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Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019
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Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2020 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 451 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act) H.R. 1289 - Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (PHONE Act) H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT America Act) H.R. 2881/S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019 H.R. 3836 - Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters Act H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act. H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act (C-BAND Act) H.R. 4856 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 (The READI Act) H.R. 4998 - Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act H.R. 5000 - Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently (SHARE Act of 2019) H.R. 5243 - Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspot Act H.R. 5561 - Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development Act (WIRED Act) H.R. 5918 - To direct the FCC to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting. H.R. 5926 - Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act (RESILIENT Networks Act) H.R. 5928 - Fee Integrity and Responsibilities and To Regain Essential Spectrum for Public-safety Operators Needed to Deploy Equipment Reliably Act of 2020 (FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020) H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act S. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3394 - Network Security Trade Act of 2020 S. 3398 - Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020 (EARN IT Act of 2020) S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act Federal Privacy Legislation Spectrum - 24GHz, C-Band,6GHz, Need for mid-band and high-band 5G Deployment FirstNet Access to Public Lands Rural Broadband Mapping Supply Chain Issues
Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); domestic telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; issues related to legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services; and video retransmission reform. Lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Division M, Coronavirus Relief and Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (provisions related to appropriations for broadband deployment, broadband connectivity benefits for low-income households, telehealth, distance learning and broadband communications services); H.R. 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation; H.R. 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act (Internet regulation issues); H.R. 1101, 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 related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act (issues related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1668/S. 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act (issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services); H.R. 1954/S. 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 2881/S. 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act (issues related to 5G security); H.R. 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act (all provisions); H.R. 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 3836, Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency During Emergencies and Disasters Act (all provisions); H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act (all provisions); H.R. 4459, Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4855/ S. 2921, C-Band Act (all provisions); H.R. 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 (all provisions); HR 5926/S. 4336, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act (provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies); H.R. 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020 (all provisions); H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (issues relating to spectrum management and provisions related to open source telecommunications equipment); H.R. 8650/S. 4789, Eliminate the Digital Divide Act (provisions related to funding broadband deployment grants and the conditions for obtaining those grants); S 583, Data Privacy Act (all provisions); S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors (all provisions); S. 918, E-FRONTIER ACT (issues related to 5G networks); S. 2223, AIRWAVES Act (all provisions); S. 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019 (all provisions); S. 2956, Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act (C-Band Act auction provisions); S. 3189/H.R. 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act (all provisions); S. 3246, SMART Act (all provisions); S. 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020 (all provisions); and [Draft] Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act (telecom provisions).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding and policy related to corrections, including support for the REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Funding and policy related to corrections, including REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; statutory changes and policies to permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison, including S.952/HR 1954; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners; additional support for state corrections in COVID-19 relief packages.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 29 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 1848, the Communications Jobs Training Act of 2019 - issues relating to wireless workforce issues H.R. 1668, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 734, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1693 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 738, issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping H.R. 1555, the Transparency for Cable Consumers Act - issues relating to reporting requirements H.R. 1586, Building Resources into Digital Growth and Education (BRIDGE) Act - issues relating to establishment of a digital network technology program H.R. 1575, the Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1328, ACCESS Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1304 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1220, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 510, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 335, ZTE Enforcement Review and Oversight (ZERO) Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 - issues relating to rural broadband expansion S. 918, Eliminate from Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize the Internet in Every Respect Act (E-FRONTIER) - issues relating to nationalized telecommunications services S. 152, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 602, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security S. 384, issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting S. 806, Own Your Own Data Act - issues relating to privacy S. 819, FCC Reporting Modernization Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 847, Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 - issues relating to privacy S. 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 952, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1954, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 331, Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 - issues relating to emergency services, Public Safety H.R. 1421, Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls (HANGUP) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1648, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1167, the Digital Equity Act - issues relating to broadband accessibility S.1046, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND ACT) - issues relating to Universal Service and broadband accessibility S. 1116, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2019 - issues relating to Privacy S. 1515, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2019 - issues relating to Universal Service S. 1522, Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1625, United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security S. 1611, Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 1699, Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (Broadband DATA) Act - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - Issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 2741 Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband mapping H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues related to Robocalls H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of the Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act H.R. 2015, The TRACED ACT - issues relating to Robocalls H.R. 2692, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act (DIG ONCE) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 2118, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2344, the Broadband Transparency Accountability Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3676, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 3759, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing H.R. 3836, the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4128, The Map Improvement Act - issues relating to broadband mapping data H.R. 4127, the Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (BIFIA) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4147 - WIN 5G Act - issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 4227, the Mapping Accuracy Promotes Service Act - issues related to broadband data mapping H.R. 4459, the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.Res 575 - Prague Proposals Sense of the House - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 - issues related to rural broadband deployment S. 2956 - Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act - issues related to spectrum S. 2921 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act of 2019 - issues relating to spectrum S. 2645, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - Issues relating to public safety S. 2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act - issues relating to public safety S. 151/P.L. 115-106 - Pallone-Thune TRACED Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 4741 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4998 - The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 5926 - The Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays (RESILIENT) Network Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5928 - FIRST RESPONDER Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5918 - requiring the FCC to issue after action reports following activation of DIRS to make improvements to network outage reporting - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5703 - the PRIVACY Act - issues relating to privacy H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to broadband connectivity H.R. 6465 - Serving Rural America Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 3555 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act- issues related to broadband deployment and broadband infrastructure S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues related to broadband connectivity H.R. 748 - CARES Act - issues related to communications services S. 3666, COVID-19 Disaster in Indian Country Act - issues related to spectrum S. 3717, Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020 - issues related to Spectrum S. 4113, Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth In the Economy (BRIDGE) Act of 2020 - issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 4095, Emergency Broadband Connections Act - issues related to rural broadband H.R. 6456, Serving Rural America Act - issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 6477, Spectrum Coordination Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID Act - issues relating to broadband deployment, the FCC, and telehealth H.R. 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act - issues relating to deployment of broadband infrastructure, permitting and siting H.R. 6563, Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 issues relating to the deployment of broadband and E-Rate program H.R. 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 6723, The Universal Broadband Act - issues related to the Universal Service Fund program H.R. 6819, COVID DISASTER in Indian Country Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act - issues related to the deployment of broadband H.R. 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband H.R. 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - issues related to the siting/deployment of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7350, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act (Standard FEES Act) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment/siting H.R. 7353, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act) - issues relating to supply chain sourcing and broadband infrastructure deployment/siting H.R. 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - issues relating to broadband deployment/siting on Federal lands H.R. 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7362, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7363, Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act - issues relating to the deployment of broadband H.R. 7367, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications (Facilitating DIGITAL Applications) Act - Issues relating to siting on Federal lands H.R. 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7374, Tribal Interest Maintained for Infrastructure Needing Greater Certainty Act (TIMING Certainty Act) - issues to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure on tribal lands H.R. 7377, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications (DIGITAL Applications) Act - issues relating to the deployment of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7352, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7349, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7447, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7972, the Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7494, Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act - issues related to rural broadband and device availability H.R. 7973, The Tribal Connect Act of 2020 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund H.R. 8115, the Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 8244, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 4291, Developing Economic Prosperity and Linking our Youth through (DEPLOY) Broadband - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure S. 4422, The Connecting Minority Communities Act - establishing an Office of Minority Broadband initiatives within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - issues related to rural broadband S. 4472/H.R. 8000, the Ensuring Network Security Act - issues related to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 4588, The Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act - issues related to rural broadband S. 4285, Hotspots and Online Technology Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act - issues related to rural broadband and device availability S. 4789/H.R. 8650, the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020 - issues related to rural broadband deployment S. 4809/H.R. 8665, Extending Broadband Tribal Priority Act of 2020 - issues related to spectrum S. 4803/H.R. 8545, Beat China By Harnessing Important National Airwaves (CHINA) for 5G Act of 2020 - issues related to spectrum Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - issues relating to broadband data mapping, supply chain security, and other broadband provisions
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Communications issues related to corrections institutions; S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.7667), FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R.7617); H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136) implementation; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; The HEALS Act; H.R.133, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes (P.L.116-260).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2020 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services,domestic telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services, and issues concerning retransmission reform HR 1954/S 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts HR 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1101, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1668/S 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act, issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services S 583, Data Privacy Act, issues relating to data privacy S 918, E-FRONTIER ACT, issues related to 5G networks S 893/HR 2881, Secure 5G and Beyond Act, issues related to 5G security S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, all provisions HR 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act, all provisions HR 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019, all provisions S 2223, AIRWAVES Act, all provisions HR 3994, Modern Television Act, all provisions HR 4459, Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019, all provisions S 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019; S 2921, C-Band Act; HR 4855, C-Band Act; S 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act, issues related to the C-Band auction; S 3246, SMART Act HR 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 [DRAFT] Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, telecom provisions HR 5926/S 4336, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act, provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies HR 3836, Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency During Emergencies and Disasters Act, all provisions HR 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020, all provisions HR 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019, all provisions S 3189/HR 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act, all provisions S 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020, all provisions HR 6395/S 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for 2021, issues relating to spectrum management and provisions related to open source telecommunications equipment HR 8650/S 4789, Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, provisions related to funding broadband deployment grants and the conditions for obtaining those grants HR 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division M, Coronavirus Relief and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to appropriations for broadband deployment, broadband connectivity benefits for low-income households, telehealth, distance learning and broadband communications services
2020 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum policy and the importance of American leadership in 5G for US economy and competitiveness Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure H.R. 1954/S. 952, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission S. 4803/H.R. 8545, the Beat China for 5G Act, incorporated into H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); domestic telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; issues related to communications services available to members of the armed services; issues related to legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services; and video policy reform. Lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act (Dig-Once provisions relating to funding for broadband infrastructure and communications services); H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (potential issues related to communications); H.R. 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation; H.R. 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act (Internet regulation issues); H.R. 1101, 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 related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act (issues related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1668/S. 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act (issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services); H.R. 1954/S. 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act (all provisions); H.R. 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act (all provisions); H.R. 4127/S. 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (all provisions); H.R. 4856 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 5918, To direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting (Provisions relating to circumstances triggering reports); HR 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act (provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies); H.R. 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020 (all provisions); H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (issues relating to spectrum management and provisions related to open source telecommunications equipment); H.R. 6456, Serving Rural America Act (all provisions); H.R. 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act (all provisions); H.R. 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act (all provisions); H.R. 6563/S.3690, Emergency Educational Connections Act (all provisions); H.R. 6723, Universal Broadband Act (provisions related to broadband funding); H.R. 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act (all provisions); H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act (all provisions); H.R. 7160, Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7302, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (all provisions); H.R. 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act (all provisions); H.R. 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act (all provisions); H.R. 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Underserved Areas Act (all provisions); H.R. 7350, Standard FEES Act (all provisions); H.R. 7352, BROADBAND Leadership Act (all provisions); H.R. 7353, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act (all provisions); H.R. 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act (all provisions); H.R. 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7359, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act (all provisions); H.R. 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7362, WIRELESS Leadership Act (all provisions); H.R. 7363, CONNECT Act (all provisions); H.R. 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act (all provisions); H.R. 7374, RAPID Act (all provisions); H.R. 7377, DIGITAL Applications Act (all provisions); H.R. 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7447/ S.4201, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act (all provisions); H.R. 7494, Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act (all provisions); H.R. 7972 / S. 4015, Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act (all provisions); H.R. 7978 / S. 4529, Tribal Connect Act of 2020 (all provisions); H.R. 8115, DIGIT Act (all provisions); H.R. 8406, HEROES Act (provisions related to funding for E-Rate support, broadband benefits, enhanced Lifeline benefits, grants to states for Lifeline Verifier, broadband mapping and Telehealth programs, continued connectivity and T-band repeal provisions); S 583, Data Privacy Act (all provisions); S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors (all provisions); S. 918, E-FRONTIER ACT (issues related to 5G networks); S. 2223, AIRWAVES Act (all provisions); S. 2661/H.R. 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 (issues related to state billing and collection); S. 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019 (all provisions); S. 3045, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2020 [authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue a subpoena for the production of information to identify and notify an entity that is put at any risk by cybersecurity vulnerabilities] (all provisions); S. 3189/H.R. 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act (all provisions); S. 3398, EARN IT Act (all provisions); S. 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020 (all provisions); S. 3569/H.R. 6394, Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020 (all provisions); S. 3663, COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act (all provisions); S. 3695, CONNECT At Home Act (all provisions); S. 3701/H.R. 6814, Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (all provisions); S. 3717/H.R. 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act (all provisions); S. 3749/H.R. 6866, Public Health Emergency Act (all provisions); S. 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act (all provisions); S. 4022/H.R. 7520, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act (all provisions); S. 4066, PACT Act (all provisions); S. 4113, BRIDGE Act (all provisions). S. 4234, Ensuring Public Safety to Airwaves Act of 2020 (spectrum management provisions); S. 4285, HOTSPOTS Act (all provisions); S. 4317, SAFE TO WORK Act (issues related to liability protections); S. 4411, Governors Broadband Development Fund Act (all provisions); S. 4422, Connecting Minority Communities Act (all provisions); S. 4515, ACCESS the Internet Act (all provisions); S. 4626, SAFE DATA Act (all provisions); and S. 4789, Eliminate the Digital Divide Act (all provisions);
2020 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding and policy related to corrections, including support for the REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Funding and policy related to corrections, including REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; statutory changes and policies to permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison, including S.952/HR 1954; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners; additional support for state corrections in COVID-19 relief packages.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services,domestic telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, issues related to communications services available to members of the armed services, issues related to legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services, and issues concerning video policy reform. HR 1954/S 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts HR 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1101, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1668/S 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act, issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services S 583, Data Privacy Act, issues relating to data privacy S 918, E-FRONTIER ACT, issues related to 5G networks S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, all provisions Encourage funding for Pub.L. 116-130, the Broadband DATA Act, enacted March 23, 2020 HR 4127/S 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, all provisions HR 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act, all provisions HR 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019, all provisions S 2223, AIRWAVES Act, all provisions HR 3994, Modern Television Act, all provisions HR 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019, all provisions S 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019; S 2921, C-Band Act; HR 4855, C-Band Act; S 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act, issues related to the C-Band auction; S 3246, SMART Act HR 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 S 2661/HR 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019, issues related to state billing and collection HR 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, potential issues related to communications HR 5926/S 4336, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act, provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies HR 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020, all provisions HR 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 5918, provisions relating to circumstances triggering reports under the Federal Communications Commission Disaster Information Reporting System S 3189/HR 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act, all provisions S 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020, all provisions HR 6395/S 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for 2021, issues relating to spectrum management and provisions related to open source telecommunications equipment HR 6456, Serving Rural America Act, all provisions HR 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act HR 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act, all provisions HR 6563/S 3690, Emergency Educational Connections Act, all provisions HR 6723, Universal Broadband Act, all provisions S 3695, CONNECT At Home Act, all provisions S 3717/HR 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act, all provisions HR 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act, all provisions HR 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act, all provisions HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Dig-Once provisions and provisions relating to funding for broadband infrastructure and communications services HR 7160, Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4022/HR 7520, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act, all provisions HR 7302, Accessible, Affordable Internet For All Act, all provisions HR 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions HR 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act, all provisions HR 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions HR 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions HR 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions HR 7350, Standard FEES Act, all provisions HR 7352, BROADBAND Leadership Act, all provisions HR 7353, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act, all provisions HR 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions HR 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions HR 7359, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions HR 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions HR 7362, WIRELESS Leadership Act, all provisions HR 7363, CONNECT Act, all provisions HR 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act, all provisions HR 7374, RAPID Act, all provisions HR 7377, DIGITAL Applications Act, all provisions HR 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 4113, BRIDGE Act, all provisions S 3398, EARN it, all provisions S 3569/HR 6394, Keeping Critical connections Act of 2020, all provisions S 3701/HR 6814, Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education for Higher Education Students in Need Act, all provisions S 4066 PACT Act, all provisions S 3663, COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act, all provisions S 3749/HR 6866, Public Health Emergency Act, all provisions S 4234, Ensuring Public Safety Access to Airwaves Act of 2020, provisions related to spectrum management S 4317, SAFE TO WORK Act, issues related to liability protections S 4626, SAFE DATA Act, all provisions HR 8406, HEROES Act, provisions related to funding for E-rate support, broadband benefits, enhanced Lifeline benefits, grants to states for Lifeline Verifier, broadband mapping and Telehealth programs; continued connectivity and T-band repeal provisions HR 7447/S 4201, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act, all provisions HR 7494, Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act, all provisions S 4285, HOTSPOTS Act, all provisions S 4411, Governor's Broadband Development Fund Act of 2020, all provisions S 4422, Connecting Minority Communities Act, all provisions S 4515, ACCESS the Internet Act, all provisions HR 7972/S 4015, Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act, all provisions HR 7973/S 4529, Tribal Connect Act of 2020, all provisions HR 8115, DIGIT Act, all provisions S 4789, Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions S 3045, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2020, this bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue a subpoena for the production of information to identify and notify an entity that is put at risk by cybersecurity vulnerabilities
2020 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 29 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 1848, the Communications Jobs Training Act of 2019 - issues relating to wireless workforce issues H.R. 1668, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 734, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1693 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 738, issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping H.R. 1555, the Transparency for Cable Consumers Act - issues relating to reporting requirements H.R. 1586, Building Resources into Digital Growth and Education (BRIDGE) Act - issues relating to establishment of a digital network technology program H.R. 1575, the Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1328, ACCESS Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1304 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1220, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 510, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 335, ZTE Enforcement Review and Oversight (ZERO) Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 - issues relating to rural broadband expansion S. 918, Eliminate from Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize the Internet in Every Respect Act (E-FRONTIER) - issues relating to nationalized telecommunications services S. 152, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 602, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security S. 384, issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting S. 806, Own Your Own Data Act - issues relating to privacy S. 819, FCC Reporting Modernization Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 847, Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 - issues relating to privacy S. 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 952, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1954, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 331, Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 - issues relating to emergency services, Public Safety H.R. 1421, Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls (HANGUP) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1648, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1167, the Digital Equity Act - issues relating to broadband accessibility S.1046, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND ACT) - issues relating to Universal Service and broadband accessibility S. 1116, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2019 - issues relating to Privacy S. 1515, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2019 - issues relating to Universal Service S. 1522, Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1625, United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security S. 1611, Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 1699, Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (Broadband DATA) Act - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - Issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 2741 Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband mapping H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues related to Robocalls H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of the Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act H.R. 2015, The TRACED ACT - issues relating to Robocalls H.R. 2692, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act (DIG ONCE) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 2118, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2344, the Broadband Transparency Accountability Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3676, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 3759, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing H.R. 3836, the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4128, The Map Improvement Act - issues relating to broadband mapping data H.R. 4127, the Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (BIFIA) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4147 - WIN 5G Act - issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 4227, the Mapping Accuracy Promotes Service Act - issues related to broadband data mapping H.R. 4459, the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.Res 575 - Prague Proposals Sense of the House - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 - issues related to rural broadband deployment S. 2956 - Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act - issues related to spectrum S. 2921 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act of 2019 - issues relating to spectrum S. 2645, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - Issues relating to public safety S. 2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act - issues relating to public safety S. 151/P.L. 115-106 - Pallone-Thune TRACED Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 4741 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4998 - The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 5926 - The Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays (RESILIENT) Network Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5928 - FIRST RESPONDER Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5918 - requiring the FCC to issue after action reports following activation of DIRS to make improvements to network outage reporting - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5703 - the PRIVACY Act - issues relating to privacy H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to broadband connectivity H.R. 6465 - Serving Rural America Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 3555 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act- issues related to broadband deployment and broadband infrastructure S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues related to broadband connectivity H.R. 748 - CARES Act - issues related to communications services S. 3666, COVID-19 Disaster in Indian Country Act - issues related to spectrum S. 3717, Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020 - issues related to Spectrum S. 4113, Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth In the Economy (BRIDGE) Act of 2020 - issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 4095, Emergency Broadband Connections Act - issues related to rural broadband H.R. 6456, Serving Rural America Act - issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 6477, Spectrum Coordination Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID Act - issues relating to broadband deployment, the FCC, and telehealth H.R. 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act - issues relating to deployment of broadband infrastructure, permitting and siting H.R. 6563, Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 issues relating to the deployment of broadband and E-Rate program H.R. 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 6723, The Universal Broadband Act - issues related to the Universal Service Fund program H.R. 6819, COVID DISASTER in Indian Country Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act - issues related to the deployment of broadband H.R. 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband H.R. 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - issues related to the siting/deployment of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7350, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act (Standard FEES Act) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment/siting H.R. 7353, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act) - issues relating to supply chain sourcing and broadband infrastructure deployment/siting H.R. 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - issues relating to broadband deployment/siting on Federal lands H.R. 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7362, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7363, Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act - issues relating to the deployment of broadband H.R. 7367, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications (Facilitating DIGITAL Applications) Act - Issues relating to siting on Federal lands H.R. 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7374, Tribal Interest Maintained for Infrastructure Needing Greater Certainty Act (TIMING Certainty Act) - issues to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure on tribal lands H.R. 7377, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications (DIGITAL Applications) Act - issues relating to the deployment of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7352, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7349, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7447, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7972, the Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7494, Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act - issues related to rural broadband and device availability H.R. 7973, The Tribal Connect Act of 2020 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund H.R. 8115, the Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 8244, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 4291, Developing Economic Prosperity and Linking our Youth through (DEPLOY) Broadband - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure S. 4422, The Connecting Minority Communities Act - establishing an Office of Minority Broadband initiatives within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - issues related to rural broadband S. 4472/H.R. 8000, the Ensuring Network Security Act - issues related to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 4588, The Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act - issues related to rural broadband S. 4285, Hotspots and Online Technology Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act - issues related to rural broadband and device availability S. 4789, the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020 - issues related to rural broadband deployment
2020 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Communications issues related to corrections institutions; S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.7667), FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R.7617); H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136) implementation; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; The HEALS Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2020 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum policy and the importance of American leadership in 5G for US economy and competitiveness Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure H.R. 1954/S. 952, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); domestic telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; issues related to communications services available to members of the armed services; issues related to legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure; deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services; video policy reform; and to encourage funding for Pub. L. 116-130, the Broadband DATA Act, enacted March 23, 2020. Lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act (Dig-Once provisions relating to funding for broadband infrastructure and communications services); H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (potential issues related to communications); H.R. 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation; H.R. 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act (Internet regulation issues); H.R. 1101, 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 related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act (issues related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1668/S. 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act (issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services); H.R. 1954/S. 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act (all provisions); H.R. 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act (all provisions); H.R. 4127/S. 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (all provisions); H.R. 4856 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 (all provisions); HR 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act (provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies); H.R. 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020 (all provisions); H.R. 6395/S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (issues relating to spectrum management and provisions related to open source telecommunications equipment); H.R. 6456, Serving Rural America Act (all provisions); H.R. 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act (all provisions); H.R. 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act (all provisions); H.R. 6563/S.3690, Emergency Educational Connections Act (all provisions); H.R. 6723, Universal Broadband Act (provisions related to broadband funding); H.R. 6800, HEROES Act (all provisions); H.R. 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act (all provisions); H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act (all provisions); H.R. 7160, Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7302, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (all provisions); H.R. 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act (all provisions); H.R. 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act (all provisions); H.R. 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Underserved Areas Act (all provisions); H.R. 7350, Standard FEES Act (all provisions); H.R. 7352, BROADBAND Leadership Act (all provisions); H.R. 7353, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act (all provisions); H.R. 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act (all provisions); H.R. 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7359, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act (all provisions); H.R. 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act (all provisions); H.R. 7362, WIRELESS Leadership Act (all provisions); H.R. 7363, CONNECT Act (all provisions); H.R. 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act (all provisions); H.R. 7374, RAPID Act (all provisions); H.R. 7377, DIGITAL Applications Act (all provisions); H.R. 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); S 583, Data Privacy Act (all provisions); S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors (all provisions); S. 918, E-FRONTIER ACT (issues related to 5G networks); S. 2223, AIRWAVES Act (all provisions); S. 2661/H.R. 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 (issues related to state billing and collection); S. 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019 (all provisions); S. 3189/H.R. 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act (all provisions); S. 3398, EARN IT Act (all provisions); S. 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020 (all provisions); S. 3569/H.R. 6394, Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020 (all provisions); S. 3663, COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act (all provisions); S. 3695, CONNECT At Home Act (all provisions); S. 3701/H.R. 6814, Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (all provisions); S. 3717/H.R. 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act (all provisions); S. 3749/H.R. 6866, Public Health Emergency Act (all provisions); S. 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act (all provisions); S. 4022, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act (all provisions); S. 4066, PACT Act (all provisions); and S. 4113, BRIDGE Act (all provisions).
2020 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
General lobbying on the following issues: federal privacy legislation; spectrum, including 24GHz, C-Band, 6GHz and the need for mid-band and high-band; 5G deployment/nationalization/VA innovation; FirstNet; Access to Public Lands; Rural Broadband Mapping; Section 230 immunity legislation; blocking illegal use of contraband phones in prisons; NDAA spectrum and ORAN issues; GSA Wireless Deployment issues in Washington DC; and FCC Connect America Pledge. Lobbying on the following Bills: H.R. 2 - INVEST in America Act; H.R. 451 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019; H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act); H.R. 1289 - Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (PHONE Act); H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; H.R. 2881/S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019; H.R. 5243 - Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspot Act; H.R. 5850/S. 3264 - The Bridging Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020; H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act; H.R. 6563 /S. 3690 - Emergency Educational Connections Act; H.R. 6624 - The USA Telecommunications Act; H.R. 6747 - The Healthcare Broadband Expansion during COVID-19 Act; H.R. 6800 - The HEROES Act; H.R. 6814 - Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act; H.R. 7020 - COVID Justice and Accountability Act; H.R. 7022 - Rural Broadband Acceleration Act; H.R. 7302 - To Make High-Speed Broadband Internet Service Accessible and Affordable to All Americans, and for other purposes; H.R. 7447 - Rural Broadband Acceleration Act; H. Res. 908/S. Res. 580 - Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; S. 893 - Secure 5G Leadership Act of 2019; S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act; S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019; S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act; S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act S. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security; S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act of 2019; S. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security; S. 3394 - Network Security Trade Act of 2020; S. 3398 - Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020 (EARN IT Act of 2020); S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act Federal Privacy Legislation Spectrum - 24GHz, C-Band, 6GHz; S. 3717 - Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020; S. 4015 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020; S. 4021 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020; S. 4034 - COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2020; S. 4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; S. 4159 - A bill to amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies (E-Sign Act); and S. 4201 - A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase 1 auction, and for other purposes.
2020 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding and policy related to corrections, including support for the REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Justice Program, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Funding and policy related to corrections, including REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners; additional support for state corrections in COVID-19 relief packages.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Justice Program, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 2 - INVEST in America Act H.R. 451 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act) H.R. 1289 - Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (PHONE Act) H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 2881/S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019 H.R. 5243 - Closing the Homework Gap through Mobile Hotspot Act H.R. 5850/S. 3264 - The Bridging Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 6563/S. 3690 - Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 H.R. 6624 - The USA Telecommunications Act H.R. 6747 - The Healthcare Broadband Expansion during COVID-19 Act H.R. 6800 - The HEROES Act H.R. 6814 - Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act H.R. 7020 - COVID Justice and Accountability Act H.R. 7022 - Rural Broadband Acceleration Act H.R. 7302 - To Make High-speed Broadband Internet Service Accessible and Affordable to All Americans, and for other purposes H.R. 7447 - Rural Broadband Acceleration Act H. Res. 908/S. Res. 580 - Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19 S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum At of 2019 S. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3394 - Network Security Trade Act of 2020 S. 3398 - Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020 (EARN IT Act of 2020) S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act S. 3717 - Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020 S. 4015 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 S. 4021 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 S. 4034 - COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2020 S. 4049 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 S. 4159 - A bill to amend the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to accommodate emerging technologies. (E-Sign Act) S. 4201 - A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase 1 auction, and for other purposes. Federal Privacy Legislation Spectrum - 24GHz, C-Band, 6GHz, Need for mid-band and high-band 5G Deployment/Nationalization/Veterans Affairs Innovation FirstNet Access to Public Lands Rural Broadband Mapping Section 230 Immunity Legislation Blocking Illegal use of Contraband Phones in Prisons NDAA Spectrum and ORAN issues GSA Wireless Deployment issues in Washington, DC FCC Connect America Pledge
2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services,domestic telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, issues related to communications services available to members of the armed services, issues related to legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services, and issues concerning video policy reform. HR 1954/S 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts HR 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1101, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1668/S 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act, issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services S 583, Data Privacy Act, issues relating to data privacy S 918, E-FRONTIER ACT, issues related to 5G networks S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, all provisions Encourage funding for Pub.L. 116-130, the Broadband DATA Act, enacted March 23, 2020 HR 4127/S 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, all provisions HR 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act, all provisions HR 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019, all provisions S 2223, AIRWAVES Act, all provisions HR 3994, Modern Television Act, all provisions HR 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019, all provisions S 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019; S 2921, C-Band Act; HR 4855, C-Band Act; S 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act, issues related to the C-Band auction; S 3246, SMART Act HR 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 S 2661/HR 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019, issues related to state billing and collection HR 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, potential issues related to communications HR 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act, provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies HR 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020, all provisions HR 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 5918, provisions relating to circumstances triggering reports under the Federal Communications Commission Disaster Information Reporting System S 3189/HR 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act, all provisions S 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020, all provisions HR 6395/S 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for 2021, issues relating to spectrum management and provisions related to open source telecommunications equipment HR 6456, Serving Rural America Act, all provisions HR 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act HR 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act, all provisions HR 6563/S 3690, Emergency Educational Connections Act, all provisions HR 6723, Universal Broadband Act, all provisions S 3695, CONNECT At Home Act, all provisions S 3717/HR 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act, all provisions HR 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act, all provisions HR 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act, all provisions HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Dig-Once provisions and provisions relating to funding for broadband infrastructure and communications services HR 7160, Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 4021, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4022, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act, all provisions HR 7302, Accessible, Affordable Internet For All Act, all provisions HR 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions HR 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act, all provisions HR 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions HR 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions HR 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions HR 7350, Standard FEES Act, all provisions HR 7352, BROADBAND Leadership Act, all provisions HR 7353, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act, all provisions HR 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions HR 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions HR 7359, Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions HR 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions HR 7362, WIRELESS Leadership Act, all provisions HR 7363, CONNECT Act, all provisions HR 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act, all provisions HR 7374, RAPID Act, all provisions HR 7377, DIGITAL Applications Act, all provisions HR 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 4113, BRIDGE Act, all provisions S 3398, EARN it, all provisions S 3569/HR 6394, Keeping Critical connections Act of 2020, all provisions S 3701/HR 6814, Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education for Higher Education Students in Need Act, all provisions HR 6800, HEROES Act, provisions related to broadband funding S 4066 PACT Act, all provisions S 3663, COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act, all provisions S 3749/HR 6866, Public Health Emergency Act, all provisions
2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 29 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 1848, the Communications Jobs Training Act of 2019 - issues relating to wireless workforce issues H.R. 1668, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 734, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1693 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 738, issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping H.R. 1555, the Transparency for Cable Consumers Act - issues relating to reporting requirements H.R. 1586, Building Resources into Digital Growth and Education (BRIDGE) Act - issues relating to establishment of a digital network technology program H.R. 1575, the Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1328, ACCESS Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1304 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1220, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 510, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 335, ZTE Enforcement Review and Oversight (ZERO) Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 - issues relating to rural broadband expansion S. 918, Eliminate from Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize the Internet in Every Respect Act (E-FRONTIER) - issues relating to nationalized telecommunications services S. 152, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 602, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security S. 384, issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting S. 806, Own Your Own Data Act - issues relating to privacy S. 819, FCC Reporting Modernization Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 847, Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 - issues relating to privacy S. 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 952, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1954, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 331, Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 - issues relating to emergency services, Public Safety H.R. 1421, Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls (HANGUP) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1648, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1167, the Digital Equity Act - issues relating to broadband accessibility S.1046, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCESS BROADBAND ACT) - issues relating to Universal Service and broadband accessibility S. 1116, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2019 - issues relating to Privacy S. 1515, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2019 - issues relating to Universal Service S. 1522, Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1625, United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security S. 1611, Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 1699, Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (Broadband DATA) Act - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - Issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 2741 Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband mapping H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues related to Robocalls H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of the Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act H.R. 2015, The TRACED ACT - issues relating to Robocalls H.R. 2692, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act (DIG ONCE) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 2118, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2344, the Broadband Transparency Accountability Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3676, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 3759, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing H.R. 3836, the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4128, The Map Improvement Act - issues relating to broadband mapping data H.R. 4127, the Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (BIFIA) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4147 - WIN 5G Act - issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 4227, the Mapping Accuracy Promotes Service Act - issues related to broadband data mapping H.R. 4459, the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.Res 575 - Prague Proposals Sense of the House - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 - issues related to rural broadband deployment S. 2956 - Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act - issues related to spectrum S. 2921 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act of 2019 - issues relating to spectrum S. 2645, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - Issues relating to public safety S. 2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act - issues relating to public safety S. 151/P.L. 115-106 - Pallone-Thune TRACED Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 4741 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4998 - The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 5926 - The Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays (RESILIENT) Network Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5928 - FIRST RESPONDER Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5918 - requiring the FCC to issue after action reports following activation of DIRS to make improvements to network outage reporting - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5703 - the PRIVACY Act - issues relating to privacy H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to broadband connectivity H.R. 6465 - Serving Rural America Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 3555 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act- issues related to broadband deployment and broadband infrastructure S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues related to broadband connectivity H.R. 748 - CARES Act - issues related to communications services S. 3666, COVID-19 Disaster in Indian Country Act - issues related to spectrum S. 3717, Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020 - issues related to Spectrum S. 4113, Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth In the Economy (BRIDGE) Act of 2020 - issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 4095, Emergency Broadband Connections Act - issues related to rural broadband H.R. 6456, Serving Rural America Act - issues related to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 6477, Spectrum Coordination Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 6474, Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID Act - issues relating to broadband deployment, the FCC, and telehealth H.R. 6488, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act - issues relating to deployment of broadband infrastructure, permitting and siting H.R. 6563, Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 issues relating to the deployment of broadband and E-Rate program H.R. 6624, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 6723, The Universal Broadband Act - issues related to the Universal Service Fund program H.R. 6819, COVID DISASTER in Indian Country Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 7022, Rural Broadband Acceleration Act - issues related to the deployment of broadband H.R. 7310, Spectrum IT Modernization Act - issues related to spectrum H.R. 7333, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband H.R. 7334, Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7335, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act - issues related to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7344, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - issues related to the siting/deployment of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7350, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act (Standard FEES Act) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment/siting H.R. 7353, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act) - issues relating to supply chain sourcing and broadband infrastructure deployment/siting H.R. 7355, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - issues relating to broadband deployment/siting on Federal lands H.R. 7357, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7362, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7363, Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act - issues relating to the deployment of broadband H.R. 7367, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications (Facilitating DIGITAL Applications) Act - Issues relating to siting on Federal lands H.R. 7373, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7374, Tribal Interest Maintained for Infrastructure Needing Greater Certainty Act (TIMING Certainty Act) - issues to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure on tribal lands H.R. 7377, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications (DIGITAL Applications) Act - issues relating to the deployment of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7378, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7352, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7360, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7337, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure H.R. 7349, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to the deployment/siting of broadband infrastructure
2020 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Communications issues related to corrections institutions; S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136) implementation; H.R.6800, The Heroes Act; FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum policy and the importance of American leadership in 5G for US economy and competitiveness Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure H.R. 5926, the Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, and other matters related to the resilience of wireless infrastructure H.R. 1954/S. 952, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 451 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019; H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act); H.R. 1289 - Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (PHONE Act); H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT America Act); H.R. 2881/S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019; H.R. 3836 - Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters Act; H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act; H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019; H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act (C-BAND Act); H.R. 4856 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 (The READI Act); H.R. 4998 - Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act; H.R. 5000 - Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently (SHARE Act of 2019); H.R. 5243 - Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspot Act; H.R. 5561 - Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development Act (WIRED Act); H.R. 5918 - To direct the FCC to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting; H.R. 5926 - Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act (RESILIENT Networks Act); H.R. 5928 - Fee Integrity and Responsibilities and To Regain Essential Spectrum for Public-safety Operators Needed to Deploy Equipment Reliably Act of 2020 (FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020); H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act; S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act; S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019; S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act; S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act S. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security; S. 3394 - Network Security Trade Act of 2020; S. 3398 - Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020 (EARN IT Act of 2020); S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act Federal Privacy Legislation Spectrum - 24GHz, C-Band, 6GHz; and General lobbying on the need for mid-band and high-band 5G Deployment FirstNet Access to Public Lands; Rural Broadband Mapping; and supply chain security.
2020 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); domestic telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services; and retransmission reform. H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (potential issues related to communications); H.R. 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation; H.R. 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act (Internet regulation issues); H.R. 1101, 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 related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act (issues related to Internet regulation); H.R. 1668/S. 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1693, to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support (all provisions); H.R. 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act (issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services); H.R. 1954/S. 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas, Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks); H.R. 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act (all provisions); H.R. 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 3836, Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency During Emergencies and Disasters Act (all provisions); H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act (all provisions); H.R. 4127/S. 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (all provisions); H.R. 4229/S. 1822, Broadband DATA Act (provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric); H.R. 4855/S. 2921, C-Band Act (all provisions); H.R. 4459, Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4486, Digital Equity Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 5918, to direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting (provisions relating to circumstances triggering reports under the Federal Communications Commission Disaster Information Reporting System); HR 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act (provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies); HR 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020 (all provisions); S 583, Data Privacy Act (all provisions); S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors (all provisions); S. 893/H.R. 2881, Secure 5G and Beyond Act (issues relating to 5G security); S. 918, E-FRONTIER ACT (issues related to 5G networks); S. 2223, AIRWAVES Act (all provisions); S. 2661/H.R. 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 (issues related to state billing and collection); S. 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019 (all provisions); S. 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act (issues related to the C-Band auction); S. 3189, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act (all provisions); S. 3246, SMART Act (all provisions); S 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020 (all provisions); National Defense Authorization Act for 2021 (issues relating to spectrum management); [DRAFT] Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act (telecom provisions); DeFazio, Pallone & Neal Infrastructure Framework, "Moving America and the Environment Forward Funding Our Roads, Transit, Rail, Aviation, Broadband, Wastewater and Drinking Water Infrastructure (Jan. 29, 2020) (provisions related to broadband infrastructure deployment, including deployment of high-speed Broadband, low-interest financing for broadband deployment, digital equity and grants for implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services); and [DRAFT] Section by Section: Majority Whip's Rural Broadband Task Force Broadband Legislation, (all provisions).
2020 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding and policy related to corrections, including support for the REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Funding and policy related to corrections, including REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services,domestic telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services, and issues concerning retransmission reform. HR 2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act, Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas, Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks HR 1954/S 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts HR 1693, provisions relating to E-Rate support for School Bus Wi-Fi, all provisions HR 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1101, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1668/S 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act, issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services S 583, Data Privacy Act, issues relating to data privacy S 918, E-FRONTIER ACT, issues related to 5G networks S 893/HR 2881, Secure 5G and Beyond Act, issues relating to 5G security S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, all provisions HR 4229/S 1822, Broadband DATA Act, provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric HR 4127/S 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, all provisions HR 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act, all provisions HR 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019, all provisions S 2223, AIRWAVES Act, all provisions HR 3994, Modern Television Act, all provisions HR 4459, Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019, all provisions S 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019; S 2921, C-Band Act; HR 4855, C-Band Act; S 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act, issues related to the C-Band auction; S 3246, SMART Act HR 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 S 2661/HR 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019, issues related to state billing and collection HR 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, potential issues related to communications [DRAFT] Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, telecom provisions HR 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act, provisions related to wireless network resiliency commitments during emergencies HR 3836, Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency During Emergencies and Disasters Act, all provisions HR 5928, FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020, all provisions HR 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 5918, provisions relating to circumstances triggering reports under the Federal Communications Commission Disaster Information Reporting System HR 4486, Digital Equity Act of 2019, all provisions DeFazio, Pallone & Neal Infrastructure Framework, "Moving America and the Environment Forward Funding Our Roads, Transit, Rail, Aviation, Broadband, Wastewater and Drinking Water Infrastructure (Jan. 29, 2020), provisions related to broadband infrastructure deployment, including deployment of high-speed Broadband, low-interest financing for broadband deployment, digital equity and grants for implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services [DRAFT] Section by Section: Majority Whip's Rural Broadband Task Force Broadband Legislation, all provisions S 3189, Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act, all provisions S 3456, Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020, all provisions National Defense Authorization Act for 2021, issues relating to spectrum management
2020 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 451 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 748/S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The CARES Act) H.R. 1289 - Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 (PHONE Act) H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT America Act) H.R. 2881/S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019 H.R. 3836 - Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters Act H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act. H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act (C-BAND Act) H.R. 4856 - Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019 (The READI Act) H.R. 4998 - Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act H.R. 5000 - Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently (SHARE Act of 2019) H.R. 5243 - Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspot Act H.R. 5561 - Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development Act (WIRED Act) H.R. 5918 - To direct the FCC to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting. H.R. 5926 - Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act (RESILIENT Networks Act) H.R. 5928 - Fee Integrity and Responsibilities and To Regain Essential Spectrum for Public-safety Operators Needed to Deploy Equipment Reliably Act of 2020 (FIRST RESPONDER Act of 2020) H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act S. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3394 - Network Security Trade Act of 2020 S. 3398 - Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2020 (EARN IT Act of 2020) S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act Federal Privacy Legislation Spectrum - 24GHz, C-Band,6GHz, Need for mid-band and high-band 5G Deployment FirstNet Access to Public Lands Rural Broadband Mapping Supply Chain Issues
2020 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions, including incentive Auctions, and implementation of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to NTIA Reauthorization Issues relating to supply chain sourcing Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 29 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 1848, the Communications Jobs Training Act of 2019 - issues relating to wireless workforce issues H.R. 1668, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 734, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1693 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 738 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping H.R. 1555, the Transparency for Cable Consumers Act - issues relating to reporting requirements H.R. 1586, Building Resources into Digital Growth and Education (BRIDGE) Act - issues relating to establishment of a digital network technology program H.R. 1575, the Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1602, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act - issues relating to robocalls S. 151, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1328, ACCESS Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1304 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1220, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 510, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 335, ZTE Enforcement Review and Oversight (ZERO) Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 - issues relating to rural broadband expansion S. 918, Eliminate from Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize the Internet in Every Respect Act (E-FRONTIER) - issues relating to nationalized telecommunications services S. 142, The American Data Dissemination (ADD) Act - issues relating to privacy S. 152, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 602, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security S. 384 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting S. 806, Own Your Own Data Act - issues relating to privacy S. 819, FCC Reporting Modernization Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 847, Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 - issues relating to privacy S. 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 952, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1954, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 331, Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1006, Open Internet Act of 2019 - issues relating to net neutrality H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 - issues relating to emergency services, Public Safety H.R. 1421, Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls (HANGUP) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1648, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1167, the Digital Equity Act - issues relating to broadband accessibility S.1046, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCES BROADBAND ACT) - issues relating to Universal Service and broadband accessibility S. 1116, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2019 - issues relating to Privacy S. 1515, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2019 - issues relating to Universal Service S. 1522, Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1625, United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security S. 1611, Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 1699, Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (Broadband DATA) Act - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - Issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 2741 Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband mapping H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues related to Robocalls H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of the Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act H.R. 2015, The TRACED ACT - issues relating to Robocalls H.R. 2692, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act (DIG ONCE) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 2118, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2344, the Broadband Transparency Accountability Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3676, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 3759, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing H.R. 3836, the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4128, The Map Improvement Act - issues relating to broadband mapping data H.R. 4127, the Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (BIFIA) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4147 - WIN 5G Act - issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 4227, the Mapping Accuracy Promotes Service Act - issues related to broadband data mapping H.R. 4459, the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.Res 575 - Prague Proposals Sense of the House - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 - issues related to rural broadband deployment S. 2956 - Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act - issues related to spectrum S. 2921 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act of 2019 - issues relating to spectrum S. 2645, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - Issues relating to public safety S. 2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act - issues relating to public safety S. 151/P.L. 115-106 - Pallone-Thune TRACED Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 4741 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4998 - The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 5926 - The Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays (RESILIENT) Network Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5928 - FIRST RESPONDER Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5918 - requiring the FCC to issue after action reports following activation of DIRS to make improvements to network outage reporting - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5703 - the PRIVACY Act - issues relating to privacy H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to broadband connectivity H.R. 6465 - Serving Rural America Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 3555 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act- issues related to broadband deployment and broadband infrastructure S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues related to broadband connectivity H.R. 748 - CARES Act - issues related to communications services
2020 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Communications issues related to corrections institutions. S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019. H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum policy and the importance of American leadership in 5G for US economy and competitiveness Issues related to the deployment and resiliency of wireless infrastructure Issues related to the need for a comprehensive Federal privacy regime S. 1822, the Broadband Data Act S. 1699, the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act H.R. 1954, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Cybersecurity and privacy issues. Communications issues related to corrections institutions; S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2020 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity and privacy issues. Communications issues related to corrections institutions; S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying on the following Bills: H.R.1954/S.952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; H.R.2500/S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020; H.R.2881/S.893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019; H.R. 2956 - Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act H.R.4171 - WIN 5G Act; H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act (MAPS Act); H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act; H.R. 4299 - Data Preservation Act of 2019; H.R. 4461 - Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019; H.R. 4779 - To Extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006; H.R. 5035 - Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019; S. 510 - Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019 (TRUE Fees Act of 2019; S.918 -- E-FRONTIER Act; S.1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019; S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act; S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act; and S. 2789 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 Federal Privacy Legislation General Lobbying on the following Issues: Net Neutrality; spectrum issues (24 Ghz, C-Band, 6Ghz, general need for mid- and high-band spectrum); Satellite Television Extension and Localism (STELAR) Act reauthorization; 5G deployment; access to public lands; rural broadband mapping; supply chain issues; and television programming and contract expiration.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including with relation to location-based services); competitive and security issues related to DNS; domestic telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the First Responder Network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of tower facilities on federal property; and deployment of 5G communications services. Lobbying on the following specific legislation: H.R. 55 - Broadband Deserts Act (all provisions); H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act (provisions related to roles of Tribal and state authorities in connection with broadband infrastructure permitting process); H.R. 427 - Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 454 - Office of Rural Broadband Act (all provisions); H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Deployment by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 721 - Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 946 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (all provisions and the following amendments-Ending One-Ring Scams, Locking Up Illegal Robocallers, Tracing Back and Catching Illegal Robocallers, and Spam Calls Task Force); H.R. 1006 - Open Internet Act (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1096 - Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1101 - (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1220/S. 510 - TRUE Fees Act (provisions related to regulation of charges on consumers communications bills); H.R. 1304 - (establishing a robocaller bounty pilot program); H.R. 1423 - FAIR Act (and related bills- provisions related to limiting use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment and consumer contracts); H.R. 1575 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1602/S. 151 - TRACED Act (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1644/S. 682 - Save the Internet Act (internet governance provisions); H.R. 1668/S. 734 - IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1693 - (related to E-Rate support for school bus Wi-Fi-all provisions); H.R. 1818/S. 273 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to mobile service provider provision of location information in emergency situations); H.R. 1860 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act (provisions related to rate regulation of broadband access); H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 2500/S. 1215 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 (issues related to spectrum management, prohibitions on government vendors, and service member contractual rights); H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas; Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment; and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks); H.R.3710 - Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act (all provisions); H.R.3763 - Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.3994 - Modern Television Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4127/S.2344 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (all provisions); H.R.4194 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act od 2019 (state billing and collection issues); H.R.4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act (all provisions); H.R.4229 - Broadband Deployment and Technological Availability Act (provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric); H.R.4459 - Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4461 - Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4462 - Studying how to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4855 - C-Band Act (issues related to the C-Band Auction); H.R.4978 - Online Privacy Act of 2019; H.R.5035 - Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 (issues related to STELAR renewal and retransmission reform); H.R.5140 - Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 (issues related to STELAR renewal and retransmission reform); S. 47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act (provisions related to wireless facilities on federal property); S. 306 - Merger Enforcement Improvement Act (all provisions); S. 583 - Data Privacy Act (provisions related to data privacy); S. 748 - (to amend the Childrens Online Privacy act of 1998 to strengthen protections related to online collection, use and disclosure of personal information of children and minors-all provisions); S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act (all provisions); S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act (provisions related to 5G security); S. 918 - E-FRONTIER ACT (provisions related to location-based services); S. 1822 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act (provisions related to a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric); S.2223 - AIRWAVES Act (all provisions); S.2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 (state fee issues); S.2789 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 (issues related to STELAR renewal and retransmission reform); S.2881 - Spectrum Act of 2019 (issues related to the C-Band Auction); S.2921 - C-Band Act (issues related to the C-Band Auction); S.2956 - Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act (issues related to the C-Band Auction); and S. 3040 - Credit Access and Inclusion Act (provisions related to enabling consumers to build their credit using positive payment histories with communications service providers).
2019 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Funding and policy related to corrections, including REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding and policy related to corrections, including support for the REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 H.R. 2500/S. 1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 H.R. 2881/S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019 H.R. 2956 - Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act H.R. 4171 - WIN 5G Act H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act (MAPS Act) H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act. H.R. 4299 - Data Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 4461 - Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 H.R. 4779 - To Extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006. H.R. 5035 - Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 S. 510 - Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019 (TRUE Fees Act of 2019. S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 S. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act S. 1822 - Broadband Data Act S. 2789 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 Federal Privacy Legislation Net Neutrality Spectrum - 24GHz, C-Band,6GHz, Need for mid-band and high-band STELAR Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization 5G Deployment Access to Public Lands Rural Broadband Mapping Supply Chain Issues Television Programming and Contract Expiration
Client expense: $2,604,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, competitive and security issues related to DNS, domestic telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the First Responder Network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, and the deployment of 5G communication services. HR 2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act, Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas, Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks HR 1954/S 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, all provisions HR 55, Broadband Deserts Act, all provisions HR 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, provisions related to roles of Tribal and state authorities in connection with broadband infrastructure permitting process HR 427, Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019, all provisions HR 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act, all provisions HR 530, Accelerating Broadband Deployment by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, all provisions HR 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019, all provisions HR 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, all provisions and the following amendments Ending One-Ring Scams, Locking Up Illegal Robocallers, Tracing Back and Catching Unlawful Robocallers, and Spam Calls Task Force HR 1220/S 510, TRUE Fees Act, provisions related to regulation of charges on consumers communications bills, including dispute resolution provisions HR 1304, establishment of a robocaller bounty pilot program HR 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts HR 1575, Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1818, S 273, Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to mobile service provider provision of location information in emergency situations HR 1693, provisions relating to E-Rate support for School Bus Wi-Fi, all provisions S 151/HR 1602, Pallone-Thune TRACED Act, all provisions HR 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1101, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1668/S 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act, issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services S 583, Data Privacy Act, issues relating to data privacy S 918, E-FRONTIER ACT, issues related to 5G networks S 893/HR 2881, Secure 5G and Beyond Act, issues relating to 5G security S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, all provisions S 306, Merger Enforcement Improvement Act, all provisions S 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions S 3040, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, provisions related to enabling consumers to build their credit using positive payment histories with communications service providers HR 2500/S 1215, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, issues relating to spectrum management, prohibitions on government vendors, and service member contractual rights S 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric HR 4229, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act, provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric HR 4227, Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act, all provisions HR 4127/S 2344, Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, all provisions HR 3710, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act, all provisions HR 3763, Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019, all provisions HR 3994, Modern Television Act of 2019, all provisions S 2223, AIRWAVES Act, all provisions HR 4459, Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019, all provisions HR 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019, all provisions HR 5140, Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019; HR 5035, Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019; S 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019, issues related to STELAR renewal and retransmission reform S 2881, Spectrum Act of 2019; S 2921, C-Band Act; HR 4855, C-Band Act; S 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act, issues related to the C-Band auction HR 4978, Online Privacy Act of 2019 S 2661, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019, issues related to state fees HR 4194, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019, issues related to state billing and collection
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019- to provide that certain actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect. H.R. 946 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act- to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 1220 - TRUE Fees Act of 2019- Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019- to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for certain requirements relating to charges for internet, television, and voice services, and for other purposes. H.R. 1602 - TRACED Act- Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act- to deter criminal robocall violations and improve enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes. H.R. 1954 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019- to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. H.R. 2063 - E-FRONTIER Act- Eliminating From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act- to prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes. H.R. 2386 - STOP Robocalls Act- Support Tools to Obliterate Pesky Robocalls Act- to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for information sharing regarding robocall and spoofing violations, to authorize the provision of a robocall blocking service with opt-out customer approval, and to provide for a study on information requirements for certain VoIP service providers. H.R. 2881 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019- to require the President to develop a strategy to ensure the security of next generation mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure in the United States and to assist allies and strategic partners in maximizing the security of next generation mobile telecommunications systems, infrastructure, and software, and for other purposes. H.R. 3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act- to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the prohibitions on making robocalls, and for other purposes. H.R. 3836 - WIRED Act- Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters Act- to amend section 332 of the Communications Act of 1934 to include public safety requirements in terms and conditions States may require of mobile services. H.R. 4128 - Map Improvement Act of 2019- to improve the collection and aggregation of fixed and mobile broadband internet service coverage data, and for other purposes. H.R. 4171 - WIN 5G Act- Wireless Investment Now in 5G Act- to provide for a transition process to make electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 megahertz and 4200 megahertz available for allocation and auction, to make available Federal spectrum for non-Federal use or shared Federal and non-Federal use, and for other purposes. H.R. 4227 - MAPS Act- Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act- to prohibit the submission to the Federal Communications Commission of broadband internet access service coverage information or data for the purposes of compiling an inaccurate broadband coverage map. H.R. 4229 - Broadband DATA Act- Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act- to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue rules relating to the collection of data with respect to the availability of broadband services, and for other purposes. H.R. 4462 - SHARE Act- Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019- to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for the establishment of an electromagnetic spectrum sharing research and development program and an integrated spectrum automation enterprise strategy, and for other purposes. H.R. 5000 - SHARE Act- Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019- to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for the establishment of an electromagnetic spectrum sharing prototyping program and an integrated spectrum automation enterprise strategy, and for other purposes. H.R. 5035 - Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019- to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend expiring provisions relating to the retransmission of signals of television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. S. 151 - TRACED Act- Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act- a bill to deter criminal robocall violations and improve enforcement of section 227(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes. S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019- a bill to require the President to develop a strategy to ensure the security of next generation mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure in the United States and to assist allies and strategic partners in maximizing the security of next generation mobile telecommunications systems, infrastructure, and software, and for other purposes. S. 918 - E-FRONTIER Act- Eliminating From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act- a bill to prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes. S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019- a bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. S. 1046 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act- Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act- a bill to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for other purposes. S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2019- a bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act- a bill to improve broadband data collection, mapping, and validation to support the effective deployment of broadband services to all areas of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1626 - Government Spectrum Valuation Act- a bill to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities. S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act- Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act of 2019- a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue rules relating to the collection of data with respect to the availability of broadband services, and for other purposes. S. 1968 - SPECTRUM NOW Act- Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act- a bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for necessary payments from the Spectrum Relocation Fund for costs of spectrum research and development and planning activities, and for other purposes. S. 2012 - Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019 - a bill to provide that certain regulatory actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect. S. 2204 - DART Act of 2019- Data Analytics Robocall Technology Act of 2019- a bill to allow the Federal Communications Commission to carry out a pilot program under which voice service providers could block certain automated calls, and for other purposes. S. 2363 - TOWER Infrastructure Deployment Act- a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Telecommunications Workforce Development Advisory Council within the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes. S. 2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019- a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to designate 9-8-8 as the universal telephone number for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline S. 2664 - Cyber Shield Act of 2019- a bill to establish a voluntary program to identify and promote internet-connected products that meet industry-leading cybersecurity and data security standards, guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and processes, and for other purposes. S. 2693 - READI Act- Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019- a bill to improve oversight by the Federal Communications Commission of the wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems. S. 2748 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act- a bill to repeal the section of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 that requires the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum. S. 2789 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act- a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions relating to the retransmission of signals of television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act- a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make not less than 280 megahertz of spectrum available for terrestrial use, and for other purposes. S. 2921 - C-Band Act- Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment Act- a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for an auction of C-Band spectrum, and for other purposes. S. 2956 - IADIA Act- Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act- a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a public auction of the C-band, and for other purposes. S. 2968 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act- a bill to provide consumers with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement. Issues related to E911/NG911 Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections Issues related to connected cars Issues related to contraband prison phones Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission Issues related to oversight of the Universal Service Fund Issues related to resiliency Issues related to robocalls Issues related to smart cities Issues related to spectrum policy Issues related to stolen phones Issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order Issues related to the Internet of Things (IoT) Issues related to the Lifeline program Issues related to the deployment of broadband
2019 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Communications issues related to corrections institutions; S.952/H.R.1954, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions, including incentive Auctions, and implementation of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to NTIA Reauthorization Issues relating to supply chain sourcing Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 29 - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 1848, the Communications Jobs Training Act of 2019 - issues relating to wireless workforce issues H.R. 1668, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 734, Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1693 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 738 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping H.R. 1555, the Transparency for Cable Consumers Act - issues relating to reporting requirements H.R. 1586, Building Resources into Digital Growth and Education (BRIDGE) Act - issues relating to establishment of a digital network technology program H.R. 1575, the Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1602, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act - issues relating to robocalls S. 151, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1328, ACCESS Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1304 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1220, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 510, Truth-In-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees (TRUE Fees) Act - issues relating to rates and fees S. 335, ZTE Enforcement Review and Oversight (ZERO) Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 - issues relating to rural broadband expansion S. 918, Eliminate from Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize the Internet in Every Respect Act (E-FRONTIER) - issues relating to nationalized telecommunications services S. 142, The American Data Dissemination (ADD) Act - issues relating to privacy S. 152, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 602, Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act - issues relating to supply chain security S. 384 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting S. 806, Own Your Own Data Act - issues relating to privacy S. 819, FCC Reporting Modernization Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 847, Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 - issues relating to privacy S. 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 952, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1954, the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 331, Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1006, Open Internet Act of 2019 - issues relating to net neutrality H.R. 1289, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2019 - issues relating to emergency services, Public Safety H.R. 1421, Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone Calls (HANGUP) Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 1648, Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2019 - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1167, the Digital Equity Act - issues relating to broadband accessibility S.1046, Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand (ACCES BROADBAND ACT) - issues relating to Universal Service and broadband accessibility S. 1116, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2019 - issues relating to Privacy S. 1515, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Act of 2019 - issues relating to Universal Service S. 1522, Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1625, United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security S. 1611, Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act - issues relating to the Internet of Things S. 1699, Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (Broadband DATA) Act - issues relating to broadband mapping S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act - Issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 2741 Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband mapping H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - issues related to Robocalls H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of the Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless (SPECTRUM NOW) Act H.R. 2015, The TRACED ACT - issues relating to Robocalls H.R. 2692, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act (DIG ONCE) - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment S. 2118, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2344, the Broadband Transparency Accountability Act - issues relating to broadband data mapping S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real (TOWER) Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3676, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 3759, Defending Americas 5G Future Act - issues relating to supply chain sourcing H.R. 3836, the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4128, The Map Improvement Act - issues relating to broadband mapping data H.R. 4127, the Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (BIFIA) Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 4147 - WIN 5G Act - issues relating to spectrum access H.R. 4227, the Mapping Accuracy Promotes Service Act - issues related to broadband data mapping H.R. 4459, the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4461, Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.Res 575 - Prague Proposals Sense of the House - issues related to supply chain sourcing H.R. 4486 - Digital Equity Act of 2019 - issues related to rural broadband deployment S. 2956 - Investing in Americas Digital Infrastructure Act - issues related to spectrum S. 2921 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 2881 - 5G Spectrum Act of 2019 - issues relating to spectrum S. 2645, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - Issues relating to public safety S. 2661 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act - issues relating to public safety S. 151/P.L. 115-106 - Pallone-Thune TRACED Act - issues relating to robocalls H.R. 4741 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 4855 - Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-Band) Act - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4998 - The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 - issues relating to supply chain security
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum policy and the importance of American leadership in 5G for US economy and competitiveness Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Issues related to the need for a comprehensive Federal privacy regime Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission and the FY20 budget request for the agency H.R. 3351, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY20, provisions pertaining to the Federal Communications Commission Oversight of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration and the FY20 budget request for the agency H.R. 3055, Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations for FY20, provisions pertaining to NTIA S. 1822, the Broadband Data Act S. 1522/H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act H.R. 2643, the Broadband MAPS Act S. 1699, the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act S. 151, the TRACED Act H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act H.R. 1954, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, data security, domestic telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the First Responder Network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services, issues related to STELAR renewal and retransmission reform. HR 2741, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act, Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas, Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks HR 1954/S 952, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, all provisions USTelecom Initiative to Reinvent Broadband Mapping HR 55, Broadband Deserts Act, all provisions HR 292, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, provisions related to roles of Tribal and state authorities in connection with broadband infrastructure permitting process HR 427, Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019, all provisions HR 454, Office of Rural Broadband Act, all provisions HR 530, Accelerating Broadband Deployment by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, all provisions HR 721, Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019, all provisions HR 946, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, all provisions and the following amendments Ending One-Ring Scams, Locking Up Illegal Robocallers, Tracing Back and Catching Unlawful Robocallers, and Spam Calls Task Force HR 1220/S 510, TRUE Fees Act, provisions related to regulation of charges on consumers communications bills, including dispute resolution provisions HR 1304, establishment of a robocaller bounty pilot program HR 1423, FAIR Act and related bills, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts HR 1575, Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1818, S 273, Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to mobile service provider provision of location information in emergency situations HR 1693, provisions relating to E-Rate support for School Bus Wi-Fi, all provisions S 151/HR 1602, TRACED Act, all provisions HR 1644/ S 682 Save the Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1101, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1006, Open Internet Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1096, Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act, issues related to Internet regulation HR 1668/S 734, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019, all provisions HR 1860, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act, issues relating to rate regulation of broadband services S 583, Data Privacy Act, issues relating to data privacy S 918, E-FRONTIER ACT, issues related to 5G networks S 893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act, issues relating to 5G security S 748, bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, all provisions S 47, John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, provisions related to wireless facilities on federal property S 306, Merger Enforcement Improvement Act, all provisions S 842, Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions S 3040, Credit Access and Inclusion Act, provisions related to enabling consumers to build their credit using positive payment histories with communications service providers HR 2500/S 1215, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, issues relating to spectrum management, prohibitions on government vendors, and service member contractual rights S 1822, Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric
2019 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including with relation to location-based services); competitive and security issues related to DNS; domestic telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the First Responder Network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of tower facilities on federal property; deployment of 5G communications services; and issues related to STELAR renewal and retransmission reform. *Lobbying on USTelecom Initiative to Reinvent Broadband Mapping. Lobbying on the following specific legislation: H.R. 55 - Broadband Deserts Act (all provisions); H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act (provisions related to roles of Tribal and state authorities in connection with broadband infrastructure permitting process); H.R. 427 - Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 454 - Office of Rural Broadband Act (all provisions); H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Deployment by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 721 - Spam Calls Task Force Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 946 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (all provisions and the following amendments-Ending One-Ring Scams, Locking Up Illegal Robocallers, Tracing Back and Catching Illegal Robocallers, and Spam Calls Task Force); H.R. 1006 - Open Internet Act (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1096 - Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1101 - (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1220/S. 510 - TRUE Fees Act (provisions related to regulation of charges on consumers communications bills); H.R. 1304 - (establishing a robocaller bounty pilot program); H.R. 1423 - FAIR Act (and related bills- provisions related to limiting use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment and consumer contracts); H.R. 1575 - Robocall Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1602/S. 151 - TRACED Act (Internet governance provisions); H.R. 1644/S. 682 - Save the Internet Act (internet governance provisions); H.R. 1668/S. 734 - IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 1693 - (related to E-Rate support for school bus Wi-Fi-all provisions); H.R. 1818/S. 273 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to mobile service provider provision of location information in emergency situations); H.R. 1860 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Access Act (provisions related to rate regulation of broadband access); H.R. 1954/S. 952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R. 2500/S. 1215 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 (issues related to spectrum management, prohibitions on government vendors, and service member contractual rights); H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas; Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment; and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks); H.R.3710 - Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act (all provisions); H.R.3763 - Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.3994 - Modern Television Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4127/S.2344 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (all provisions); H.R.4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act (all provisions); H.R.4229 - Broadband Deployment and Technological Availability Act (provisions related to establishing a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric); H.R.4459 - Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4461 - Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4462 - Studying how to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Act of 2019 (all provisions); H.R.4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (all provisions); S. 47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act (provisions related to wireless facilities on federal property); S. 306 - Merger Enforcement Improvement Act (all provisions); S. 583 - Data Privacy Act (provisions related to data privacy); S. 748 - (to amend the Childrens Online Privacy act of 1998 to strengthen protections related to online collection, use and disclosure of personal information of children and minors-all provisions); S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act (all provisions); S. 893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act (provisions related to 5G security); S. 918 - E-FRONTIER ACT (provisions related to location-based services); S. 1822 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act (provisions related to a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric); S.2223 - AIRWAVES Act (all provisions); and S. 3040 - Credit Access and Inclusion Act (provisions related to enabling consumers to build their credit using positive payment histories with communications service providers).
2019 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying on the following Bills: H.R.1954/S.952 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019; H.R.2500/S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020; H.R.2881/S.893 - Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019; H.R.4171 - WIN 5G Act; H.R.4459 - Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019; H.R.4461 - Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019; H.R.4462 - Studying how to Harness Airwave Efficiency (SHARE) Act of 2019; S.918 -- E-FRONTIER Act; S.1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019; S.1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Development Act; and S.1822 - Broadband Data Act. General Lobbying on the following Issues: federal privacy legislation; Net Neutrality; spectrum issues (24 Ghz, C-Band, 6Ghz, general need for mid- and high-band spectrum); Satellite Television Extension and Localism (STELAR) Act reauthorization; 5G deployment; access to public lands; rural broadband mapping; and diversity in technology.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Funding and policy related to corrections, including REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Funding and policy related to corrections, including support for the REAL Act S.1074/HR 2168 that would restore Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated individuals; S.952/HR 1954, that would permit cell phone jamming technology to disable contraband cell phones in prison; and support for reauthorization of the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for State Prisoners.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| WI |
| J. French Hill | Republican | AR |
| Jeff Duncan | Republican | SC |
| Ralph Norman | Republican | SC |
| Steve Womack | Republican | AR |
| Tom Rice | Republican | SC |
| William R. Timmons IV | Republican | SC |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,534,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $3,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $4,411,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE