E-BRIDGE Act

Support for the development and expansion of rural broadband/communication technology; Support for Broadband for Rural America Act which would provide greater investment in USDA rural broadband programs as well as foster greater coordination among federal broadband deployment efforts; Support for S. 1695 and H.R. 3193 , the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act, a bill that would expand access to broadband by allowing distressed communities to utilize Economic Development Administration grants for broadband deployment; Support of H.R. 3369 the Broadband for Rural America Act; Support for S. Res. 712, recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.7131 - Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022 (introduced 03/17/2022) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Athlete safety; Opioid misuse/abuse prevention; Athlete trainers under Medicare program; H.R. 5216 - Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act; H.R. 4855 - Braedens Commission: Protect Our Athletes from Exertional Heat Stroke; Concussion Awareness and Education Act; S. 844, H.R. 3109 - The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act; S. 1301, H.R. 2094 - The Promoting Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans Act; H.R. 2841 - Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act; H.R. 7246, S. 3940 - Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act; Name, Image and Likeness issues for college athletes; H.R. 4163 - Even Playing Field Act; H.R. 3320, S. 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; H.R. 1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act; H.R. 2355 - Opioid Prescription Verification Act; H.R. 3193 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; S. 4056/H.R. 7478 - Supporting Athletes, Families, and Educators to Protect the Lives of Athletic Youth Act; Athletic trainer salary issues; H.R. 8552 - PLAYS in Youth Sports Act; H.R. 8751 - High School Sports Injury Reporting Act; H.R. 8745 - National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2022; S. 4969 - Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Athlete safety; Opioid misuse/abuse prevention; Athlete trainers under Medicare program; H.R. 5216 - Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act; H.R. 4855 - Braedens Commission: Protect Our Athletes from Exertional Heat Stroke; Concussion Awareness and Education Act; S. 844, H.R. 3109 - The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act; S. 1301, H.R. 2094 - The Promoting Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans Act; H.R. 2841 - Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act; H.R. 7246, S. 3940 - Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act; Name, Image and Likeness issues for college athletes; H.R. 4163 - Even Playing Field Act; H.R. 3320, S. 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; H.R. 1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act; H.R. 2355 - Opioid Prescription Verification Act; H.R. 3193 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; S. 4056/H.R. 7478 - Supporting Athletes, Families, and Educators to Protect the Lives of Athletic Youth Act; Athletic trainer salary issues; H.R. 8552 - PLAYS in Youth Sports Act; H.R. 8751 - High School Sports Injury Reporting Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Support for the development and expansion of rural broadband/communication technology; Support for Broadband for Rural America Act which would provide greater investment in USDA rural broadband programs as well as foster greater coordination among federal broadband deployment efforts; Support for S. 1695 and H.R. 3193 , the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act, a bill that would expand access to broadband by allowing distressed communities to utilize Economic Development Administration grants for broadband deployment; Support of H.R. 3369 the Broadband for Rural America Act; Support for S. Res. 712, recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.7131 - Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022 (introduced 03/17/2022) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.7131 - Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022 (introduced 03/17/2022) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for the development and expansion of rural broadband/communication technology; Support for Broadband for Rural America Act which would provide greater investment in USDA rural broadband programs as well as foster greater coordination among federal broadband deployment efforts; Support for S. 1695 and H.R. 3193 , the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act, a bill that would expand access to broadband by allowing distressed communities to utilize Economic Development Administration grants for broadband deployment; Support of H.R. 3369 the Broadband for Rural America Act.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Athlete safety; Opioid misuse/abuse prevention; Athlete trainers under Medicare program; H.R. 5216 - Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act; H.R. 4855 - Braedens Commission: Protect Our Athletes from Exertional Heat Stroke; Concussion Awareness and Education Act; S. 844, H.R. 3109 - The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act; S. 1301, H.R. 2094 - The Promoting Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans Act; H.R. 2841 - Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act; H.R. 7246, S. 3940 - Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act; Name, Image and Likeness issues for college athletes; H.R. 4163 - Even Playing Field Act; H.R. 3320, S. 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; H.R. 1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act; H.R. 2355 - Opioid Prescription Verification Act; H.R. 3193 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; S. 4056/H.R. 7478 - Supporting Athletes, Families, and Educators to Protect the Lives of Athletic Youth Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.7131 - Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022 (introduced 03/17/2022) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for the development and expansion of rural broadband/communication technology; Support for Broadband for Rural America Act which would provide greater investment in USDA rural broadband programs as well as foster greater coordination among federal broadband deployment efforts; Support for S. 1695 and H.R. 3193 , the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act, a bill that would expand access to broadband by allowing distressed communities to utilize Economic Development Administration grants for broadband deployment; Support of H.R. 3369 the Broadband for Rural America Act.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Athlete safety; Opioid misuse/abuse prevention; Athlete trainers under Medicare program; H.R. 5216 - Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act; H.R. 4855 - Braedens Commission: Protect Our Athletes from Exertional Heat Stroke; Concussion Awareness and Education Act; S. 844, H.R. 3109 - The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act; S. 1301, H.R. 2094 - The Promoting Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans Act; H.R. 2841 - Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act; H.R. 7246, S. 3940 - Student and Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act; Name, Image and Likeness issues for college athletes; H.R. 4163 - Even Playing Field Act; H.R. 3320, S. 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; H.R. 1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act; H.R. 2355 - Opioid Prescription Verification Act; H.R. 3193 Expanded Telehealth Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Support for S. 1695 / H.R. 3193, Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility, which would authorize the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects; H.R. 4374, the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act, which would make significant investments into the deployment and development in broadband infrastructure in rural America; and H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act, which would provide additional investments in USDA rural broadband programs while prioritizing rural areas most underserved. General support for improving broadband infrastructure, additional funding to support broadband buildout, and improving broadband access to those who are not able to obtain broadband. Specific comments related to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's request for comment on new broadband programs established in the Bipartisan Infrastructure law.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed by the Senate and will soon be considered by the House includes several provisions important to the agriculture community. Infrastructure dollars in the Senate package include: $65 billion to connect every American to high-quality, reliable broadband internet access Supported H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act. This legislation will provide additional investments in USDA rural broadband programs while prioritizing rural areas most underserved. Supported S. 1695 and H.R. 3193, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (EBRIDGE) Act. This legislation removes hurdles for broadband projects, including difficult last-mile efforts that often delay rural broadband deployment.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Support for the development and expansion of rural broadband/communication technology; Support for Broadband for Rural America Act which would provide greater investment in USDA rural broadband programs as well as foster greater coordination among federal broadband deployment efforts; Support for S. 1695 and H.R. 3193 , the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act, a bill that would expand access to broadband by allowing distressed communities to utilize Economic Development Administration grants for broadband deployment; Support of H.R. 3369 the Broadband for Rural America Act.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2427 - The FAIR Contributions Act - all sections. S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage - all sections. S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Development Act - all sections. S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 1042 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act - all sections. H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - all sections. H.R. 1049 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all sections. H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - all sections. H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - all sections. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - all broadband sections. H.R. 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 2489 - Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act - all sections. H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 3193 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - all broadband sections. H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 4208 - Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act - all sections. H.R. 5028 - Information Sharing and Advanced Communication - all sections. H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act - all sections. H.R. 5400 - Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act - all sections. H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 5512 - Rural Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF, including contributions, performance testing, coordination among programs, buildout obligations, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, USACs HUB filing system, and the FCCs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to state and local role in supporting broadband deployment. Legislative and regulatory issues related to supply chain security. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications.

Support for S. 1695 / H.R. 3193, Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility, which would authorize the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects; H.R. 4374, the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act, which would make significant investments into the deployment and development in broadband infrastructure in rural America; and H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act, which would provide additional investments in USDA rural broadband programs while prioritizing rural areas most underserved. General support for improving broadband infrastructure, additional funding to support broadband buildout, and improving broadband access to those who are not able to obtain broadband.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Athlete safety; Opioid misuse/abuse prevention; Athlete trainers under Medicare program; H.R. 5216 - Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act; H.R. 4855 - Braedens Commission: Protect Our Athletes from Exertional Heat Stroke; Concussion Awareness and Education Act; S. 844, H.R. 3109 - The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act; S. 1301, H.R. 2094, S. 1301 - The Promoting Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans Act; H.R. 2841 - Student Athlete Opioid Misuse Prevention Act; Name, Image and Likeness issues for college athletes; H.R. 4163 - Even Playing Field Act; H.R. 3320, S. 1679 - Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act; H.R. 1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021; H.R. 1384/S. 445 - the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act; H.R. 2355 - Opioid Prescription Verification Act; H.R. 3193 Expanded Telehealth Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed by the Senate and will soon be considered by the House includes several provisions important to the agriculture community. Infrastructure dollars in the Senate package include: $65 billion to connect every American to high-quality, reliable broadband internet access Supported H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act. This legislation will provide additional investments in USDA rural broadband programs while prioritizing rural areas most underserved. Supported S. 1695 and H.R. 3193, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (EBRIDGE) Act. This legislation removes hurdles for broadband projects, including difficult last-mile efforts that often delay rural broadband deployment.

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Farm Bureau supports the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (EBRIDGE) Act: H.R. 3193 and S. 1695. The bill would: Eliminate barriers to investments in broadband in distressed communities, making them eligible for EDA grants; Clarify that eligible recipients may include public-private partnerships and consortiums to leverage private sector expertise in project development; Provide flexibility in the procurement process to account for the limited availability of broadband services in distressed communities; Clarify that funds can be combined with other federal resources; and Provide flexibility on accounting for in-kind methods to meet non-federal cost share. Farm Bureau also supports H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act. The bill invests $43.2billion in USDAs Rural Development broadband programs by providing last mile technical and financial assistance to rural communities seeking to improve their broadband service, increasing resources available to build out middle mile, providing grant funding to small rural communities, and providing funds to invest in distance learning and telemedicine capabilities.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Draft legislation related to reforming the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Draft legislation to establish vetting process for applicants for broadband funding. Draft legislation related to state broadband offices. S. 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act - all sections. S. 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act S. 1695 - Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act - all sections. S. 1885 - The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act - all sections. S. 2330 - Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2398 - Sustainable Highways Innovation Act - all sections. S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2427 - The FAIR Contributions Act - all sections. S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - all sections. S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 2970 - Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - all broadband sections. H.R. 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 2183 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 2398 - Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 3193 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - all broadband sections. H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - all sections. H.R. 4029 - Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act (TEAM TELECOM Act) - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Open RAN Outreach Act - all sections. H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act (FUTURE Networks Act) - all sections. H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all sections. H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 5400 - Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act - all sections. H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF, including contributions, performance testing, coordination among programs, buildout obligations, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, USACs HUB filing system, and the FCCs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to spectrum allocation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video service, including retransmission consent reform. Legislative and regulatory issues related to state and local role in supporting broadband deployment. Legislative and regulatory issues related to supply chain security. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to maintaining broadband access during emergencies. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications.

H.R. 3193/S. 1695- Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - broadband provisions.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for the development and expansion of rural broadband/communication technology; Support for Broadband for Rural America Act which would provide greater investment in USDA rural broadband programs as well as foster greater coordination among federal broadband deployment efforts; Support for S. 1695 and H.R. 3193 , the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act, a bill that would expand access to broadband by allowing distressed communities to utilize Economic Development Administration grants for broadband deployment; Support of H.R. 3369 the Broadband for Rural America Act.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Support for S. 1695 / H.R. 3193, Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility, which would authorize the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects; H.R. 4374, the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act, which would make significant investments into the deployment and development in broadband infrastructure in rural America; and H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act, which would provide additional investments in USDA rural broadband programs while prioritizing rural areas most underserved. General support for improving broadband infrastructure, additional funding to support broadband buildout, and improving broadband access to those who are not able to obtain broadband.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, HR3193 E-Bridge Act, Senate Digital Divide Bridge Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TRA - TRANSPORTATION H.R.3193 - E-BRIDGE Act (introduced 05/13/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers H.R.3684 - INVEST in America Act (introduced 06/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications Providers

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm Bureau supports the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (EBRIDGE) Act: H.R. 3193 and S. 1695. The bill would: Eliminate barriers to investments in broadband in distressed communities, making them eligible for EDA grants; Clarify that eligible recipients may include public-private partnerships and consortiums to leverage private sector expertise in project development; Provide flexibility in the procurement process to account for the limited availability of broadband services in distressed communities; Clarify that funds can be combined with other federal resources; and Provide flexibility on accounting for in-kind methods to meet non-federal cost share. Farm Bureau also supports H.R. 3369, the Broadband for Rural America Act. The bill invests $43.2billion in USDAs Rural Development broadband programs by providing last mile technical and financial assistance to rural communities seeking to improve their broadband service, increasing resources available to build out middle mile, providing grant funding to small rural communities, and providing funds to invest in distance learning and telemedicine capabilities.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for S. 695 / H.R. 3193, Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility, which would authorize the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects. General support for improving broadband infrastructure, additional funding to support broadband buildout, and improving broadband access to those who are not able to obtain broadband.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Public Law No: 116-130 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections. Public Law No: 116-260 (H.R. 133) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - all broadband sections, including Sections 903 (ACCESS BROADBAND Act) and 904 (Broadband Interagency Coordination Act). Draft legislation regarding recent and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC. Draft legislation to fund broadband deployment through states. S. 120 - Safe Connections Act - all sections. S. 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act - all sections. S. 608 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. S. 745 - A bill to make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - all sections. S. 922 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers, and for other purposes - all sections. S. 979 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes - all sections. S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act - all sections. S. 1506 - Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network Communications Act - all sections. S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - all sections. S. 1695 - Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act - all sections. S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - all broadband sections. H.R. 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 1783 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 2398 - Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R. 2400 - Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 2903 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3193 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - all sections. H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - all sections. H.R. 4029 - Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act (TEAM TELECOM Act) - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Open RAN Outreach Act - all sections. H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act (FUTURE Networks Act) - all sections. H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all sections. H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021 - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF, including contributions, performance testing, coordination among programs, buildout obligations, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, USACs HUB filing system, and the FCCs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to spectrum allocation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video service, including retransmission consent reform. Legislative and regulatory issues related to state and local role in supporting broadband deployment. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband deployment and railroad crossings. Legislative and regulatory issues related to supply chain security. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to maintaining broadband access during emergencies.

H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3193/S. 1695- Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)