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Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act
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Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress and publish on the FCC website a study on the public safety benefits, technical feasibility, and cost of providing the public with access to 9-1-1 services during times of emergency when mobile service is unavailable, through: telecommunications service provider-owned WiFi access points and other communications technologies operating on unlicensed spectrum, without requiring any login credentials; non-telecommunications service provider-owned WiFi access points; and other alternative means. The types of emergencies subject to this bill are: (1) occasions or instances under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for which the President determines that federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States; or (2) an emergency declared by the governor of a state or U.S. territory. (Sec. 3) The Stafford Act is amended to expand the categories of essential service providers that may access a disaster site to restore and repair essential services in an emergency or major disaster without being denied or impeded by a federal agency. Services to be considered essential are wireline or mobile telephone service, Internet access service, radio or television broadcasting, cable service, or direct broadcast satellite service.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 2 (Roll no. 230). (text: CR H2890)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 2 (Roll no. 230).(text: CR H2890)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2930)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3998.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2890-2891)
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2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues related to Business Data Services Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
S.2553/H.R.4167 - Karis Law Act of 2016 (issues concerning on-premises notification requirements); S.2770/H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to liability protection); and S.2997/H.R.3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.2669 -Anti-Spoofing Act; H.R. 3998/S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R.4596/ S. 2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015; H.R.6165 - Improving Broadband for Veterans Act of 2016; S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act; S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; and S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016. General lobbying on the following issues: comprehensive privacy protections; accessibility; cybersecurity; data breach and data security; implementation and enforcement of the Telephone Consumer protection Act; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy (including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use); stolen phones; the FCCs Open Internet Order; deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including Text to 911 solutions; deployment of wireless infrastructure; oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program; wireless emergency alerts; drones; connected cars; free data; contraband prison phones; Smart Cities; deployment of unlicensed wireless technologies; and wireless towers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act H.R. 3998 / S. 2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act H.R. 4596 / S. 2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 6165 - Improving Broadband for Veterans Act of 2016 S. 2555 - MOBILE NOW Act S. 2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 Issues related to Accessibility Issues related to Smart Cities Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections Issues related to connected cars Issues related to contraband prison phones Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to data breach and data security Issues related to drones Issues related to free data Issues related to implementation/enforcement of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Issues related to oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program Issues related to spectrum policy, including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use Issues related to stolen phones Issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order Issues related to the deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including text to 911 solutions Issues related to the deployment of unlicensed wireless technologies Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Issues related to the shipment of lithium ion batteries Issues related to wireless towers
Client expense: $3,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 453.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-583, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup by |
| April 28, 2016 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Referred to | November 16, 2015 |
| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred to | November 16, 2015 |
| November 16, 2015 |
| Democratic |
| NJ |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
-HR 85 Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 689 Surveillance Order Report Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 726 Secure Data Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1229 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1385 Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1918 Aarons Law Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2233 End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2596 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3654 Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3664 Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3998 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4270 Liberty Through Strength Act II - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4350 To Repeal the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4432 Commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modernization Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4651 Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4721 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5077 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5321 Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5388 Support for Rapid Innovation Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5634 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 135 Secure Data Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 159 A bill to improve the operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Unmanned Aircraft System Program - all provisions relating to cable. -S 456 Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 635 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 754 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a refundable credit for costs associated with Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1030 Aarons Law Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1314 Commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modernization Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1595 Protecting Individuals from Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1608 Consumer Drone Safety Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2295 Liberty Through Strength Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2372 Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2410 Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2604 Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2952 Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $4,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 104 Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 266 End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 279 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 283 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 355 Global Internet Freedom (GIF) Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 413 Partnership to Build America Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 491 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 580 Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 625 Infrastructure 2.0 Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 656 Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 699 Email Privacy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 805 Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 821 Wi-Fi Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 910 Vehicle-to Infrastructure Safety Technology Investment Flexibility Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1053 To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1106 States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1174 Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1212 Internet Freedom Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1409 Open Internet Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1641 Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1704 Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1770 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2031 Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2205 Data Security Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2566 Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2577 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2578 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2638 Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2666 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2669 Anti-Spoofing Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2734 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2977 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3805 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3998 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4111 Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4167 Karis Law Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4187 Secure and Protect Americans Data Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4190 Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4596 Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4678 Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4884 Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4889 Kelsey Smith Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4932 Repeated Objectionable Bothering of Consumers on Phones (ROBOCOP) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5054 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5092 Reinforcing American Made Products Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5093 Technological Innovation through Modernizing Enforcement (TIME) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5097 Start Taking Action on Lingering Liabilities (STALL) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5098 FTC Reports Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5104 Better On-line Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5109 Clarifying Legality and Enforcement Action Reasoning (CLEAR) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5115 Statement on Unfairness Reinforcement and Emphasis (SURE) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5116 Freeing Responsible and Effective Exchanges (FREE) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5117 Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5118 Solidifying Habitual and Institutional Explanations of Liability and Defenses (SHIELD) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5136 Revealing Economic Conclusions for Suggestions (RECS) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5239 Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5293 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5323 International Communications Privacy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5393 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5394 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5418 Protecting Internet Freedom Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5485 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5510 FTC Process and Transparency Reform Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5525 End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5896 Intimate Privacy Protection Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 6099 Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 6013 Community Broadband Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 6155 Ensuring Safety of Federal Wilderness Access Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 6394 Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HJRes 42 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet - all provisions relating to cable. -HRes 847 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the internet of things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment - all provisions relating to cable. -HRes 932 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills - all provisions relating to cable. -HRes 939 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy - all provisions relating to cable. -S 40 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 56 Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 177 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 237 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 240 Community Broadband Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 268 Rebuild America Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 356 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 424 Wi-Fi Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 512 Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 547 To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children - all provisions relating to cable. -S 597 States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 668 Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 887 Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 827 Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 961 Data Security Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1027 Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1158 Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1472 Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1499 Vehicle-to Infrastructure Safety Technology Investment Flexibility Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1551 Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1563 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1540 Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1606 Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015- all provisions relating to cable. -S 1618 Wireless Innovation Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1621 Ending Mobile and Broadband Welfare Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1681 Quell Unnecessary, Intentional, and Encroaching Telephone (QUIET) Calls Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1788 Safeguarding American Families from Exposure by Keeping Information and Data Secure (SAFE KIDS) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2116 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2163 Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2211 Spectrum Relocation Fund Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2227 Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2270 Location Privacy Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2278 Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2283 Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2356 Private Sector Call Record Retention Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2360 Omnibus Territories Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2404 Do No Track Online Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2555 Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2602 Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2607 Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act- all provisions relating to cable. -S 2770 Kelsey Smith Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2837 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2844 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2943 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2956 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2997 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2986 International Communications Privacy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 3000 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 3001 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 3034 Protecting Internet Freedom Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 3067 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 3408 Broadband Connections for rural Opportunities Program Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -SJRes 14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $4,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to a tax incentive program to foster new entrant / small business ownership of communications outlets. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission oversight and reauthorization. Issues relating to updating the Communications Act. Issues relating to opioid addiction. Issues relating to competitive navigation devices/applications for accessing multichannel video programming (set-top boxes). Issues relating to Next Generation Television. H.R.2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act, all provisions. H.R.5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to joint sales agreements and the broadcast incentive auction. H.R. 5813, Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 6094, Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act, all provisions. H.R. 6474, To eliminate the daily newspaper cross-ownership rule of the Federal Communications Commission, all provisions. S.253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, all provisions. S.887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, provisions relating to joint sales agreements, broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements, all provisions. S.2555, Mobile Now Act, all provisions. S.2644, Federal Communications Commission Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions. S. 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016, all provisions. S.3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to joint sales agreements and the broadcast incentive auction.
Client expense: $4,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio S. 2997/HR 3998, "Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act"
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 3998/S. 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; S. 707, Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015; S. 2555, Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless (MOBILE NOW) Act; Nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Communications Commission; Broadcast incentive auction; Spectrum relocation and repacking; Spectrum auctions; Federal Communications Commission's media ownership proceeding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues related to Business Data Services Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, 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" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res. 42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res. 14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res. 234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4932, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 4/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2897, Justice for Telecommunications Consumers Act (introduced 4/28/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5239, Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 (introduced 5/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5236, RESPONSE Act of 2016 (introduced on 5/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes (introduced on 5/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 3026, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 6/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5572, Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act of 2016 (introduced 6/23/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.835, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment (introduced 7/14/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6013, Community Broadband Act of 2016 (introduced 9/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6055, Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2016 (introduced 9/15/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 6165, Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 9/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6394 - Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 11/29/2016) - all provisions related to cable S.3501 - Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 12/5/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6449 - Clean Money Act of 2016 (introduced 12/07/2016) - all provisions related to cable
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Draft legislation in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to encourage broadband deployment. -Provisions related to protect the Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation Issues related to rural broadband deployment and implementation of the Connect America Fund Phase II at the FCC Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. H.R. 3998/S. 1869, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act): Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and availability Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Business Data Services (formerly known as Special Access) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to infrastructure siting, including on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to the FCCs Open Internet Order Issues relating to telecommunications infrastructure Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT. Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure S. 2644, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Issues relating to rural broadband, spectrum auctions, mobile broadband measurement, and Universal Service Fund H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 5525, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act. Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund Lifeline program H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues relating to spectrum S. 3218, the Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead (RURAL) on Telehealth Act Section 2110 of P.L. 114-90 The FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016. Issues related to Tower Marking and Lighting Requirements
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.2669 -Anti-Spoofing Act; H.R. 3998/S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R.4596/ S. 2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015; H.R.4889/S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act H.R.4909/S.2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Spectrum provisions); H.R.5117/S.2607 - DIGIT Act; H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016; H.R.6099 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act; H.R.6165 - Improving Broadband for Veterans Act; S 2211 - Spectrum Relocation Fund Act of 2015; S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act; S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016; S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; General lobbying on the following issues: comprehensive privacy protections; cybersecurity; data breach and data security; implementation and enforcement of the Telephone Consumer protection Act; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy (including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use); stolen phones; the FCCs Open Internet Order; deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including Text to 911 solutions; deployment of wireless infrastructure; oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program; wireless emergency alerts; drones; connected cars; free data; contraband prison phones; Smart Cities; and wireless towers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
S.2553/H.R.4167 - Karis Law Act of 2016 (issues concerning on-premises notification requirements); S.2770/H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to liability protection); and S.2997/H.R.3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Spectrum; Cable Act of 1992; Telecommunications Act of 1996; Universal Service Fund; Network Neutrality; Internet governance; broadcast ownership; improving federal spectrum systems; broadband Internet rate regulation; Internet governance; Lifeline Support program; FCC set-top box proposals; FCC privacy proposals; H.R. 734, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act; H.R. 4596, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability; Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Mobile emergency alert systems (M-EAS); AWARN; FCC NPRM on Emergency Alert Systems; bills related to emergency communications (H.R. 3998, S. 2997) Privacy issues related to telecommunications; mobile data security Federal Communications Commission appropriations (H.R. 5485); FCC oversight Internet of Things (S. 2607); bills related to the FCC (S. 2644, S. 421) Spectrum auctions; set-top boxes; FCC action on net neutrality Internet of Things (H.Res. 837) FCC actions on wireless device capabilities, disabled community video access issues, FirstNet, WEAs FTC actions on smart TVs and energy labeling; FTC oversight Continuing appropriations (H.R. 5325) as related to telecommunications issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act H.R. 3998 / S. 2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act H.R. 4596 / S. 2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 4889 / S. 2770 - Kelsey Smith Act H.R. 4909 / S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provisions relating to spectrum policy H.R. 5117 / S. 2607 - DIGIT Act H.R. 5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 H.R. 6099 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act H.R. 6165 - Improving Broadband for Veterans Act of 2016 S. 2211 - Spectrum Relocation Fund Act of 2015 S. 2555 - MOBILE NOW Act S. 2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 S. 2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Issues related to TCPA Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to data breach and data security Issues related to implementation/enforcement of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission Issues related to spectrum policy, including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use Issues related to stolen phones Issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order Issues related to the deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including text to 911 solutions Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Issues related to oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program Issues related to wireless emergency alerts Issues related to drones Issues related to connected cars Issues related to free data Issues related to contraband prison phones Issues related to Smart Cities Issues related to wireless towers
Client expense: $2,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Issues concerning national emergency planning. S 2553/HR 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2016, issues concerning on premises notification requirements HR 3998/S 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response HR 4889/S 2770, The Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to liability protection
Client expense: $4,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Draft legislation in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to encourage broadband deployment. -Provisions related to protect the Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation Issues related to rural broadband deployment and implementation of the Connect America Fund Phase II at the FCC Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. H.R. 3998/S. 1869, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act): Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
-HR 85 Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 689 Surveillance Order Report Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 710 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 726 Secure Data Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1229 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1385 Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2233 End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2596 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3654 Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3664 Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3998 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4270 Liberty Through Strength Act II - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4350 To Repeal the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4432 Commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modernization Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4651 Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5321 Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5388 Support for Rapid Innovation Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 159 A bill to improve the operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Unmanned Aircraft System Program - all provisions relating to cable. -S 456 Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 635 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 754 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a refundable credit for costs associated with Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1314 Commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modernization Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1595 Protecting Individuals from Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1608 Consumer Drone Safety Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2295 Liberty Through Strength Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2372 Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2410 Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2604 Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2952 Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, 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" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res. 42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res. 14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res. 234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4932, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 4/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2897, Justice for Telecommunications Consumers Act (introduced 4/28/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5239, Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 (introduced 5/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5236, RESPONSE Act of 2016 (introduced on 5/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes (introduced on 5/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 3026, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 6/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5572, Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act of 2016 (introduced 6/23/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.835, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment (introduced 7/14/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6013, Community Broadband Act of 2016 (introduced 9/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6055, Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2016 (introduced 9/15/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 6165, Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 9/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and availability Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Business Data Services (formerly known as Special Access) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to infrastructure siting, including on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to the FCCs Open Internet Order Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT. Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure S. 2644, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Issues relating to rural broadband, spectrum auctions, mobile broadband measurement, and Universal Service Fund H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 5525, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act. Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund Lifeline program H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues relating to spectrum S. 3218, the Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead (RURAL) on Telehealth Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 3998/S. 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act, issues related to spectrum; S.421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015; S. 707, Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015; S. 2555, Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless (MOBILE NOW) Act; S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; Potential legislation regarding the reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission; Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113), including provisions relating to the FCC, NTIA, and spectrum; Nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Communications Commission; Broadcast incentive auction; Spectrum relocation and repacking; Spectrum auctions; Set-top boxes; Senate Permanent Investigations Committee report on pay TV; Federal Communications Commission's media ownership proceeding; Copyright reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to a tax incentive program to foster new entrant / small business ownership of communications outlets. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission oversight and reauthorization. Issues relating to updating the Communications Act. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to opioid addiction. Issues relating to competitive navigation devices/applications for accessing multichannel video programming (set-top boxes). H.R.1385, Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1472, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, provisions relating to emergency communications. H.R.1641, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, provisions relating to joint sales agreements, broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. H.R.2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements, all provisions. H.R.3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act, all provisions. H.R.5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to joint sales agreements and the broadcast incentive auction. H.R. 5813, Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 6094, Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act, all provisions. S.253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, all provisions. S.887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, provisions relating to joint sales agreements, broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements, all provisions. S.2555, Mobile Now Act, all provisions. S.2644, Federal Communications Commission Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions. S. 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016, all provisions. S.3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to joint sales agreements and the broadcast incentive auction.
Client expense: $3,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues related to Business Data Services Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to broadband, spectrum, wireless technologies and infrastructure; S. 253, Communications Act Update Act of 2016; H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015; H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016; H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015; H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015; H.R. 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015; H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2016; H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Spectrum; Cable Act of 1992; Telecommunications Act of 1996; Universal Service Fund; Network Neutrality; Internet governance; broadcast ownership; improving federal spectrum systems; broadband Internet rate regulation; Internet governance; Lifeline Support program; FCC set-top box proposals; FCC privacy proposals; IANA transition; H.R. 734, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act; H.R. 4596, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4167, Karis Law Act of 2015; H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act, H.R. 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2016; H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act; H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability; Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Spectrum; Cable Act of 1992; Telecommunications Act of 1996; Universal Service Fund; Network Neutrality; Internet governance; broadcast ownership; improving federal spectrum systems; broadband Internet rate regulation; Internet governance; Lifeline Support program; FCC set-top box proposals; FCC privacy proposals; IANA transition; H.R. 734, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act; H.R. 4596, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4167, Karis Law Act of 2015; H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act, H.R. 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2016; H.R. 1301, Amateur Radio Parity Act; H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability; Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act H.R. 3998/S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015; H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016; H.R.4889/S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act H.R.4909/S.2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (Spectrum provisions); H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016; S 2211 - Spectrum Relocation Fund Act of 2015; S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act; S. 2283/H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015; S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016; S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2684 - UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Fund Act of 2015; and S. 2278 - Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015. General lobbying on the following issues: comprehensive privacy protections; cybersecurity; data breach and data security; implementation and enforcement of the Telephone Consumer protection Act; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy (including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use); issues related to stolen phones; the FCCs Open Internet Order; issues related to deployment of wireless infrastructure; and oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R.1506 - Small Business Access to Spectrum Act; H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act; H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (regarding the disclosure of location information of mobile devices in emergency situations); S.356/H.R.699 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2015; S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015; S.2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act of 2015 (concerning transition of frequencies used by the federal government); S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015; S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act (to provide opportunities for wireless broadband investment); S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016; S.2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (concerning spectrum planning and interagency coordination); and S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. General Lobbying on the following issues: Net Neutrality/Internet Governance [including Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions]; SS7 protocol for wireless and wireline network; broadband infrastructure; online privacy/data security; encryption; spectrum issues (including general policy, availability, transfers from public to commercial applications and auctions); 5G development; Internet of Things (IoT); and set-top box issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666/H.Rpt. 114-478/H.Res. 672/S.2283 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 3998/S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act (provisions related to service providers role in disaster recovery and emergency response); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4258 - ENCRYPT Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligation to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.5117 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015; S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1469/H.R.2048 - FISA Reform Act of 2015; S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1705 - Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2016 (provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Funding act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2366/H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015; S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2553/H.R.4167 - Karis Law Act of 2016 (issues concerning on premises notification requirements); S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2558/S.1759 - Spoofing Prevention Act (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S.2604/H.R.4651 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S.2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); S.2644/S2319 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2658/H.R.636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 (provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations); S.2684 - UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act (provisions related to UAV use); S.2770/H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to liability protection); S.2943/H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017 (federal contractor labor law compliance issues); S.3026/HR.4932 - ROBOCOP Act; S.3067/H.R.5484 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (provisions related to FCC use of funding); DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List ACT; DRAFT, Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act; and House Energy and Commerce Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations). General discussion of issues related to the following issues: 1) availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction; 2) the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and data security; 3) appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services and video delivery systems; 4) broadband availability,; 5) appropriate regulatory framework for privacy; 6) universal service; 7) infrastructure investment; and 8) development and proper regulation of business access services.; 9) proposed FCC rules on video navigation devices; and 10) privacy regulation for broadband internet access services.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction, the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and general data security; appropriate regulatory framework for internet communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory privacy framework, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development and proper regulation of business access services. Federal Communications Commission proposed rules on video navigation devices and privacy regulation for broadband internet access services. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations HR 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, H.Rpt. 114-478, H.Res. 672 /S 2283 , The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cyber security S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing HR __, E&C Discussion draft on vehicle and highway safety, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2555, Mobile NOW Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2163, Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2372, Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions related to cyber security and network reliability and standards HR 3998 /S 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response S 2558 /S 1759, Spoofing Prevention Act, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2658 /HR 636, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016, provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations S 2607, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability HR 4889/S 2770, The Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to liability protection S 2604/HR 4651, Digital Security Commission Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 4528, ENCRYPT Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 2553/HR 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2016,issues concerning on premises notification requirements S 2644/S 2319, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions HR 5485/S 3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, provisions related to FCC use of funding DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List Act, all provisions DRAFT, Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act, all provisions S 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act, provisions related to UAV use HR 4932/S 3026 ROBOCOP Act, all provisions HR 5117, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2283 /HR 2666 /HR 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 421, FCC Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4190/S 2366/S 2555, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4884, CURB Lifeline Act of 2016, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2227, Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 1469 /HR 2048, FISA Reform Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4909/S 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Federal contractor labor law compliance issues
Client expense: $4,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC ET Docket No. 13-49 - Revision of Part 15 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) Devices in the 5 GHz Band - Impact on the design/operation of DSRC band equipment for vehicle-to-vehicle communications S. 2986/H.R. 5323 - International Communications Privacy Act - Law enforcement access to data S. 2604/H.R. 4651- Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - Law enforcement access to data S. 2997/H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act - Use of Wi-Fi for 911 services S. 2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (DIGIT) Act - Cybersecurity requirements for the Internet of Things Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration Docket No. 160331306-6306-01 - The Benefits, Challenges, and Potential Roles for the Government in Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) - Design, operation and use of IoT technologies
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
2016 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
-HR 85 Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 689 Surveillance Order Report Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1229 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1385 Preserving American Privacy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1560 Protecting Cyber Networks Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1731 National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2233 End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2596 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3654 Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3664 Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3962 Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3998 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4270 Liberty Through Strength Act II - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4350 To Repeal the Cybersecurity Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4432 Commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modernization Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4516 Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4628 Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4651 Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5321 Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5388 Support for Rapid Innovation Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 159 A bill to improve the operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Unmanned Aircraft System Program - all provisions relating to cable. -S 456 Cyber Threat Sharing Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 635 Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 754 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a refundable credit for costs associated with Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1314 Commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Modernization Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1595 Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1608 Consumer Drone Safety Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2295 Liberty Through Strength Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2372 Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2406 To require the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions from Next Generation Flight procedures - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2410 Cybersecurity Disclosure Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2517 Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2604 Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2684 UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Energy Infrastructure Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2952 Stopping Mass Hacking Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2997 A bill to direct the FCC to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $3,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 1506 - Small Business Access to Spectrum Act H.R. 1770 - The Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 H.R. 2666 - The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act H.R. 4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (regarding the disclosure of location information of mobile devices in emergency situations) H.R. 699 & S. 356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015/Email Privacy Act S. 421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 S. 2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act of 2015 (concerning the transition of federally used frequencies) S. 2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 S. 2555 - MOBILE NOW Act (to provide opportunities for wireless broadband investment) S. 2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 S. 2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (concerning spectrum planning and interagency coordination) S. 2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Net neutrality/Internet governance (including Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers [ICANN] issues) SS7 protocol for wireless and wireline networks Broadband infrastructure Online privacy/data security Encryption Spectrum issues: availability, auctions, policy 5G development and testing LTE-U (unlicensed spectrum) Internet of Things Set-top-box issues
Client expense: $1,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to a tax incentive program to foster new entrant / small business ownership of communications outlets. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission oversight and reauthorization. Issues relating to updating the Communications Act. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. (Q3 2014) Issues relating to opioid addiction. H.R.1385, Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1472, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, provisions relating to emergency communications. H.R.1641, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, provisions relating to joint sales agreements, broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. H.R.2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements, all provisions. H.R.3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act, all provisions. H.R.5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to joint sales agreements and the broadcast incentive auction. S.253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, all provisions. S.887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, provisions relating to joint sales agreements, broadcast spectrum and the incentive auction. S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements, all provisions. S.2555, Mobile Now Act, all provisions. S.2644, Federal Communications Commission Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions. S. 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016, all provisions. S.3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to joint sales agreements and the broadcast incentive auction.
Client expense: $3,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 3998/S. 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; S.421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015; S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016; S. 707, Opioid Overdose Reduction Act of 2015; S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless (MOBILE NOW) Act (discussion draft); Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113), including provisions relating to the FCC, NTIA, and spectrum; Broadcast incentive auction; Spectrum relocation and repacking; Spectrum auctions; Set-top boxes; Senate Permanent Investigations Committee report on pay TV; Copyright reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, 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" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res. 42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res. 14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res. 234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4932, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 4/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2897, Justice for Telecommunications Consumers Act (introduced 4/28/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5239, Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 (introduced 5/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5236, RESPONSE Act of 2016 (introduced on 5/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes (introduced on 5/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 3026, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 6/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5572, Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act of 2016 (introduced 6/23/2016) - all provisions related to cable
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Business Data Services (formerly known as Special Access) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to infrastructure siting, including on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to the FCCs Open Internet Order Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT. Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure S. 2644, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Issues relating to rural broadband, spectrum auctions, mobile broadband measurement, and Universal Service Fund H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 5525, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act. Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund Lifeline program H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues relating to spectrum
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Mobile emergency alert systems (M-EAS); AWARN; FCC NPRM on Emergency Alert Systems; bills related to emergency communications (H.R. 3998, S. 2997) Broadband rate regulation; Bill related to prohibition of regulation of Internet rates (H.R. 2666) Privacy issues related to telecommunications; mobile data security Federal Communications Commission appropriations (H.R. 5485); FCC nomination Internet of Things (S. 2607); bills related to the FCC (S. 2644, S. 421) Spectrum auctions; set-top boxes; FCC action on net neutrality Bills related to FTC operations (H.R. 5115, H.R. 5109, H.R. 5510)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act H.R. 3998 / S. 2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act H.R. 4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 4596 / S. 2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 H.R. 4889 / S. 2770 - Kelsey Smith Act H.R. 4909 / S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provisions relating to spectrum policy H.R. 5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 S. 2211 - Spectrum Relocation Fund Act of 2015 S. 2555 - MOBILE NOW Act S. 2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 S. 2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2684 - UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to implementation/enforcement of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Issues related to data breach and data security Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission Issues related to spectrum policy, including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use Issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order Issues related to wireless industry competition Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program
Client expense: $1,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to net neutrality, set-top boxes, broadband privacy, rural call completion, Public, Educational and Government (PEG) access, and FCC's Broadband Privacy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015; S. 2555, Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless (MOBILE NOW) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to broadband, spectrum, wireless technologies and infrastructure; H.R. 2277, Password Protection Act of 2015; H.R. 2644, National Forest Collaborative Incentive Act of 2015; H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015; H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016; H.R. 4889, Kelsey Smith Act; H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; H.R. 5525, End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016; S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015; S. 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015; S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015; S. 2555, Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act (Mobile NOW); S. 2607, DIGIT Act; S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R.1314 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2015; H.R.1506 - Small Business Access to Spectrum Act; H.R. 1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015; H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015; S.356/H.R.699 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2015; S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015; S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act of 2015 (to reallocate Federal Government-held spectrum); and S.2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (concerning spectrum planning and interagency coordination). General Lobbying on the following issues: Net Neutrality/Internet Governance [including Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) functions]; privacy; data security; broadband infrastructure; encryption; Spectrum issues (including general policy, availability, transfers from public to commercial applications and auctions); 5G development and testing; and LTE-U issues (unlicensed spectrum applications).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
House Energy and Commerce/Senate Commerce Committee discussion drafts referring to the FCCs Open Internet Order; H.R. ____ -- E&C Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations); Spectrum legislation discussion drafts (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S. ____ -- Spectrum Pipeline Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act (provisions related to service providers role in disaster recovery and emergency response); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (Provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1705 - Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2016 (provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); and S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S. 2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act (Issues related to Caller ID Spoofing); S. 2555-- Mobile NOW Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S. 2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); S.2658 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations); and S. 2770/H.R. 4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to liability protection). General discussion of issues related to the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction; the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption; an appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory framework for privacy protection; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; and proper regulation of business access services.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE