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Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008
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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
Government targets: 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
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
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).
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).
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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
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
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. Voice Competition, including number portability, interconnection, and retention marketing, and intercarrier compensation.
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
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 · Telecommunications
Universal Service/Intercarrier Compensation -- H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 6356 To Reform the Collection and Distribution of Universal Service Support; FCC Consideration of comprehensive intercarrier compensation and universal service reform (FCC 08-262) Broadband/Internet -- H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act; S. 215 Internet Freedom Preservation; Economic Stimulus
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S.101 - USA Act, S.711 - Universal Service for the 21st Century Act, H.R.2054 - Universal Service Reform Act of 2007, H.R.6356 - Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008, and related legislation, provisions related to Universal Service Fund contribution formula FCC USF Proceeding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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
HR 2054; Universal Service Reform Act of 2007; all sections HR 5353; Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections HR 275; Global Online Freedom Act of 2007; all sections HR 6356; Universal Service Reform, Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2008; all sections HR 3402; Prepaid Calling Card Act; all sections HR 3914; Forbearance Act of 2008; all sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: 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
Unviersal service (S. 101, H.R. 2054, HR 6356) Wireless Tax Fairness (H.R. 5739)
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
H.R. 2054"Universal Service Reform Act of 2007"-all titles H.R. 278"Amend the Communications Act of 1934"-all titles S. 609"Amend Communications Act of 1934"-all Titles H.R. 6356"Universal Service Reform,Accountability adn Efficiency Act Of 2008"-all titles
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act; S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act; S. 1853, Community Broadband Act of 2007; S. 7ll, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act; S. 2831, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization; H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 6356, Universal Service Reform Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
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
Monitoring USF legislation, specifically HR 2054 and HR 6356, and advise how Universal Service Fund legislation affects the telemetics industry; promote programs to expand applications of in-vehicle devices to address emissions monitoring, traffic monitoring and vehicle tax compliance.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
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 · 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: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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
2008 · third_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
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_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; Internet Safety in Schools FCC 08-173: NPRM - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism; Changes to Eligible Services Affecting E-Rate Program Digital TV Transition, Spectrum, Network Neutrality, FCC Section 255, Accessibility, E911
Client expense: $410,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
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. Voice Competition, including number portability, interconnection, and retention marketing. H.R. 3298, 21st Century Service Members Protection Act. S. 1769, Same Number Act of 2007. H.R. 3914/S. 2469, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act. H.R. 1776, Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act. Intercarrier Compensation.
Client expense: $3,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 2054, S. 101, HR 2419, S. 1492, H.R.6356,
Client expense: $67,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.3773 (including H.RES.746, H.RES.824, H.RES.1041)/ S.2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2008. S.2440, FISA Improvement Act of 2007. 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.936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act. S.92, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act. 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 · third_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 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 2054; Universal Service Reform Act of 2007; all sections HR 3403; 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007; all sections HR 3919 & S 1492; Broadband Census of America Act of 2007; all sections HR 5353; Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections HR 275; Global Online Freedom Act of 2007; all sections HR 6124; Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; all sections related to telecommunications HR 6356; Universal Service Reform, Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2008; all sections HR 3402; Prepaid Calling Card Act; all sections HR 3914; Forbearance Act of 2008; all sections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service -- S. 101, Universal Service for Americans Act; S. 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act; S. 1190 Connect The Nation Act; H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 6356 To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support Broadband/Internet -- S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act H.R; 2953 Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act; H.R. 3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007; H.R. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; H.R. 5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; H.R. 6320 Access to Internet Protocol-based technologies for individuals with disabilities; H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 (Rural Development Provisions); H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; online privacy House and Senate oversight hearings. Telephone Numbering -- S. 1769 Same Number Act of 2007; H.R. 3482 Same Number Act of 2007; H.R. 3403 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007. Phantom Traffic -- S. 2919 A bill to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic identification information Other -- S. 3297 Advancing America's Priorities Act; HR 3914 Protecting Consumers Through Proper Forbearance Proceedures Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 2998 - Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 3402 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3403 - 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007/NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 2054 - Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 6356 - Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008 Number porting Retention marketing Universal service
Client expense: $3,350,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S.101 - USA Act, S.711 - Universal Service for the 21st Century Act, H.R.2054 - Universal Service Reform Act of 2007, H.R.6356 - Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008, and related legislation, Universal Service Fund contribution formula FCC USF Proceeding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 American 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. 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);WIRELESS CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT: Discussion Draft (Markey).
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_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 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
700 MHz auction Wireless regulations/ national framework Net Regulation/Neutrality (HR 5353) WMATA Authorization Unviersal service (S. 101, H.R. 2054, HR 6356) Wireless Tax Fairness (H.R. 5739)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_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 H.R. 608 - Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 H.R. 1597 / S. 234 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 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 H.R. 3298 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act 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 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. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 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 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. 2454 Wireless 411 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 Intercarrrier Compensation Issues related to Early Termination Fees Issues related to 700 MHz D Block
Client expense: $1,490,000 · 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
H.R. 2054"Universal Service Reform Act of 2007"-all titles H.R.278"Amend the Communications Act of 1934"-all titles S.609"Amend the Communications Act of 1934"-all titles H.R.6356"Universal Service Reform,Accountability and efficiency Act of 2008"-all titles
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.3773 (including H.RES.746, H.RES.824, H.RES.1041)/ S.2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2008. S.2440, FISA Improvement Act of 2007. 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.936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act. S.92, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act. H.R.5793, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008. 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 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Monitoring USF legislation, specifically HR 2054 and HR 6356, and advise how Universal Service Fund legislation affects the telemetics industry; promote programs to expand applications of in-vehicle devices to address emissions monitoring, traffic monitoring and vehicle tax compliance.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S. 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act; S. 1190 Connect The Nation Act; S. 1853, Community Broadband Act of 2007; S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act; S. 2831, Federal Trade Commission reauthorization; H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 6356 Universal Service Reform Accountability and Efficiency Act of 2008.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S 101, S 711, HR 2054, H R 6356, and related legislation, Universal Service Fund contribution formula
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_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 (WMATA) Wireless Access H.R. 608 - Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 H.R. 1597 / S. 234 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 H.R. 1776 Call Center Consumers Right to Know Act H.R. 1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act H.R. 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 3298 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act H.R. 3281 / S. 1853 Community Broadband Act of 2007 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 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. 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 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 H.R. 6320 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 H.R. 6356 - Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency 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. 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. 2454 Wireless 411 Privacy Act S. 2831 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 S. 3138 - Do Not Text Act of 2008 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 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: $1,560,000 · 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 · second_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); Municipal broadband (S. 1853, HR 3281); 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);
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE