Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 24, 2019
Latest Action
September 27, 2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael F. DoyleDemocratic(PA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
63pct
3d open
vs 9,062 other HR bills in the 116th — cohort avg 39d
Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 or the SHARE Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish a research and development program focused on facilitating the sharing among federal entities of the electromagnetic spectrum that is allocated for use by such entities. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission must issue a report with recommendations for expanding upon and improving spectrum sharing techniques for use in mid-band frequencies.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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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 · 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
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
2020 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to white spaces. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. H.R. 1367 Children and Media Research Advancement Act, all provisions. S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act, provisions relating to use of consumer data. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. S. 189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019, provisions relating to use of consumer data. H.R. 1789, To eliminate the discount for UHF television stations for purposes of the limitation on the aggregate national audience reach of television broadcast stations in which a party may have a cognizable interest, all provisions. Issues relating to broadcast use within the c-band. S. 670, A bill to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 1556, Sunshine Protection Act of 2019, all provisions. H.R. 1601, To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes, all provisions. Pirate Radio, Issues relating to pirate radio stations. H.R. 1220, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. S. 510, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard Department of Justices view of the broadcast television marketplace Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems S. 2693, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems H.R. 4401, Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 5140, Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 S. 2829, Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 S. 3189, A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act H.R. 4855, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act S. 2921, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act H.R. 1601, Daylight Act S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act H.R. 451, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 S. 2748, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 5564, Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act H.R. 3957, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2433, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2454, Go Pack Go Act of 2019 S. 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act H.R. 5567, Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act of 2019 H.Res. 549, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. S.Res. 306, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. H.R. 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act H.R. 6096, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 S. 3246, Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 H.R. 5035, Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 4171, WIN 5G Act Issues relating to economic stimulus of broadcast stations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Issues related to pirate radio stations. H.R. 2389, To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes. H.R. 7774, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act (Provisions relating to broadcast spectrum) H.R. 7782, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020 H.R. 8154, Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act S. 4331, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act (Provisions relating to broadcast spectrum) S. 4582, A bill to extend, temporarily, daylight saving time, and for other purposes. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Provisions related to broadcasters. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 8200, EHDC Act of 2020, Provisions relating to television guard bands, aka white spaces. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 4632, Online Content Policy Modernization Act S. 4772, Future of Local News Commission Act of 2020 S. 4818, Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act, Provisions relating to PPP eligibility for broadcasters. S. 5058, Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020.
Client expense: $2,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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);
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: 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
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
2020 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to white spaces. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. H.R. 1367 Children and Media Research Advancement Act, all provisions. S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act, provisions relating to use of consumer data. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. S. 189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019, provisions relating to use of consumer data. H.R. 1789, To eliminate the discount for UHF television stations for purposes of the limitation on the aggregate national audience reach of television broadcast stations in which a party may have a cognizable interest, all provisions. Issues relating to broadcast use within the c-band. S. 670, A bill to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 1556, Sunshine Protection Act of 2019, all provisions. H.R. 1601, To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes, all provisions. Pirate Radio, Issues relating to pirate radio stations. H.R. 1220, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. S. 510, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard Department of Justices view of the broadcast television marketplace Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Provisions relating to the distant signal satellite license, good faith negotiation, and billing transparency H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems S. 2693, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems H.R. 4401, Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 5140, Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 S. 2829, Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 S. 3189, A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act H.R. 4855, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act S. 2921, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act H.R. 1601, Daylight Act S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act H.R. 451, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 S. 2748, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 5564, Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act H.R. 3957, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2433, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 H.R. 3351, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 2524, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 2454, Go Pack Go Act of 2019 S. 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act S. 2581, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 5567, Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act of 2019 H.Res. 549, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. S.Res. 306, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. H.R. 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act H.R. 6096, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 S. 3246, Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 H.R. 5035, Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 4171, WIN 5G Act Issues relating to economic stimulus of broadcast stations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Issues related to pirate radio stations. H.R. 2389, To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes. H.R. 7774, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act (Provisions relating to broadcast spectrum) H.R. 7782, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020 H.R. 8154, Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act S. 4331, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act (Provisions relating to broadcast spectrum) S. 4582, A bill to extend, temporarily, daylight saving time, and for other purposes.
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 · Telecommunications
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... 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. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act - Streamlining The Rapid Evolution And Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance Small Cell Deployment Act- a bill to streamline siting processes for small cell deployment. 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. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3690 - Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 S. 3717 - Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020 S. 3861 - A bill to establish privacy requirements for operators of infectious disease exposure notification services. Issues related to E-rate. Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections 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 radio frequency emissions Issues related to resiliency Issues related to spectrum policy Issues related to the FCCs Keep Americans Connected Pledge Issues related to the Lifeline program Issues related to the deployment of broadband Issues related to the deployment of unlicensed wireless technologies Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Issues relating to standards setting
2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
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... 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. 1699 - STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act - Streamlining The Rapid Evolution And Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance Small Cell Deployment Act- a bill to streamline siting processes for small cell deployment. 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. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3690 - Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 S. 3717 - Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020 S. 3861 - A bill to establish privacy requirements for operators of infectious disease exposure notification services. Issues related to E-rate. Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections 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 radio frequency emissions Issues related to resiliency Issues related to spectrum policy Issues related to the FCCs Keep Americans Connected Pledge Issues related to the Lifeline program Issues related to the deployment of broadband Issues related to the deployment of unlicensed wireless technologies Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Issues relating to standards setting
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 · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to white spaces. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. H.R. 1367 Children and Media Research Advancement Act, all provisions. S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act, provisions relating to use of consumer data. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. S. 189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019, provisions relating to use of consumer data. H.R. 1789, To eliminate the discount for UHF television stations for purposes of the limitation on the aggregate national audience reach of television broadcast stations in which a party may have a cognizable interest, all provisions. Issues relating to broadcast use within the c-band. Issues relating to children's television programming. S. 670, A bill to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 1556, Sunshine Protection Act of 2019, all provisions. H.R. 1601, To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 583, Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act, all provisions. Pirate Radio, Issues relating to pirate radio stations. H.R. 1220, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. S. 510, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard Department of Justices view of the broadcast television marketplace Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Provisions relating to the distant signal satellite license, good faith negotiation, and billing transparency H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems S. 2693, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems H.R. 4401, Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 5140, Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 S. 2829, Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 S. 3189, A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act H.R. 4855, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act S. 2921, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act H.R. 1601, Daylight Act S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act H.R. 451, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 S. 2748, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 5564, Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act H.R. 3957, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2433, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 H.R. 3351, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 2524, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 2454, Go Pack Go Act of 2019 S. 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act S. 2581, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 5567, Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act of 2019 H.Res. 549, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. S.Res. 306, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. H.R. 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act H.R. 6096, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 S. 3246, Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 H.R. 5035, Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 4171, WIN 5G Act Issues relating to economic stimulus of broadcast stations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Issues related to pirate radio stations. H.R.266, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
2020 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying activities and contacts specific to the following issues: wireless policy on consumer protection and privacy in the House and Senate Commerce, Judiciary, Appropriations, Finance and Financial Services Committees; spectrum policy; general telecommunications policy; federal tax policy; comprehensive federal privacy legislation; national security; 5G policy; and lobbying activity and contacts on issues related to the proposed merger transaction between T-Mobile USA and Sprint. Lobbying activity on the following bills: 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. 4194 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 - to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission 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; 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; 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. 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. 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. 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. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security; and S. 3246 - Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers (SMART) 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.
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 · Telecommunications
Lobbying activities and contact specific to wireless policy on consumer protection and privacy in the House and Senate Commerce, Judiciary, Appropriations, Finance and Financial Services Committees; general lobbying activities and contacts on spectrum policy; lobbying activities and contacts in support of telecommunications policy; lobbying activities and contacts in support of federal tax policy. Lobbying activity and contacts on issues related to the proposed merger transaction between T-Mobile USA and Sprint. Lobbying activities and contacts relating to comprehensive federal privacy legislation, national security, and 5G Policy. Lobbying activity on several bills: 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. 4194 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 - to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3246 - Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers (SMART) 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.
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 · Telecommunications
H.R. 451 - Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 - 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. 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. 2692 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019- to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects, and for other purposes. 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... 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. 4194 - National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2019 - to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission 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... 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... H.R. 4856 - READI Act- to improve oversight by the Federal Communications Commission of the wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems. 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... H.R. 5926 - Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's (RESILIENT) Networks Act - to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for expedient restoration of advanced communications service networks during times of emergency, and for other... H.R. 5928 - Fee Integrity and Responsibilities and To Regain Essential Spectrum for Public-safety Operators Needed to Deploy Equipment Reliably (FIRST RESPONDER) Act - to repeal the requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum, to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999... 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... S. 1046 - ACCESS BROADBAND Act- Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act... 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. 3189 - A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 3246 - Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers (SMART) 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. [*NR*] Issues related to E911/NG911 Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections
2020 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to white spaces. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. H.R. 1367 Children and Media Research Advancement Act, all provisions. S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act, provisions relating to use of consumer data. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. S. 189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019, provisions relating to use of consumer data. H.R. 1789, To eliminate the discount for UHF television stations for purposes of the limitation on the aggregate national audience reach of television broadcast stations in which a party may have a cognizable interest, all provisions. Issues relating to broadcast use within the c-band. Issues relating to children's television programming. S. 670, A bill to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 1556, Sunshine Protection Act of 2019, all provisions. H.R. 1601, To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 583, Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act, all provisions. Pirate Radio, Issues relating to pirate radio stations. H.R. 1220, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. S. 510, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard Department of Justices view of the broadcast television marketplace Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Provisions relating to the distant signal satellite license, good faith negotiation, and billing transparency H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems S. 2693, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems H.R. 4401, Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 5140, Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 S. 2829, Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 S. 3189, A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act H.R. 4855, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act S. 2921, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 1601, Daylight Act S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act H.R. 451, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 S. 2748, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 5564, Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act H.R. 3957, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2433, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 3351, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 2524, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 S. 2454, Go Pack Go Act of 2019 S. 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act S. 2581, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 5567, Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act of 2019 H.Res. 549, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. S.Res. 306, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. H.R. 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act H.R. 6096, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 S. 3246, Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 H.R. 5035, Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 4171, WIN 5G Act Issues relating to economic stimulus of broadcast stations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Issues related to pirate radio stations.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S.682 S.1273 H.R. 2426 S.2275 H.R. 4024 S.1167 H.R. 4486 S.918 H.R 2063 S.1822 S.2223 H.R. 2643 H.R. 3162 H.R. 4128 H.R. 4229 H.R. 4227 H.R. 4462 H.R. 4459 H.R. 4461 H.R. 2063 H.R. 2881 H.R. 4500 H.Res. 575 H.R. 3775 S.151 STELAR reauthorization Broadband mapping Broadband deployment Broadband affordability Net neutrality Antitrust reform/competition policy Platform competition Communications Decency Act Section 230 Privacy Save The Internet Act Text Message Blocking Issue: CASE Act (H.R. 2426, S. 1273) Gillibrand (Sen) Wyden (Sen) Booker (Sen) Issue: Controlled Digital Lending (no bill) Tillis (Sen) Pelosi (H) Takano (H) Johnson (H) Tillis (Sen) Issue: ASCAP/BMI Consent Decrees (no bill) Senate Judiciary-Dem House Judiciary-Dem Sen. Cortez-Masto, Privacy; Sen. Markey, Privacy Rep. Del Bene, Privacy Speaker Pelosi, Privacy Rep. Eshoo, Privacy House E&C, Privacy Sen. Peters Privacy Sen. Blumenthal, Privacy Sen. Durbin, Privacy Reps. Eshoo and Lofgren Privacy House Financial Services, Privacy Rep. Khanna, Privacy House E&C, Privacy Sen. Wicker, Privacy Senate Commerce, Privacy
Client expense: $15,300 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbying activity on the following specific bills: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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 · Telecommunications
Lobbying activities and contact specific to wireless policy on consumer protection and privacy in the House and Senate Commerce, Judiciary, Appropriations, Finance and Financial Services Committees; general lobbying activities and contacts on spectrum policy; lobbying activities and contacts in support of telecommunications policy; lobbying activities and contacts in support of federal tax policy. Lobbying activity and contacts on issues related to the proposed merger transaction between T-Mobile USA and Sprint. Lobbying activities and contacts relating to comprehensive federal privacy legislation, national security, and 5G Policy. Lobbying activity on several bills: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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 · Telecommunications
Issues related to robocalls, contraband phones, appropriations, supply chain security, broadband mapping, 5G, spectrum sharing, suicide prevention H.R. 2500, S. 2590, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA) S. 151, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act) S. 2204, DART Act of 2019 H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 H.R. 3375, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwaves Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (SHARE Act) H.R. 4194, S. 2661, National Suicide Hotline Designation Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Sprint/T-Mobile Merger 5G Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (H.R.4463/H.R. 4500); Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications infrastructure should carefully consider and adhere to the recommendations of The Prague Proposals (H.Res. 575); United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 (S.1625) 2.5 GHz Licensing Broadband Facility Siting Spectrum Management SHARE Act (H.R. 4462/H.R.5000); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (S.1790/H.R. 2500) - Sec. 214 of S.1790 (spectrum management) Supply Chain Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (H.R.4459/H.R.4998) TRACED Act (S.151) Universal Service Fund - Wireless Lifeline Fund Wireless Privacy Issues Network Management Telecommunications Issues
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · 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. 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 Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (SHARE) 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 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 Diversity in Technology
Client expense: $2,431,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2019 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S.682 S.1273 H.R. 2426 S.2275 H.R. 4024 S.1167 H.R. 4486 S.918 H.R 2063 S.1822 S.2223 H.R. 2643 H.R. 3162 H.R. 4128 H.R. 4229 H.R. 4227 H.R. 4462 H.R. 4459 H.R. 4461 H.R. 2063 H.R. 2881 H.R. 4500 H.Res. 575 H.R. 3775 S.151 STELAR reauthorization Broadband mapping Broadband deployment Broadband affordability Net neutrality Antitrust reform/competition policy Platform competition Communications Decency Act Section 230 Privacy Save The Internet Act Text Message Blocking
Client expense: $5,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · 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, 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, 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 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 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
2019 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Sprint/T-Mobile Merger 5G Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 (H.R.4463/H.R. 4500); Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications infrastructure should carefully consider and adhere to the recommendations of The Prague Proposals (H.Res. 575); United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 (S.1625) 2.5 GHz Licensing Broadband Facility Siting Spectrum Management SHARE Act (H.R. 4462); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (S.1790/H.R. 2500) - Sec. 214 of S.1790 (spectrum management) Supply Chain Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (H.R.4459) TRACED Act (S.151) Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 946/H.R. 3375) Universal Service Fund - Wireless Lifeline Fund Wireless Privacy Issues Network Management Telecommunications Issues
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Outreach and monitoring related to increased 5G spectrum and 5G infrastructure deployment. Outreach and monitoring related to supply chain issues. S.893, Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019 S.1625, United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 S.1699, STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act S. 1790 / H.R.2500, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020; regarding 5G spectrum and infrastructure deployment S.2363 / H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 H.R. 2881, Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019 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 Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (SHARE Act) H.R. 4463, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019 H. Res. 575, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all stakeholders in the deployment of 5G communications infrastructure should carefully consider and adhere to the recommendations of "The Prague Proposals"
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to wireless infrastructure, robocalls, contraband phones, appropriations, supply chain security, broadband mapping, 5G, spectrum sharing NDAA Appropriations S. ___, Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act S. 151, Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act) S. 1822, Broadband DATA Act S. 2204, DART Act of 2019 H.R. 3375, Stopping Bad Robocalls Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwaves Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 (SHARE Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · third_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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019- 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. H.R. 3475 - SPECTRUM NOW Act- Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act- 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. H.R. 4024 - Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act- to improve the collection and distribution of broadband availability data, all provisions, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. H.R. 4463 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2019- to direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in international communications standards-setting bodies, and for other purposes, all provisions. 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, all provisions. S. 510 - TRUE Fees Act of 2019- Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019- a bill 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. S. 1625 - United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019- a bill to promote the deployment of commercial fifth-generation mobile networks and the sharing of information with communications providers in the United States regarding security risks to the networks of those providers, and for other purposes, all provisions. 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, all provisions. S. 1939 - Moving FIRST Act- Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act- a bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Challenge Grant Program to promote technological innovation in our Nation's communities, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. 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, all provisions. S. 2223 - AIRWAVES Act Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act- a bill to facilitate a national pipeline of spectrum for commercial use, and for other purposes, all provisions. 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, all provisions. Issues related to comprehensive privacy protections Issues related to connected cars Issues related to contraband prison phones Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to robocalls Issues related to spectrum policy Issues related to the Lifeline program Issues related to the deployment of broadband Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Issues related to wireless emergency alerts
Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,480,496 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,480,496 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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: $2,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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: $3,007,634 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,720,000 · 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: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,411,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $3,240,000 · 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: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE