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Data Accountability and Trust Act
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2013 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Advocate to the FTC for an extension of implementation of new COPPA rule. Monitor legislation related to date security and consumer privacy including H.R. - We Are Watching You ActPrivacy Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, and S. 1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011.
Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to public safety communications, cyber security and public safety spectrum, including the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (H.R. 607); appropriations and authorizations for the Department of Homeland Security; communication technologies for first responders; Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (S. 28); Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (S. 1040); Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 174); Cyber Securityand American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 (S. 21); Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (S. 413); Cyber Security Public Awareness Act of 2011 (S. 813); Data Accountability and Trust Act (H.R. 1707); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 (S. 1207); Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 (H.R. 1841); Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 1528); Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 (S. 913); Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (H.R. 3116, S. 1546); spectrum and telecommunications provisions in the American Jobs Act (S. 1660, H.R. 12); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630, P.L. 112-96) and issues related to the passage of this law; Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (H.R. 3523); Federal Information Security Amendments Act (FISMA) (H.R. 4257); Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (H.R. 3674); Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (H.R. 2096); Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act (H.R. 3834); SECURE IT Act (H.R. 4263; S. 2151); Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S. 2105, S. 3414) and other cybersecurity related issues.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to public safety communications, cyber security and public safety spectrum, including the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (H.R. 607); appropriations and authorizations for the Department of Homeland Security; communication technologies for first responders; Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (S. 28); Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (S. 1040); Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 174); Cyber Security andAmerican Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 (S. 21); Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (S. 413); Cyber Security Public Awareness Act of 2011 (S. 813); Data Accountability and Trust Act (H.R. 1707); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 (S. 1207); Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 (H.R. 1841); Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 1528); Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 (S. 913); Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (H.R. 3116, S. 1546); spectrum and telecommunications provisions in the American Jobs Act (S. 1660, H.R. 12); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630, P.L. 112-96) and issues related to the passage of this law; Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (H.R. 3523); Federal Information Security Amendments Act (FISMA) (H.R. 4257); Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (H.R. 3674); Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (H.R. 2096); Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act (H.R. 3834); SECURE IT Act (H.R. 4263; S. 2151); Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S. 2105, S. 3414) and other cybersecurity related issues.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2013 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Monitoring FTC COPPA Rule Review. Monitoring legislation related to data security and consumer privacy including H.R. 611 - Best Practices Act, H.R. 654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act, S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011, S. 1011 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, H.R. 1895- Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, H.R. 2168/S. 1212 - GPS Act, S. 1223 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, and S. 1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011.
Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Discussions regarding cyber security and data security; Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 (S. 1207); Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1151); Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 (S. 1408); SAFE Data Act (H.R. 2577); Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 (H.R. 1841); Data Accountability and Trust Act (H.R. 1707); Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 3523); SECURE IT (S. 2151); Cyber Security Act of 2012 (S. 2105);SECURE IT Act of 2012 (H.R. 4263).
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 611, Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act; H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act;H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011; H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011; H.R. 1981, Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011; H.R. 2471, To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet. H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011; S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011; S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011; S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011; S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 611, Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act; H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act;H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011; H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011; H.R. 1981, Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011; H.R. 2471, To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet. H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011; S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011; S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011; S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011; S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S.74, The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 (issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) S.522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.732, Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2011 (provisions related to requirements for wireless service providers) S.799, Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.911-Strengthening Public Safety and Enhancing Communications through Reform, Utilization and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act) Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.913/H.R.1895-Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1011-Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity) S.1040/H.R.607, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S.1152/H.R.2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 (provisions related to cybersecurity implicating network reliability and standards) S.1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1212/H.R.2168, Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework for the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1223, Location Privacy Protection Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1308/H.R.1981, Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 (provisions relating to new data retention requirements and related amendments to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)) S 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1434, Data Security Breach Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1695/H.R.2281, Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act (provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers) S.1746 - Community Access Preservation Act (program delivery provisions) S.1780/H.R.3310, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations) S.1784/H.R.3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency procedural reform) S.1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1939/H.R.1695, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) S.2008/H.R.3675, Next generation Television Marketplace Act (provisions relating to retransmission consent and compulsory licensing) S.2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecuirty and network reliability and standards) S.2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (provisions relate to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.2151/H.R.4263, SECURE IT Act, (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.3186, Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012 S.3291, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2012 (provisions related to telecommunications service providers) S.3333, Data Security Breach Notification act of 2012 (Data Security Breach Notification Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network Reliability and standards) S.3703 - Data Cap Integrity Act of 2012 (provisions related to consumer broadband provisioning, including pricing) H.R.96, Internet Freedom Act (issues relating to potential regulation of the Internet) HR 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act (issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks) H.R.611, Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act (Issues arising appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable consumer information) H.R.653, Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.654, Do Not Track Online Privacy Bill of 2011 (Issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.1528-Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.1622-Spectrum Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R. 1707, Data Accountability & Trust Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information H.R.1746, Community Access Preservation Act (program delivery provisions) H.R.1841-Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.2163, Broadband Affordability Act (provisions related to the Universal Service Fund) H.R.2482-Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2520-Spectrum for Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2577-Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R. 2629, Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3035, Mobile Informational Call Act (provisions relating to non-telemarketing informational calls to wireless phones) H.R.3509, Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) H.R.3605, Global Online Freedom act 9issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) H.R.3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (provisions relating to broadband service providers) H.R.3834, Advancing Americans Networking and Information technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act o 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4817, Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.6377 - Mobile Device Privacy Act (provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers) General lobbying on ssues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for the Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management and privacy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S.74, The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 (issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) S.522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.732, Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2011 (provisions related to requirements for wireless service providers) S.799, Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.911-Strengthening Public Safety and Enhancing Communications through Reform, Utilization and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act) Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.913/H.R.1895-Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1011-Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity) S.1040/H.R.607, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S.1152/H.R.2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 (provisions related to cybersecurity implicating network reliability and standards) S.1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1212/H.R.2168, Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework for the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1223, Location Privacy Protection Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1308/H.R.1981, Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 (provisions relating to new data retention requirements and related amendments to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)) S 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1434, Data Security Breach Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security breach requirements) S 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1695/H.R.2281, Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act (provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers) S.1780/H.R.3310, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations) S.1784/H.R.3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency procedural reform) S.1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1939/H.R.1695, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) S.2008/H.R.3675, Next generation Television Marketplace Act (provisions relating to retransmission consent and compulsory licensing) S.2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecuirty and network reliability and standards) S.2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (provisions relate to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.2151/H.R.4263, SECURE IT Act, (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.3186, Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012 S.3291, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2012 (provisions related to telecommunications service providers) S.3333, Data Security Breach Notification act of 2012 (Data Security Breach Notification Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network Reliability and standards) H.R.96, Internet Freedom Act (issues relating to potential regulation of the Internet) HR 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act (issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks) H.R.611, Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act (Issues arising appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable consumer information) H.R.653, Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.654, Do Not Track Online Privacy Bill of 2011 (Issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.1528-Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.1622-Spectrum Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R. 1707, Data Accountability & Trust Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information H.R.1746, Community Access Preservation Act (program delivery provisions) H.R.1841-Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.2163, Broadband Affordability Act (provisions related to the Universal Service Fund) H.R.2482-Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2520-Spectrum for Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2577-Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R. 2629, Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3035, Mobile Informational Call Act (provisions relating to non-telemarketing informational calls to wireless phones) H.R.3509, Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) H.R.3605, Global Online Freedom act 9issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) H.R.3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (provisions relating to broadband service providers) H.R.3834, Advancing Americans Networking and Information technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act o 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4817, Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for the Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management and privacy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
S.74, The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 (issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) S.522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.732, Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2011 (provisions related to requirements for wireless service providers) S.799, Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.911-Strengthening Public Safety and Enhancing Communications through Reform, Utilization and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act) Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.913/H.R.1895-Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1011-Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity) S.1040/H.R.607, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S.1152/H.R.2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 (provisions related to cybersecurity implicating network reliability and standards) S.1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1212/H.R.2168, Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework for the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1223, Location Privacy Protection Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1308/H.R.1981, Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 (provisions relating to new data retention requirements and related amendments to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)) S 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1434, Data Security Breach Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security breach requirements) S 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1695/H.R.2281, Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act (provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers) S.1780/H.R.3310, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations) S.1784/H.R.3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency procedural reform) S.1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1939/H.R.1695, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) S.2008/H.R.3675, Next generation Television Marketplace Act (provisions relating to retransmission consent and compulsory licensing) S.2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecuirty and network reliability and standards) S.2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (provisions relate to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.2151/H.R.4263, SECURE IT Act, (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.3186, Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012 S.3291, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2012 (provisions related to telecommunications service providers) S.3333, Data Security Breach Notification act of 2012 (Data Security Breach Notification Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network Reliability and standards) H.R.96, Internet Freedom Act (issues relating to potential regulation of the Internet) HR 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act (issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks) H.R.611, Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act (Issues arising appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable consumer information) -H.R.653, Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.654, Do Not Track Online Privacy Bill of 2011 (Issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R. 911, Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community H.R.1528-Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.1622-Spectrum Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R. 1707, Data Accountability & Trust Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information H.R.1746, Community Access Preservation Act (program delivery provisions) H.R.1841-Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.2163, Broadband Affordability Act (provisions related to the Universal Service Fund) H.R.2482-Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2520-Spectrum for Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2577-Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R. 2629, Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) -H.R.3035, Mobile Informational Call Act (provisions relating to non-telemarketing informational calls to wireless phones) H.R.3509, Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) H.R.3605, Global Online Freedom act 9issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) H.R.3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (provisions relating to broadband service providers) H.R.3834, Advancing Americans Networking and Information technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act o 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4817, Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for the Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management and privacy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
S.74, The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 (issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) S.522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.732, Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2011 (provisions related to requirements for wireless service providers) S.799, Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.911-Strengthening Public Safety and Enhancing Communications through Reform, Utilization and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act) Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.913/H.R.1895-Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1011-Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity) S.1040/H.R.607, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S.1152/H.R.2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 (provisions related to cybersecurity implicating network reliability and standards) S.1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1212/H.R.2168, Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework for the protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1223, Location Privacy Protection Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to protection of personally identifiable customer information) S.1308/H.R.1981, Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 (provisions relating to new data retention requirements and related amendments to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)) S 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1434, Data Security Breach Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements) S 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 (provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security breach requirements) S 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1695/H.R.2281, Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act (provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers) S.1780/H.R.3310, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations) S.1784/H.R.3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 (provisions related to agency procedural reform) S.1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) S.1939/H.R.1695, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) S.2008/H.R.3675, Next generation Television Marketplace Act (provisions relating to retransmission consent and compulsory licensing) S.2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecuirty and network reliability and standards) S.2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (provisions relate to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) S.2151/H.R.4263, SECURE IT Act, (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.96, Internet Freedom Act (issues relating to potential regulation of the Internet) HR 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act (issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks) H.R.611, Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act (Issues arising appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable consumer information) H.R.653, Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.654, Do Not Track Online Privacy Bill of 2011 (Issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R. 911, Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community H.R.1528-Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.1622-Spectrum Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R. 1707, Data Accountability & Trust Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information H.R.1746, Community Access Preservation Act (program delivery provisions) H.R.1841-Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011 (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R.2163, Broadband Affordability Act (provisions related to the Universal Service Fund) H.R.2482-Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2520-Spectrum for Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.2577-Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information) H.R. 2629, Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3035, Mobile Informational Call Act (provisions relating to non-telemarketing informational calls to wireless phones) H.R.3509, Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (provisions related to broadband service providers) H.R.3605, Global Online Freedom act 9issues relating to potential regulation of Internet networks) H.R.3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2011 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community) H.R.3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (provisions relating to broadband service providers) H.R.3834, Advancing Americans Networking and Information technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards) H.R.4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act o 2012 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Any legislation with proposed expansion of the Federal Trade Commission FTC ANPRM on Caller ID provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule FCC NPRM on Truth in Caller ID ACT Senator Pryor's Do Not Track Children Proposal Rep. Markey's Do Not Track Kids Bill (HR 1895) Rep. Rush's Best Practices Act (HR 611) Rep. Stearn's Consumer Privacy Protection Act (HR 1528) Senators Kerry & McCain Commerical Privacy Bill of Rights Act (S 799) Rep. Bono Mack's Data Security Bill (HR 2577) Senator Rockefeller's Do Not Track Online Act of 2011 (S 913) Rep. Speier's Do Not Track Me Online Act (HR 654) Senators Franken and Blumenthal Locational Privacy Protection Act (S 1223) Reps. Chaffetz and Wyden's GPS Act (Hr 2168/S 1212) Rep. Rush's DATA Act (Hr 1707) Rep. Stearn's DATA Act (HR 1841) Senator Leahy's Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (S 1151) Senator Feinstein's Data Breach Notification Act (S 1408) Senator Blumenthal's Personal Data Protection and Breach Notification Act (S 1535) FTC COPPA Rule NPRM FTC NPRM for Mail and Telephone Order Rule Senators Carper and Blunt's Data Security Act (S 1434) Senator Pryor's Data Security and Breach Notification Act (S 1207) Department of Commerce Privacy Paper Rep. Terry's Mobile Information Call Act (HR 3035) Senator Leahy's ECPA Amendments Act (S 1011) Rep. Goodlattes' VPPS Amendment Act (HR 2471) EU/US Safe Harbor (proposed changes to..) Rep. Stearn's discussion draft of Access Act Legislative proposals related to use of Facebook (or other social media platform) passwords by employers. Department of Commerce/FTC action related to ICANN gtLD program. Congressional Action related to proposed changes to EU Data Protection Directive FCC Rulemaking on Abandoned calls and Robocalls. FTC action related to facial recognition technology White House/DOC/FTC action on do not track policy/consumer privacy multi-stakeholder processes White House Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights FTC Action on DotCom Disclosures FTC Privacy Report FCC Rulemaking on Do Not Call Registry for Public Safety Answering Points Docket: GC 12-129
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act H.R. 1707/H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act Bills related to Cyber Security: H.R. 2096, H.R. 3523, H.R. 4257, H.R. 3834, H.R. 4263, H.R. 5026 Data Security, Cyber Security, Breach Notification
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to direct-to-consumer advertising; H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011; S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S 1207, S 1434, S 1151, S 413, S 968, HR 1707, HR 1841, HR 2577, HR 3523 - discussed proposals related to cyber security and data breach; discussed PROTECT IP.
Client expense: $3,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
General issues related to privacy and data stewardship: S. 1151 - Personal Date Privacy and Security Act; S. 1535- Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 S. 913- Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 H.R. 611 - BEST PRACTICES Act; H.R. 1528- Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 1707- Data Accountability and Trust ACT H.R. 2577- SAFE Data Act; Privacy and transparency in mobile applications.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
General issues related to the use of behavioral tracking data to follow online activity; H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 Issues related to Online Privacy, Data Security, and Identity Theft: H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 General issues related to comprehensive privacy legislation; H.R. 611, BEST PRACTICES ACT S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 Issues related to mobile privacy; S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011 S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act General issues related to protecting the ability of retailers to sell over the Internet; General issues related to the lawful and safe resale of events tickets: H.R. 950, Ticket Act General issues related to Internet competition. General issues related to accessibility for disabled individuals.
Client expense: $347,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Monitoring FTC COPPA Rule Review. Monitoring legislation related to data security and consumer privacy including H.R. 611-Best Practices Act, H.R. 654-Do Not Track Me Online Act, S. 799-Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 201, H.R. 1528-Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011, S. 1011-Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011, S. 913-Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, H.R. 1895-Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, H.R. 2168/S. 1212-GPS Act, S. 1223 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 1707-Data Accountability and Trust Act, H.R. 1841-Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011, S. 1207-Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, and S. 1535-Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011.
Client expense: $1,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5, HEALTH Act (Gingrey) - IPAB repeal, medical liability reform, McCarran-Ferguson, H.R. 452, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act (Roe) - IPAB repeal, medical liability reform, McCarran-Ferguson, H.R.611 -- BEST PRACTICES Act (Rush) - data security, H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (Boustany) - National Clearinghouse for LTC Information, H.R. 1409, Quality Health Care Coalition Act (Conyers) - antitrust exemption for physicians, H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act (Rush) - data security, H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (Stearns) - data security, H.R. 2576, (Black) - eligibility for health care assistance, H.R. 2577, Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (Bono Mack) - data security, H.R. 2676, Small Business Health Relief Act (Schweikert) - repeal of premium tax and other ACA provisions, H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act (McKeon) - TRICARE provisions, H.R. 5800, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act (Burgess) - price transparency, H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act (Luetkemeyer) - privacy, H.R. 5909, Comprehensive Dental Reform Act (Cummings) - expanded access to dental services, H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act (Ryan) - ACA provisions, deficit reduction proposals, H.J.Res. 17, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (Rogers) - temporary appropriations for FY 2013, S. 1049, Small Business Health Relief Act (Kyl) - repeal of premium tax and other ACA provisions, S. 1099, HEALTH Act (Blunt) - medical liability reform, S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (Leahy) - privacy, data security, S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (Pryor) - data security, S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act (Franken) - privacy, S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act (Feinstein) - data security, S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act (Blumenthal) - data security, S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act (Lieberman) -- health benefits for postal employees, S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (Leahy) - privacy, S. 3254, National Defense Authorization Act (Levin) - TRICARE provisions, S. 3272, Comprehensive Dental Reform Act (Sanders) - expanded access to dental services, S. 3295, Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Act (Harkin) - funding for HHS programs and agencies, ACA related amendments, S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (Toomey) - data security, S. 3351, Protect Our Health Privacy Act (Franken) - privacy, S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act (Lieberman) - privacy, data security, S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act (Nelson/Coburn) - privacy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Film Internet piracy/theft ISP-Graduated response initiatives HJRes 37 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband inudstry practices, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 96 - Internet Freedom Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 166 - Internet, Investment, Innovation and Competition Preservation Act , all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 611 - Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and Internet. H.R. 654- The Do Not Track Me Online Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act ("DATA") of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 2168 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. HR.2471 - To amend section 2710 of title 18. United States code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, all provisions. HRes 57 - Expressing the same sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall now be allowed to exercise control over the Internet, all provisions. S. 74 - Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. HConRes 127 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
HJRes 37 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband inudstry practices, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 96 - Internet Freedom Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 166 - Internet, Investment, Innovation and Competition Preservation Act , all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 611 - Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and Internet. H.R. 654- The Do Not Track Me Online Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act ("DATA") of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 2168 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. HR.2471 - To amend section 2710 of title 18. United States code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, all provisions. HRes 57 - Expressing the same sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall now be allowed to exercise control over the Internet, all provisions. S. 74 - Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. HConRes 127 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived all provisions relating to cable. H.R. 6671 - Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) Amendments Act of 2012. S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S.913 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S. 1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S.1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S.1434 Data Security Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S.1535 Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Ave of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S.3333 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012. all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. SJRes 6 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. Film Internet Piracy/Theft
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
see addendum HJRes 37 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communicatios Commission with respect to regulating the internet and broadband inudstry practices, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 96 - Internet Freedom Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 166 - Internet, Investment, Innovation and Competition Preservation Act , all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 611 - Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and internet. H.R. 654- The Do Not Track Me Online Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Proctection Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act ("DATA") of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. HRes 57 - Expressing the same sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall now be allowed to exercise control over the Internet, all provisions. S. 74 - Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. HConRes 127 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived all provisions relating to cable. S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S.913 - Do Not Track Online Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S. 1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. S. 1212 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act ("GPS Act"), all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the internet. SJRes 6 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures and the Internet. Film Internet Piracy/Theft
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management and privacy. HR 607/S 1040, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 2096/S 1152, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 611, Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards (BEST PRACTICES) Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 654, Do Not Track Online Privacy Bill of 2011, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 653, Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information S 799, Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information S 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements S 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements S 1434, Data Security Breach Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security and breach requirements S 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011, provisions relating to federal agency jurisdiction and enforcement of data security breach requirements HR 96, Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks HR 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks S 74, The Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks S 732, Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2011, provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers HR 1695/S 1939, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011, provisions related to broadband service providers HR 1746, Community Access Preservation Act, provisions related to program delivery HR 2163, Broadband Affordability Act, provisions related to the Universal Service Fund S 3186, Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012 HR 2281/S 1695, Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act, provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers HR 1707, Data Accountability & Trust Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 1841, Data Accountability & Trust Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information S 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 2168/S 1212, Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information S 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information S 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information HR 2577, Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act, issues arising out of appropriate legal and policy framework with respect to the protection of personally identifiable customer information S 911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 1622, Spectrum Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 2482, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 2520, Spectrum for Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 3509, Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 1981/S 1308, Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011, provisions relating to new data retention requirements and related amendments to ECPA. S 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity S 1549, American Jobs Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community S 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards HR 2629, Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act, provisions relating to broadband service providers HR 3309/S 1784, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011, provisions related to agency procedural reform HR 3310/S 1780, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards HR 3675/S 2008, Next Generation Television Marketplace Act, provisions relating to restransmission consent and compulsory licensing HR 3035, Mobile Informational Call Act, all provisions relating to non-telemarketing informational calls to wireless phones HR 3605, Global Online Freedom Act, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks HR 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 2151, SECURE IT Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards HR 4263, SECURE IT Act of 2012, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards HR 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 3333, Data Security Breach Notification Act of 2012, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 3291, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2012, provisions related to telecommunications service providers HR 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, provisions related to broadband service providers Senate Amendment No. 2457 to S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, provisions related to broadband service providers S 3186, Mobile Device Theft Deterence Act of 2012, provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers HR 4817, Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act of 2012, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers and the public safety community HR 6377, Mobile Device Privacy Act, provisions related to requirements on wireless service providers S. 3703, Data Cap Integrity Act of 2012 , provisions related to consumer broadband provisioning, including pricing
Client expense: $3,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
General issues pertaining to online privacy General issues pertaining to children's online safety General issues pertaining to data security and breach notification General issues pertaining to cybersecurity H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 76, Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 96, Internet Freedom Act H.R. 166, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 174, Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 611, BEST PRACTICES Act H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act H.R. 911, Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011 H.R. 1009, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act H.R. 1083, Rural Broadband Initiative Act H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011 H.R. 1343, To return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States H.R. 1389, Global Online Freedom Act of 2011 H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 1695, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 H.R. 1981, Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 H.R. 2096, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2011 H.R. 2102, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act H.R. 2163, Broadband Affordability Act of 2011 H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R. 2289, FCC Analysis of Benefits and Costs Act (ABCs ACT) H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3118, To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and for other purposes. H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act H.R. 3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 H.R. 3310, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011 (PRECISE Act) H.R. 3675, Next Generation TV Marketplace Act H.R. 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012 H.R. 4263, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 (SECURE IT Act) H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013; provisions related to cybersecurity H.R. 4319, To require the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations to provide for accurate disclosures of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards H.R. 5949, FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012; provisions related to broadband deployment H.R. 6131, To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes H.R. 6339, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Modernization Act of 2012 H.R. 6526, RESCUE Act of 2012 H.R. 6550, To establish an advisory committee on national security telecommunications. H.R. 6551, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that security is taken into account in certain efforts related to the interconnectivity of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes. H.R. 6553, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add an additional purpose to section 1 of such Act H.R. 6624, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2012 H.R. 6671, Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 H.J. RES. 37, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. H. RES. 175, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way H. RES. 628, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet. H.CON. RES. 127, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived. Draft Legislation (House): Smart Grid Issues related to updating the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) (House) Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) Issues related to reauthorization of USDA rural broadband programs (House) S. 1, American Competitiveness Act S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 S. 74, Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 S. 257, Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 297, Antideficiency Act S. 299, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 (REINS Act) S. 358, Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2011 S. 372, Cybersecurity and Internet Safety Standards Act S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 S. 611, FCC Technical Expertise Capacity Heightening Act (FCC TECH Act) S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 S. 813, Cyber Security Public Awareness Act of 2011 S. 911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act) S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011 S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 S. 1152, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011 S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 S. 1606, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 S. 1659, A bill to return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States. S. 1780, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 S. 1784, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 S. 1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011 S. 1939, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 S. 2008, A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, title 17 of the United States Code, and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission that intervened in the television marketplace, and for other purposes. S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN Act) S. 2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012 S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act S. 2151, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 (SECURE IT Act) S. 2298, Connecting Rural America Act S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012; provisions related to broadband deployment S. 3254, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 3291, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2012 S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012 S. 3342, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 (SECURE IT Act) S. 3410, A bill to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 3631, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2012 S. 3703, Data Cap Integrity Act of 2012 S.J. RES. 6, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. S. RES. 446, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations should not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet. S.CON. RES. 50, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived. Draft Legislation (House and Senate): Consumer Privacy Issues related to Universal Service and Intercarrier Compensation reform (House and Senate) Issues related to Program Access rules (House and Senate)
Client expense: $1,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 5, HEALTH Act (Gingrey) IPAB repeal, medical liability reform, McCarran-Ferguson 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 452, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act (Roe) IPAB repeal, medical liability reform, McCarran-Ferguson H.R.611 -- BEST PRACTICES Act (Rush) data security H.R. 1173, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act (Boustany) National Clearinghouse for LTC Information H.R. 1409, Quality Health Care Coalition Act (Conyers) antitrust exemption for physicians H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act (Rush) data security H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (Stearns) data security H.R. 2576, (Black) eligibility for health care assistance H.R. 2577, Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (Bono Mack) data security H.R. 2676, Small Business Health Relief Act (Schweikert) repeal of premium tax and other ACA provisions H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act (McKeon) TRICARE provisions H.R. 5800, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act (Burgess) price transparency H.R. 5817, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act (Luetkemeyer) privacy H.R. 5909, Comprehensive Dental Reform Act (Cummings) expanded access to dental services H.R. 6684, Spending Reduction Act (Ryan) ACA provisions, deficit reduction proposals H.J.Res. 17, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (Rogers) temporary appropriations for FY 2013 S. 1049, Small Business Health Relief Act (Kyl) repeal of premium tax and other ACA provisions S. 1099, HEALTH Act (Blunt) medical liability reform S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (Leahy) privacy, data security S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (Pryor) data security S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act (Franken) privacy S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act (Feinstein) data security S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act (Blumenthal) data security S. 1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act (Lieberman) -- health benefits for postal employees S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act (Leahy) privacy S. 3254, National Defense Authorization Act (Levin) TRICARE provisions S. 3272, Comprehensive Dental Reform Act (Sanders) expanded access to dental services S. 3295, Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Act (Harkin) funding for HHS programs and agencies, ACA related amendments S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act (Toomey) data security S. 3351, Protect Our Health Privacy Act (Franken) privacy S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act (Lieberman) privacy, data security S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act (Nelson/Coburn) privacy Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets, identifiers including the health plan identifier, enforcement; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; transition from the similarly sized subscriber group (SSSG) requirement to an MLR; OPM data warehouse; implementation of the health savings account provisions of the Medicare Act; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital consolidation; issues relating to quality improvement; issues related to potential priority research topics for the effective health care program; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to data breach requirements; issues relating to "meaningful use" requirements for health information technology; issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; review of rates for reasonableness; health insurance exchanges; preexisting condition insurance plans; accountable care organizations; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues relating to the annual fee on health insurance providers; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; health insurance web portal Regulatory Descriptions (con't): requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters for 2014; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to mobile banking, cyber security, data security, restrictions on the use of data and privacy including the following legislation: H.R.611 - BEST PRACTICES Act; H.R.653 - Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011; H.R.654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act; H.R.1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R.1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011; H.R.2577 - SAFE Data Act; H.R.3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011; H.R.3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011; S.799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011; S.1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011; S.1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011; S.1434 - Data Security Act of 2011; S.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012; and S.2151 - SECURE IT.
Client expense: $415,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
Client expense: $1,805,845 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Client expense: $1,805,845 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Privacy and issues related to electronic commerce, child protection, Internet security, consumer protection, and online behavioral advertising self-regulation H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 See continuation page S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Issues related to public safety communications, cyber security and public safety spectrum, including the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (H.R. 607); appropriations and authorizations for the Department of Homeland Security; communication technologies for first responders; Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (S. 28); Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (S. 1040); Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 174); Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 (S. 21); Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (S. 413); Cyber Security Public Awareness Act of 2011 (S. 813); Data Accountability and Trust Act (H.R. 1707); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 (S. 1207); Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 (H.R. 1841); Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 1528); Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 (S. 913); Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (H.R. 3116, S. 1546); spectrum and telecommunications provisions in the American Jobs Act (S. 1660, H.R. 12); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630, P.L. 112-96) and issues related to the passage of this law; Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (H.R. 3523); Federal Information Security Amendments Act (FISMA) (H.R. 4257); Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act (H.R. 3674); Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (H.R. 2096); Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act (H.R. 3834); SECURE IT Act (H.R. 4263; S. 2151); Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S. 2105, S. 3414) and other cybersecurity related issues.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, establishing practices relating to information collection practices in the online environment S. 913 - Do Not Track Online Act, requiring the FTC to establish a mechanism by which consumers can indicate they wish not to have their information collected by providers of online services S.1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, setting rules for data brokers and for protection of consumer data online S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, requiring the FTC to issue rules requiring those who collect and use personal information to establish policies and procedures relating to information security practices S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act (GPS Act), prohibits the intentional interception, disclosure or use of data regarding the location of a wireless communications device S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011, prohibiting the collection or disclosure of geolocation data without prior express consent S. 1408 - Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, setting requirements for consumer notice in the event of a security breach involving sensitive data S. 1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011, enhancing punishment for identity theft and concealment of security breaches involving personal data H.R. 611 - Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act (BEST PRACTICES Act), regulating the collection and use of consumer information in both the online and offline environment H.R. 654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act, establishing a online opt-out mechanism that allows consumers to prevent the collection or use of information relating to their online activity and other personal information H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011, establishing rules for collection and use of personal data collected both online and offline H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, requiring the FTC to establish rules governing the collection and use of personal information H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust (DATA) Act of 2011, requiring the FTC to establish rules governing the collection and use of personal information H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, revising the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to establish rules governing the collection and use of personal information from children H.R. 2168 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act (GPS Act), prohibits the intentional interception, disclosure or use of data regarding the location of a wireless communications device H.R. 2577 - Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act (SAFE Data Act), requires covered entities to establish policies to protect personal information. H.R. 6183 - Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2012, establishes criminal penalties for failure to provide notice in the event of a security breach involving sensitive personal information H.R. 6377 - Mobile Device Privacy Act, requiring disclosure of software used in monitoring mobile device usage and collecting usage data on mobile devices Discussions with the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) in the Office of Management and Budget on Internet piracy and advertising Discussions with members of the House of Representatives and Senate regarding the industry's Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising Discussions with members of the House of Representatives and Senate and officials at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) on the proposal by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to expand the number of top level domains (TLDs) on the Internet Outreach to Congress advocating a "Do Not Sell" proposal to ICANN regarding top level domain names Federal Trade Commission guidance for mobile application privacy and NTIA multi-stakeholder discussions on mobile application transparency Comments to the Federal Trade Commission on its proposal to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options). Spectrum held by the federal government (generally). H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties. H.R.3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S.3414 - CSA2012 (revised Lieberman-Collins cyber bill), and the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S. 1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, data breach and cyber security provisions; S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, data breach and cyber security provisions; S. 1434 - Data Security Act of 2011, data breach and cyber security provisions; H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act, data breach and cyber security provisions; matters relating to the FDIC's Temporary Account Guarantee Program Extension H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011, data breach and cyber security provisions. H.R. 2577 - Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act, data breach and cyber security provisions. H.R. 1838 - To repeal a provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act prohibiting any Federal bailout of swap dealers or participants, Lincoln push-out rule amendment provision. H.R. 3461 - Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, CFPB Large Bank Examination provisions. H.R. 4014 - To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, CFPB Large Bank Examination provisions. S. 2099 - A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, CFPB Large Bank Examination provisions. H.R. 3283 - Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act, derivatives reform provisions. H.R. 4235 - SWAP Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2012, derivatives reform provisions. S. 1483 - Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, provisions related to beneficial ownership. P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1073, Regulation E, Subpart B, remittance transfer provisions. P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1412, CFPB Qualified Mortgage definition. P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 165, Basel III implementation and Volcker Rule - bank balance sheet management provisions, permissible bank activities and structure. P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Titles I, II and X - provisions on systemic risk. Issues regarding U.S. payments law and regulations. S. 3637 - A bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program, and for other purposes - FDIC Temporary Account Guarantee Program extention H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ; provisions related to Iran Sanctions/AML/OFAC U.S. Payments Law and Regulation
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 611, BEST PRACTICES Act H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 H.R. 1860 / S. 971, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 H.R. 2168 / S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R. 2471, A bill to amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act H.R. 3035, Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011 H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act H.R. 3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 H.R. 3310, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2012 H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence and Sharing Protection Act H.R. 3596 / S. 3402, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 3605, Global Online Freedom Act H.R. 4263 / S. 3342, SECURE IT Act of 2012 H.R. 5326 / S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012 S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011 S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1780, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 S. 1784, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 S. 1817, Telecommunications Jobs Act of 2011 S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 2151, SECURE IT S. 3301, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012 S. 3414, CSA2012 H. RES. 57, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet H. CON. RES. 127, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multi-stakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived S. CON. RES. 50, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived Various issues relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) Agreement, Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) and other trade agreements; Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization; draft privacy legislation; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal, including data breach provisions; draft Executive Order on improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity practices; ICANNs gTLD program; White House Proposal on Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 611, BEST PRACTICES Act H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act H.R. 1528, Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 H.R. 1895, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 H.R. 2168, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R. 2471, A bill to amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3596 / S. 3402, United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4095 / S. 2002, Online Pharmacy Safety Act H.R. 4216, Foreign Counterfeit Protection Act H.R. 4263, SECURE IT Act of 2012 H.R. 5326 / S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, including provisions relating to IP enforcement funding S. 678, Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1212, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012 S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011 S. 1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 S. 1536, NOTICE Act of 2011 S. 1732, Privacy Act Modernization for the Information Age Act of 2011 S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 2111, Cyber Crime Protection Security Act S. 2151, SECURE IT S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 S. 3301, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012 S. 3342, SECURE IT S. 3414, CSA2012 H. RES. 57, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet H. Con. Res. 127, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multi-stakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived S. Con. Res. 50, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multi-stakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived Federal Privacy and Data Security Enhancement Act of 2012 (draft, no bill number) White House Proposal on Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy Draft Executive Order on Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Practices Various issues relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) Agreement, Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) and other trade agreements; Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization; draft privacy legislation; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; securing clarification that criminal copyright infringement through unauthorized streaming is a felony; the White House Cyber Security Legislative Proposal, including data breach provisions; multi-stakeholder Discussions on the Development of Voluntary Privacy Codes of Conduct; National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), P.L. 112-55; ICANNs gTLD program; development of Voluntary Privacy Codes of Conduct
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism MM docket #04-233. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commision proceeding on local radio ownership rules - MM docket #09-182. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding tax incentives and loan guarantees to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses. H. Con. Res. 21 / S. Con. Res. 7, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding low power FM stations. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy. H.R. 1528, The Consumer Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions H.R. 2577, The SAFE Data Act, all provisions H.R. 1841, Data and Accountability Act of 2011, all provisions S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights, all provisions. S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act, all provisions. H.R. 2168 / S. 1212. Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $1,085,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Dodd- Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act (PL 111-203) - Implementation issues, including capital rules, Collins amend Financial Services Regulatory Reform - Issues in General; Federal Insurance Office - oversight issues and report. Privacy, Data Security, Cybersecurity and Data Breach Notification - including HR 1528, HR 1707, HR 1841, S 799, S 1207 and possible executive order on cybersecurity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con.Res. 21, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act," all provisions. S.Con.Res. 7, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act," all provisions. H.Con.Res 42 ,"Creativity and Innovation Resolution, all provisions. H.R.137, "Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2011," all provisions. H.R. 611, "BEST PRACTICES Act, all provisions. H.R. 642, Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2011," all provisions. H.R. 654, Do Not Track Me Online Act," all provisions. H.R. 1009, Federal Communications Collaboration Act, all provisions. H.R. 1528, A bill to protect and enhance consumer privacy, all provisions. H.R. 1707, "Data Accountability and Trust Act," all provisions. H.R. 1841, "A bill to protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach," all provisions. H.R. 1895, The Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011, all provisions. H.R.2577,SAFE Data Act, all provisions. H.R. 3563, Integrated Public Alert Warning System Modernization Act of 2011, all provisions related to broadcasters. H.R.3675, Next Generation Television Marketplace Act, all provisions. H.R.4469, Four Corners Television Access Act of 2012, all provisions. S. 1151, "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011," all provisions. S. 1207, "A bill to protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach," all provisions. S.1408,Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, all provisions. S.1434, Data Security Act of 2011, all provisions. S.1535, Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011, all provisions. S.2008, Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011, all provisions. S.2105, "Cybersecurity Act of 2012," all provisions. A bill to be introduced by Senator Jay Rockerfeller to arrange for the National Academy of Sciences to study the impact of violent video games and violent video programming on children, all provisions. Complaints Regarding Various Television Broadcasts Between February 2, 2002 and March 8, 2005 CS 98-82, Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS 96-85, Implementation of Cable Act Reform Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MM 92-264, The Commission's Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits and Attribution Rules; MM 94-150, Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM 92-51, Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry; MM 87-154, Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy MM 00-168- Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast License Pubic Interest Obligations MB 08-90- Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising MB 10-71- Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Commission's Rules Governing Retransmission Consent MB 09-182, 07-294 - 2010 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 MM 11-189- Standardized Program Reporting Requirements for Broadcast Licenses MB 10-56- Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Whether Comcast-NBCU Benchmark Conditions needs Clarification and Whether a Proposal Third Protective Order for Compliance Should be Adopted MB 12-83- Public Notice on Interpretation of the Terms "Multichannel Video Programming Distributor" and "Channel" as Raised in Pending Program Access Complaint Proceeding MB 12-68- Revision of the Commission's Program Access Rules MB 12-305- Time Warner Cable LLC for Modification of the Television Market of WLNY, Riverhead, NY
Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Do Not Track Kids Online Act (H.R. 1895) Data Accountability & Trust Act (H.R. 1707)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act (Leahy); S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification (Pryor) H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act (Rush); H.R. Data Accountability and Trust Act (Stearns)
Client expense: $47,365 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
FTC proposals to establish principles for online behavioral advertising Commerce Department proposals to establish principles for online behavioral advertising National Telecommunications and Information Administration multistakeholder process for developing privacy codes of conduct for mobile devices S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act S. 913 the Do-Not-Track Online Act S 1151 the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act S. 1207 the Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 1223 the Location Privacy Protection Act H.R. 166 Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act - To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating information services or Internet access services absent a market failure H.R. 654: Do Not Track Me Online: To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528 The Consumer Privacy Protection Act H.R. 1707 the Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 1841 the Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2577 the Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act, or SAFE Data Act. The Do-Not-Track Kids Act (draft) FTC Report, Dot Com Disclosures: Information About Online Advertising Efforts to convince Congress and Commerce Department to urge the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to delay implementation of new top level domains
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
- HR 10 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 87 To repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 137 Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 96 Internet Freedom Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 137 Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2011- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 166 Internet, Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 213 Regulation Audit Revive Economy ("RARE") Act of 2011- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 214 Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis, Creation, and Sunset and Review Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 373 Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 400 Require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 402 National Infrastructure Development Bank Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 527 Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 557 Consumer Financial Protection Oversight Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 599 Stimulus Repeal Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 607 Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 609 American Competitiveness Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 611 Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility, Accountability, Choice, Transparency, Innovation, Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 620 Recovering Excessive Stimulus Expenditures for Taxpayers ("RESET") Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 642 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 653 Financial Information Privacy Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 654 The Do Not Track Me Online Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 722 Say No to Drug Ads Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 847 Kelsey Smith Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 992 Building American Jobs Act of 2011- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1009 Federal Communications Collaboration Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1061 Federal Agency Transparency Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1062 Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1111 Decrease Spending Now Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1121 Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1144 Transparency and Openness in Government Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1166 No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1174 Amend title 31, USC, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling activities - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1203 Fairness for the U.S. Territories Under STELA ("Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act") Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1235 Regulation Moratorium Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1261 Chief Technology Officer Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1281 Restoring Economic Certainty Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1343 Return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States - all provisions relating to cable. - HR1389 Global Online Freedom Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1404 Fair Elections Now Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1746 Community Access Preservation ("CAP") Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1752 Keeping Children Safe Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1805 USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act ("DATA") of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1895 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1981 Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1962 PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1963 To temporarily extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. ment programs - all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 628 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 671 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for a comprehensive public alert and warning system for the United States, and for other purposes all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2102 FCC Commissioners Technical Resource Enhancement Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2289 FCC Analysis of Benefits and Costs all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2471 Video Privacy Protection Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2513 Healthy Media for Youth Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2577 SAFE (Secure and Fortify Electronic) Data Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2860 Deficit Committee Transparency Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2870 Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2904 Integrated Public Alert Warning System Modernization Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2976 Help Emergency Responders Operate Emergency Systems Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3181 Stop the Regulation Invasion Please Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3259 National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3261 STOP Online Piracy Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3344 Give Fans a Chance Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3563 Integrated Public Alert Warning System Modernization Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3572 Cameras in the Courtroom Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3585 Stand By Every Ad Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3596 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3763 FCC Merger Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3788 E911 Surcharge Fairness Act of 2012 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3796 Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2012 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3848 Protecting Food & Beverages From Government Attack Act of 2012 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4010 To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4116 Regulatory Accountability and Economic Freedom Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4204 To require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4263 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology ("SECURE IT") Act of 2012 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4469 Four Corners Television Access Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5163 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5952 To require each Federal agency to submit and obtain approval from the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of guidelines for ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility and integrity of scientific information relied upon by the agency all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5966 Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5973 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6063 Child Protection Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6581 Hurricane Sandy Recovery and Rebuilding Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6582 American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6603 Tapping America's Energy Potential through Research and Development Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6634 To change the effective date for the Internet publication of certain financial disclosure forms all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6671 Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6676 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - HConRes 114 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet - all provisions relating to cable. - HConRes 127 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 37 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices - all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 111 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 57 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 72 Directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, particularly with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 95 Supporting the preservation of Internet entrepreneurs and small businesses all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 142 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on GAO investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs - all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 628 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 671 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for a comprehensive public alert and warning system for the United States, and for other purposes all provisions relating to cable. - S 1 American Competitiveness Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 14 To establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies - all provisions relating to cable. - S 162 Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 174 Healthy Lifestyles & Prevention America Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 178 Spending Reduction Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 225 Access to Information About Missing Children Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 245 Commitment to American Prosperity ("CAP") Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 299 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 239 Innovate America Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 358 Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 391 Recovering Excessive Stimulus Expenditures for Taxpayers Act ("RESET") Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 410 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 455 Reforming Airwaves by Developing Incentives and Opportunistic Sharing (RADIOS) Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 465 Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 475 Enact President Obamas recommendations for program terminations all provisions relating to cable. - S 611 FCC Tech Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 652 Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development all provisions relating to cable. - S 712 Financial Takeover Repeal Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 746 Dodd-Frank Repeal Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 750 Fair Elections Now Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 913 Do Not Track Online Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 936 American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 978 Amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright all provisions relating to cable. - S 1022 PATRIOT Sunset Extension Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1030 Freedom from Restrictive Executive Demands and Onerous Mandates Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. -- S 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1354 Healthy Media for Youth Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1434 Data Security Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1535 Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1550 National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1606 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1659 Return unused or reclaimed funds made available for broadband awards in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Treasury of the United States all provisions relating to cable. - S 1660 American Jobs Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1732 Privacy Act Modernization for the Information Age Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1780 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1784 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1830 Protect American Innovation Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1960 To provide incentives to create American jobs - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1965 Startup Act of 2011 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2038 Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge ("STOCK") Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2063 To prohibit the transfer of technology developed using funding provided by the United States Government to entities of certain countries - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2151 SECURE IT Act ("Strenghtening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012") - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2219 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act of 2012 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2323 Commerce, Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2375 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2465 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3187 Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3211 Safeguarding United States Satellite Leadership and Security Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3301 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3306 Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3333 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 212 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3342 SECURE IT all provisions relating to cable. - S 3410 A bill to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes all provisions relating to cable. - S 3540 Reduction in Federal Advertising Budgets Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3456 Professional Boxing Amendment Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3688 STOP Identity Theft Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3713 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2012 all provisions relating to cable. - SConRes 50 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived all provisions relating to cable. - SJRes 6 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices all provisions relating to cable. - SJRes 35 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing regulation of contributions by corporations, labor organizations and other entities - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $5,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
REGULATION OF WIRELESS INDUSTRY S. 28, S. 415, S. 455, S. 522, S. 732, S. 799, S. 911, S. 913, S. 1151, S. 1207, S. 1212, S. 1223, S. 1308, S. 1408, S. 1549, S. 1780, S. 1784, S. 1830, S. 2008, S. 2105, S. 2151, S. 3186, S. 3291, S. 3324, S. 3342, S. 3414, S. 3703, S.J. Res. 6, H.R. 607, H.R. 611, H.R. 847, H.R. 911, H.R. 1528, H.R. 1707, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1895, H.R. 1981, H.R. 2168, H.R. 2281, H.R. 2289, H.R. 2482, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2629, H.R. 2976, H.R. 3010, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3309, H.R. 3310, H.R. 3509, H.R. 3523, H.R. 3627, H.R. 3630, H.R. 3674, H.R. 4078, H.R. 4257, H.R. 4817, H.R. 6377, H.J. Res. 37
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION S. 21, S. 28, S. 74, S. 297, S. 358, S. 413, S. 415, S. 455, S. 522, S. 799, S. 813, S. 911, S. 913, S. 968, S. 978, S. 1011, S. 1151, S. 1207, S. 1212, S. 1223, S. 1308, S. 1408, S. 1535, S. 1549, S. 1780, S. 1784, S. 1830, S. 1939, S. 2008, S. 2029, S. 2105, S. 2151, S. 2275, S. 3240, S. 3291, S. 3301, S. 3306, S. 3324, S. 3333, S. 3342, S. 3414, S. 3703, S.J. Res. 6, H.R. 96, H.R. 166, H.R. 607, H.R. 611, H.R. 654, H.R. 911, H.R. 1343, H.R. 1528, H.R 1695, H.R. 1707, H.R. 1746, H.R. 1804, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1860, H.R. 1895, H.R. 1981, H.R. 2096, H.R. 2163, H.R. 2168, H.R. 2281, H.R. 2289, H.R. 2471, H.R. 2482, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2976, H.R. 3010, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3309, H.R. 3310, H.R. 3509, H.R. 3523, H.R. 3585, H.R. 3630, H.R. 3674, H.R. 3675, H.R. 3782, H.R. 4257, H.R. 6377, H.J. Res. 37, H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 47, H. Res. 72
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
online privacy and behavioral advertising issues (see addendum for list of legislation) H.R.654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act S.913- Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 H.R.1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011 S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act H.R.611- BEST PRACTICES Act S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act S.1011- Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011 S.1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R.2168 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R.1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011 S.1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 H.R.1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2577 - the Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act S. 1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act S. 1408 - Data Breach and Notification Act T S. 1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Internet, marketing and data protection issues Potential privacy legislation in House of Representatives and Senate H.R. 611 - BEST PRACTICES ACT S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act H.R. 654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act H.R. 2168 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - GSP Act S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - GPS Act S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act Draft Data Security Legislation H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act S.1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act S. 1408 - Data Breach Notification Act S. 1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act H.R. 2577 - Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act S. 2151 - SECURE IT Act H.R. 4262 - SECURE IT Act S. 2105 - Cybersecurity Act S. 3333 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 3301 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Internet, marketing and data protection issues Potential privacy legislation in House of Representatives and Senate H.R. 611 - BEST PRACTICES ACT S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act H.R. 1528 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act H.R. 654 - Do Not Track Me Online Actr S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Act H.R. 2168 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - GPS Act S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - GPS Act S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act H.R. 1841 - Data Accountability and Trust Act Draft data security legislation H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 1207 - Data Security Breach Notification Act S.1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act S.1408 - Data Breach Notification Act S.1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act H.R. 2577 - Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act S. 3333 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 3301- Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Internet, marketing and data protection issues S. 799 - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act H.R. 1707 - Data Accountability and Trust Act S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 1151 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act S. 1408 - Data Breach Notification Act S. 1535 - Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act H.R. 2577 - Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act H.R. 2471 - To Amend Section 2710 of Title 18, United States Code S. 3333 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act S. 3301 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Advertising
Privacy (General); H.R.611 - Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act; H.R.654 - Do Not Track Me Online Act; H.R.722 Say No to Drug Ads Act; H.R. 2112 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.611 - BEST PRACTICES Act; H.R. 1528 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011;... S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011; H.R. 1985 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011; S. 913 Do-Not-Track Online Act; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011; S.1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act; H.R. 2168 Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act; S.1212 Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act; S.1223 Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011; H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification ACt of 2011; S. 1535 Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011: S. 3301 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act; S.3333 Data Security and Breach Notification Act
Client expense: $131,475 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE