination; H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act, specifically regarding requiring employees at call centers who receive or initiate phone calls to disclose physical location;
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 2054, S. 101, HR 3919, S. 1769, S. 1492, HR 6356, S. 2831, HR 2419, S. 2919, and Intercarrier Compensation
Client expense: $67,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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
Open Internet access; net neutrality: FCC NOI on broadband practices, S. 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act; spectrum allocation: 700 MHz auction proceeding, TV white spaces proceeding, dynamic auction docket; broadband policies: VOIP regulations, H.R. 3281 - Community Broadband Act of 2007, S. 1492 - Broadband Data Improv. Act, S. Res. 191 on broadband networks, S. 1493 - Advanced Info and Comm. Tech Research Act, S. 1190 - Connect the Nation Act, H.R. 3919 - Broadband Census Act; broadcast political advertising issues; telecom accessibility: H.R. 6320 - Twenty-first Century Communications and Video; inter-carrier compensation reform; universal service reform; broadband issues related to the proposed economic stimulus package.
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
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
H.R. 3402, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act; all provisions. H.R. 3419, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act; all provisions. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007; all provisions. H.R. 5353, The Internet Freedom Preservation Act; all provisions. H.R. 6320, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act; all provisions. H.R. 6831, Copper Theft Prevention Act; all provisions. S.215, The Internet Freedom Preservation Act; all provisions. S.1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act; all provisions. S.2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act; all provisions. S.2998, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008; all provisions. S.3666, Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008; all provisions. Issues related to FCC Intercarrier compensation proposal (House and Senate): provisions related to intercarrier compensation and reform of universal service contributions and distributions.
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
HR278/S609-To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934; HR1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007; HR2569 Rural Broadband Deployment Act; S1439 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007; HR3428 Rural America Digital Accessibility Act; HR3627/S1190 Connect The Nation Act; HR3893 Connect America Now Act; HR3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007; HR5353/S215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; S1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act; HR3461 Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and reorganizing New and efficient Technologies Act of 2007 (SAFER NET Act); HR3577-To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet safety education programs; S1965 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act; S2344 Internet Safety Education Act of 2007.
Client expense: $72,957 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Implementation of section 612 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding leased access and cable regulations. Implementation of section 613 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding cable ownership limits. Implementation of section 614 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding low power television. Implementation of section 616 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding carriage of independent programming. Implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, regarding digital television. Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent. Implementation of section 628 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding multiple dwelling units. Implementation of section 631of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding privacy. Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices. Carriage of public, educational, and governmental channels. S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act./ H.R.5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 / H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Non Discrimination Act of 2008, including network management. S.1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. S.3154, S.3156, and H.R. 6209, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Acts.
Client expense: $3,810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband deployment, net neutrality, network management, rural broadband Congress: HR 3919 - Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband. VOIP/IP Services. Universal Service Fund. Intercarrier Compensation issues. TV White Spaces issue. S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007. S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act. H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007. H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Media Ownership. Broadband buildout. Network Neutrality. White Spaces. "Broadband Census of America Act" (H.R. 3919)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
All policy issues relating to the telecommunications industry, including the implementation of the Telecommuications Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-104) and congressional oversight of that implementation and video franchise reform; and all legislation, including but not limited to H.R. 3919, H.R. 3679 and S. 1492
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, 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 · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
HR 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 608, Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 HR 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2566, National Digital Television Consumer Education Act H.R. 2821, Television Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (As relates to rural utility service) HR 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 HR 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 HR 6320, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 HR 6356, Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008 S. 124, Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007 S. 215, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. 1769, Same Number Act of 2007 S. 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act
Client expense: $1,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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
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
Universal Service Fund FCC Forbearance concerns associated with H.R. 3914, "Protecting Consumers through Proper Procedures Act" 700 MHz Auction Rules Network Control concerns associated with H.R. 5353, "Internet Freedom Act of 2008" Broadband Mapping concerns associated with H.R. 3919 Special Access Online Advertising and associated privacy reasons Intercarrier Compensation Reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 1492 - Broadband Data Improvement Act H.R. 275 - Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 6320 - Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R. 3914 - Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R. 3919 - Broadband Census Act of America Internet Advertising (behavioral advertising on the Internet)
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
800 MHz rebanding Spectrum interoperability Spectrum reform S.2033: Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 S.2171: Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act H.R.3402: 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 Telecommunication interconnection access (no legislation) ARMIS report at FCC (no legislation) H.R.3773/S.2248: FISA Amendments Act of 2007 S.215: Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R.5353: Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R.3914/S.2469: Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R.1597/S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 S.93: Modernization Act H.R.3919: Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Education
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1492, to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding broadband services. H.R.1635, to reauthorize the 2000 Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. H.R.2035, to improve the rural broadband program. H.R.2174, to amend the 1936 Rural Electrification Act by creating an Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives. H.R.2569, to codify certain eligibility rule changes proposed for the rural broadband access program. H.R.2953, to amend the 1936 Rural Electrification Act to help rural broadband program. H.R.3281, to improve accessibility of broadband services and capability. H.R.3428, to bridge the digital divide in rural areas. H.R.3919, to provide for a nationwide inventory of existing broadband service. H.R.4137, to amend and extend the 1965 Higher Education Act. H.R.5353, to establish broadband policy and provide for broadband summits. H.R.5682, to improved broadband service access in rural and underserved areas of the U.S. S.1032, to amend the 1936 Rural Electrification Act to create a USDA Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives. S.1439, to reauthorize the broadband loan program under the 1936 Rural Electrification Act. S.1853, to help broadband accessibility and services. S.2051, to amend and extend the 1965 Higher Education Act, to improve rural school programs. Issues other than legislation: Rural education grant funding. Education technology. Rural schools. Telecommunications. Public-funded research.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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. 3325, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S. 3464, International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6530, Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 S. 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 5938, (Title 1) Former Vice President Protection Act, (Title 2) Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008, provisions related to identity theft S. 2831, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act H.R. 5793, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 H.R 5353/S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act - including net neutrality provisions H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - including net neutrality provisions H.R. 6320, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act H.R. 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General telecommunications issues; spectrum management; Internet legislation; special access; net regulation; wireless regulation; privacy; FCC regulatory; foreign intelligence surveillance act legislation; universal service fund: S.1927 (Public Law 110-55), the Protect America Act of 2007; H.R.3773, the RESTORE Act of 2007 H.R. 6304, the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-261) S.2171, Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act H.R.3402, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.1597 and S.234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R.3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 Telecommunication interconnection access (no legislation)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Monitored all legislative activity with respect to issues influencing the telecommunications industry. Specifically: S. 704/H.R. 740, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent called ID spoofing and for other purposes S. 385, to improve the interoperability of emergency communications equipment. S. 93, to authorize NTIA to borrow against anticipated receipts of the Digital Television and Public Safety Fund to initiate migration to a national IP-enabled emergency network capable of receiving and responding to all citizen activated emergency communications. S. 428, to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes; would grant IP-enabled voice providers the right of access to essential 911 components comparable to the rights of access granted to commercial mobile service providers. S. 166/H.R. 436, to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. S. 1190, to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes 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 S. 101, to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934 S. 234/S.337, to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces S. 711, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal service, establish a separate account within the universal service fund to support the deployment of broadband service in unserved areas of the United States and for other purposes S. 215, to amend the Communication Act 1934 to ensure net neutrality S.2171 : A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a uniform set of customer service and consumer protection requirements for providers of wireless telecommunications services. S.2033 : A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. H.R. 836 to amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security,and for other purposes H.R. 936/S.92 to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisitions and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes H.R. 2054, to reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes H.R. 338, to improve communications interoperability for emergency response H.R. 1776, to require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees Universal Service and intercarrier compensation reform@FCC. H.R.436 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 To restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R.1776 Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees. H.R.3010 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. H.R.3298 21st Century Service members Protection Act To amend 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. H.R.3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes. H.R. 5793 and S.166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R. 6320, To ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st century. S.609 Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act A bill 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.780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes. S.1190 Connect the Nation Act A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes. S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation. H.R. 7000 The Universal Service Roaming Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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
Broadband Deployment Provisions related to broadband deployment in the following pieces of legislation: S. 101, USA Act, , provisions related to broadband deployment S. 1032, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007, all provisions S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act, all provisions S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act , all provisions S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, all provisions S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act, all provisions S. 2228, Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship, and Health Act of 2007, all provisions S. 3260, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009, provisions related to broadband deployment H.R. 1818, Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 2174, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, all provisions H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, provisions related to broadband deployment H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, provisions related to broadband deployment H.R. 3893, Connect America Now Act, all provisions H.R. 3627, Connect The Nation Act, all provisions H.R. 2569, Rural Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 5682, Rural America Communication Expansion for the Future Act of 2008, all provisions H. RES. 1457, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in our Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
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 · Education
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1492, to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding broadband services. H.R.1635, to reauthorize the 2000 Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. H.R.2035, to improve the rural broadband program. H.R.2174, to amend the 1936 Rural Electrification Act by creating an Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives. H.R.2569, to codify certain eligibility rule changes proposed for the rural broadband access program. H.R.2953, to amend the 1936 Rural Electrification Act to help rural broadband program. H.R.3281, to improve accessibility of broadband services and capability. H.R.3428, to bridge the digital divide in rural areas. H.R.3919, to provide for a nationwide inventory of existing broadband service. H.R.4137, to amend and extend the 1965 Higher Education Act. H.R.5353, to establish broadband policy and provide for broadband summits. H.R.5682, to improved broadband service access in rural and underserved areas of the U.S. S.1032, to amend the 1936 Rural Electrification Act to create a USDA Office of Rural Broadband Initiatives. S.1439, to reauthorize the broadband loan program under the 1936 Rural Electrification Act. S.1853, to help broadband accessibility and services. S.2051, to amend and extend the 1965 Higher Education Act, to improve rural school programs. Issues other than legislation: Rural education grant funding. Education technology. Rural schools. Telecommunications. Public-funded research.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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
Open Internet access; net neutrality: FCC NOI on broadband practices, S. 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act; spectrum allocation: 700 MHz auction proceeding, TV white spaces proceeding, dynamic auction docket; broadband policies: VOIP regulations, H.R. 3281 - Community Broadband Act of 2007, S. 1492 - Broadband Data Improv. Act, S. Res. 191 on broadband networks, S. 1493 - Advanced Info and Comm. Tech Research Act, S. 1190 - Connect the Nation Act, H.R. 3919 - Broadband Census Act; Broadcast political advertising issues; telecom accessibility: H.R. 6320 - Twenty-first Century Communications and Video; inter-carrier compensation reform; universal service reform.
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright 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
"Broadband Census of America Act" (H.R. 3919); Media Ownership, Resolution of Dissapproval; Broadband buildout; Network Neutrality; White Spaces
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Digital Television Transition for Broadcasters Implementation of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules, specifically regarding small cable operators Implementation of Section 224 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding pole attachment rates for cable operators and other service providers; Implementation of section 614 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding low power television; S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act/H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically regarding broadband availability; Carriage of public, educational, and government channels and C-SPAN programming; S. 215, Internet Preservation Act/H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009/H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, specifically regarding net neutrality and network management practices; H.R. 4120, Effective Child Pornagraphy Prosecution Act of 2007, specifically regarding more effective prosecution of child pornagraphy cases and child predators on the Internet; S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act of 2007, specifically regarding reporting instances of child exploitation; H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act, specifically regarding requiring employees at call centers who receive or initiate phone call to disclose physical location
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