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Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act or the TEAM TELECOM Act This bill provides statutory authority for the interagency working group at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration that assesses and addresses the law enforcement and national security policy implications arising from foreign ownership in an applicant for certain telecommunications licenses and permits. Such applications are those for (1) authorization to construct or extend, acquire or operate, or engage in transmission by means of a line (i.e., any channel of communication established by the use of appropriate equipment); (2) a submarine cable landing license or its assignment or transfer; or (3) a new construction permit or station license (or for the transfer, assignment, or disposal of an existing permit or license).
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2023 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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General monitoring of satellite and broadband legislation, regulation and infrastructure support. Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 1338 - Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act; H.R. 4029 - Team Telecom Act; and S. 447 - Orbital Sustainability (ORBITS) Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
General monitoring of satellite and broadband legislation, regulation, and infrastructure support. Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 1338 - Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act; H.R. 4029 - Team Telecom Act; and S. 447 - Orbital Sustainability (ORBITS) Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 1338--Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act H.R.4029--Team Telecom Act S. 447--Orbital Sustainability Act (ORBITS Act) E.O. 13913--Executive Order on Establishing the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R. 1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 -- 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; H.R. 2398 -- Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline the broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to the electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act; H.R. 4383 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act; H.R. 4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R. 4656 - Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act; H.R. 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021; H.R. 4663 -- SUCCESS Act; H.R. 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act; H.R. 4918 -- Rural Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 5486 - SMART Act; H.R. 5506 - Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act; H.R. 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act; H.R. 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act; H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 7060 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022; H.R. 7112 - Internet Exchange Act of 2022; H.R. 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022; H.R. 7598 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8573 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022; H.R. 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act; H.R. 8679 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 9463 - SAT Streamlining Act of 2022; H.R. 9569 - ALERT Parity Act; S. 113 -- BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 -- Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 -- Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 -- Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 -- National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 -- Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 -- Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 -- Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 -- American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 -- Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 -- Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 -- Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 -- Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 -- Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 -- A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 -- Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 -- Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 -- PACT Act; 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; S. 944 -- A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 -- A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 -- A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the build-out of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - E-BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1885 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021; S. 1908 -- A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021; S. 2427 - Fair Contribution Act; S. 2447 - SUCCESS Act; S. 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021; S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands of rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act; S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act; S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; S. 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021; S. 3335 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; S. 3692 - NET Act; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022; S. 4126 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022; S. 4590 - Uncap America Act; S. 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022; S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022; S. 4767 - PLAN for Broadband Act; and S. 5321 - DIGITAL Reservations Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs, data management, privacy, location-based services, 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 and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Issues related to open internet regulations S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions S. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions H.R. 1934, Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2617, Consolidate Appropriations Act, 2023, Title IX, Extension of FCC Auction Authority S. 3014 Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council S.3195, the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to implementation S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity S. 4117, Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions S. 4590 Uncap America Act, all provisions S. 4865/ H.R. 8857 Digital Equity Foundation Act, all provisions H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5486 SMART ACT, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions H.R. 7624/S. 4117 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 7783 Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions H.R. 7766 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8573/ S. 4676 Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act, all provisions H.R. 8575, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act, all provisions Draft, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery
Client expense: $2,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High-Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act Issues related to Technological Competitiveness and Cybersecurity H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427/H.R. 8575, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, 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 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347, To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656, To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447, Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 3236/H.R. 6314, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 3335, Robocall Traceback Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 3587/H.R. 7060, Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3593,Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3692,NET Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 6541, Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Nonprofits and Local Governments Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6768, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority. - issues relating to public safety H.R. 6824, Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6982, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - issues relating H.R. 7112, Internet Exchange Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7116, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7598, Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities H.R. 7642, Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 7783, Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 8152, The American Data Privacy and Protection Act - issues relating to consumer privacy H.R. 7900, The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 4117, the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum S. 4126, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund. H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021/America COMPETES Act of 2022 - issues relating to Supply Chain S. 4676/H.R. 8573, Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to FCC Process and Authority S. 4661, Agriculture Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 4664, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 4763, GRID Broadband Act of 2022 - issues related to infrastructure S. 4767/H.R. 8679, PLAN for Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 4968, A bill to create an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 5001/H.R. 9343, a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve access by Indian Tribes to support from Universal Service programs of the FCC - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 5021/H.R. 9449, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income - issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 5127/H.R. 3898, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act - Issues relating to privacy S. 5137, Rural Internet Improvement Act - issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 5239/H.R. 9490, Neutralizing Emerging Threats from Wireless OEMs Receiving direction from Kleptocracies and Surveillance states (NETWORKS) Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain S. 5321, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing (DIGITAL) on Reservations Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 4275, Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High-Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 9129/S. 4368, American Technology Leadership Act - Issues related to technological competitiveness and cybersecurity H.R. 9236, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 9356, Resources for Emergency and Security Infrastructure Logistics In Every Neighborhood to Curb Extremism (RESILIENCE) Act of 2022 - Issues relating to Infrastructure, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 9569, Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications (ALERT) Parity Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R.7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R.6833, Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; an appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; data management; privacy; media ownership and Freedom of the Press; location-based services; 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 worldwide services to enterprise customers; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to the creation of a 6G advisory council; S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 4117/H.R. 7624 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; S. 4590 - Uncap America Act, all provisions; S. 4865/H.R. 8857, Digital Equity Act, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; P.L. 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions; H.R. 1934 - Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions; H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Title IX, Extension of FCC Auction Authority; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions;*H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5486 - SMART ACT, all provisions; H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions; H.R. 7766 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023, provision related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contracting; H.R. 7783 - Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions; Draft reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery; H.R. 8573/S. 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act, all provisions; H.R. 8575 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act; and Draft Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery.
2022 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R. 1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 -- 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; H.R. 2398 -- Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline the permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to the electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act; H.R. 4383 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act; H.R. 4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R. 4656 - Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act; H.R. 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021; H.R. 4663 -- SUCCESS Act; H.R. 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act; H.R. 4918 -- Rural Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 5486 - SMART Act; H.R. 5506 - Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act; H.R. 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act; H.R. 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act; H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 7060 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022; H.R. 7112 - Internet Exchange Act of 2022; H.R. 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022; H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act; H.R. 8573 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022; H.R. 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act; H.R. 8679 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 113 -- BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 -- Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 -- Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 -- Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 -- National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 -- Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 -- Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 -- Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 -- American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 -- Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 -- Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 -- Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 -- Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 -- Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 -- A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 -- Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 -- Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 -- PACT Act; 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; S. 944 -- A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 -- A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 -- A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the buildout of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - E-BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1885 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021; S. 1908 -- A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021; S. 2427 - Fair Contribution Act; S. 2447 - SUCCESS Act; S. 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021; S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands of rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act; S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act; S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; S. 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021; S. 3335 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; S. 3692 - NET Act; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022; S. 4126 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022; S. 4590 - Uncap America Act; S. 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022; S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022; and S. 4767 - PLAN for Broadband Act.
2022 · 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 and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; data management; privacy; media ownership and Freedom of the Press; location-based services; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120/H.R. 7132 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council; S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 4590 - Uncap America Act, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; P.L. 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions; H.R. 1934 - Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions;*H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5486 - SMART ACT, all provisions; H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions; H.R. 7624/S. 4117 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 7783 - Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions; H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contracting; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions; Draft reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery; H.R. 8573/S. 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act, all provisions; H.R. 8575 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act; and Draft, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery.
2022 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs, data management, privacy, issues relating to media ownership and freedom of the press, location-based services, 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 and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Issues related to open internet regulations S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120/H.R. 7132 Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions S. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions H.R. 1934, Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity S. 3014 Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council S.3195, the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to implementation S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4346 (CHIPS Act of 2022), provisions related to O-RAN H.R. 4521 America COMPETES Act, provisions related to O-RAN S. 4590 Uncap America Act, all provisions H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5486 SMART ACT, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions H.R. 7624/S. 4117 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 7783 Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions H.R. 7900 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions H.R. 8573/ S. 4676 Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act, all provisions H.R. 8575, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act, all provisions Draft, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery
2022 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment and siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to telecommunication workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427/H.R. 8575, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, 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 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347 - To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 3236/H.R. 6314, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 3335, Robocall Traceback Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 3587/H.R. 7060 Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3593Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3692NET Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 6541 Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Nonprofits and Local Governments Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6768 To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority. - issues relating to public safety H.R. 6824 Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6982 Public Lands Telecommunications Act - issues relating H.R. 7112 Internet Exchange Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7132 Safe Connections Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7116 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7598 Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities H.R. 7642 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum and security H.R. 7783 Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 8152 The American Data Privacy and Protection Act - issues relating to consumer privacy H.R. 7900 The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 4117 - the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum and security S. 4126 - the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund. H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021/America COMPETES Act of 2022 - issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum and security S. 4676/H.R. 8573, Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to FCC Process and Authority S. 4661, Agriculture Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 4664 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022 - issues related to infrastructure S. 4767/H.R. 8679 - PLAN for Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 4968 - A bill to create an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 5001 - a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve access by Indian Tribes to support from Universal Service programs of the FCC - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 5021 - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income - issues related to infrastructure deployment
2022 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R. 1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 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; H.R. 2398 Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act; H.R. 4383 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act; H.R. 4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R. 4656 - Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act; H.R. 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021; H.R. 4663 -- SUCCESS Act; H.R. 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act; H.R. 4918 -- Rural Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 5486 - SMART Act; H.R. 5506 - Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act; H.R. 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act; H.R. 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act; H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 7060 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022; H.R. 7112 - Internet Exchange Act of 2022; H.R. 7116 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022; H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act; S. 113 BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 PACT Act; 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; S. 944 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the buildout of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - E-BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1885 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021; S. 1908 - A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021; S. 2427 - Fair Contribution Act; S. 2447 - SUCCESS Act; S. 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021; S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands of rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act; S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; S. 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021; S. 3335 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; S. 3692 - NET Act; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022; and S. 4126 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022.
2022 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; an appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; data management; privacy, including issues relating to media ownership and Freedom of the Press, as well as location-based services; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120/H.R. 7132 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council; S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; P.L. 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions; H.R. 1934 - Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions;*H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions; H.R. 5486 - SMART ACT, all provisions; H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions; H.R. 7624/S. 4117 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 7783 - Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions; H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy, and federal contracting; H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions; and Draft reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery.
2022 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs, data management, privacy, issues relating to media ownership and freedom of the press, location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, spectrum policy, and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Issues related to open internet regulations S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120/H.R. 7132 Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions S. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions H.R. 1934, Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity S. 3014 Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council S.3195, the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to implementation S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4521 America COMPETES Act, provisions related to O-RAN H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5486 SMART ACT, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions H.R. 7624/S. 4117 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 7783 Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions H.R. 7900 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions Draft, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery
2022 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs, data management, privacy, issues relating to media ownership and freedom of the press, location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, spectrum policy, and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Issues related to open internet regulations S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120/H.R. 7132 Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions S. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions H.R. 1934, Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G, all provisions S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity S. 3014 Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council S.3195, the Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to implementation S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4521 America COMPETES Act, provisions related to O-RAN H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5486 SMART ACT, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions H.R. 7624/S. 4117 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 7783 Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act, all provisions H.R. 7900 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions Draft, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Todays Networks Act, issues related to wireless network resiliency and disaster recovery
2022 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment and siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to telecommunication workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, 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 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347 - To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 3236/H.R. 6314, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 3335, Robocall Traceback Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 3587/H.R. 7060 Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3593Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3692NET Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 6541 Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Nonprofits and Local Governments Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6768 To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority. - issues relating to public safety H.R. 6824 Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6982 Public Lands Telecommunications Act - issues relating H.R. 7112 Internet Exchange Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7132 Safe Connections Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7116 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7598 Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities H.R. 7642 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 7783 Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 8152 The American Data Privacy and Protection Act - issues relating to consumer privacy H.R. 7900 The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 4117 - the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum S. 4126 - the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund. H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021/America COMPETES Act of 2022 - issues relating to Supply Chain
2022 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R.1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 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; H.R. 2398 Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act; H.R. 4383 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act; H.R. 4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R. 4656 - Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act; H.R. 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021; H.R. 4663 -- SUCCESS Act; H.R. 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act; H.R. 4918 -- Rural Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 5486 - SMART Act; H.R. 5506 - Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act; H.R. 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act; H.R. 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act; H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 7060 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022; H.R. 7112 - Internet Exchange Act of 2022; S. 113 BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 PACT Act; 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; S. 944 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the build-out of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1885 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021; S. 1908 - A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021; S. 2427 - Fair Contribution Act; S. 2447 - SUCCESS Act; S. 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021; S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands of rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act; S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; S. 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021; S. 3335 - Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act; S. 3692 - NET Act; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act; and S. 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022.
2022 · 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 and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; data management; privacy, including issues relating to location-based services; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers; video retransmission reform; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120/H.R. 7132 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions; S. 2342/H.R. 4445 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021; provisions related to limiting use of pre-arbitration clauses; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 2875/H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; P.L. 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, Division Y; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2022, provisions related to spectrum; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions; and H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure
2022 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, spectrum policy, the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers, and issues concerning retransmission reform Issues related to open internet regulations S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120/H.R. 7132Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions S. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks)Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions S. 2342/H.R. 4445 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, provisions related to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division Y S. 2875/H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3014 Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to implementation S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4345 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to spectrum H.R. 4521 America COMPETES Act, provisions related to O-RAN H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions
2022 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment and siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to telecommunication workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act Issues relating to implementation of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, 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 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347 - To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 3236/H.R. 6314, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 3335, Robocall Traceback Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 3587/H.R. 7060 Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3593Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3692NET Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 6541 Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Nonprofits and Local Governments Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6768 To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority. - issues relating to public safety H.R. 6824 Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6982 Public Lands Telecommunications Act - issues relating H.R. 7112 Internet Exchange Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7132 Safe Connections Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety and consumer issues H.R. 7116 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety
2021 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R.1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 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; H.R. 2398 Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act; H.R. 4383 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 4480 - Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act; H.R. 4656 - Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act; H.R. 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021; H.R. 4663 -- SUCCESS Act; H.R. 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act; H.R. 4918 -- Rural Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 5058 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 5486 - SMART Act; H.R. 5506 - Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act; H.R. 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act; H.R. 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act; H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; S. 113 BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 PACT Act; 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; S. 944 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the build out of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1908 - A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2447 - SUCCESS Act; S. 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021; S. 2965 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands of rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act; S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; and S. 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021.
2021 · 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 and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; 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 worldwide services to enterprise customers; video retransmission reform; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions; S. 1695 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, and supply chain security; S. 1884 - Broadband Parity Act, all provisions; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act, all provisions; S. 2071 - Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions; S. 2342 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021; provisions related to limiting use of pre-arbitration clauses; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; H.R. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions;H.R. 1783/S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions; *H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1848 -- Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) 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. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. H.R. 2225 - NSF for the Future Act, all provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act, all provisions; H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3684 - INVEST In America Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions; H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; and H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2022, provisions related spectrum H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act, provisions related to communications devices, Next Gen 9-1-1 and broadband Internet access; H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act, provisions related to devices, Next Gen 9-1-1, and broadband Internet acces; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions; and H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions.
2021 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, spectrum policy, the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers, and issues concerning retransmission reform Issues related to open internet regulations Issues related to implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions H.R. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions S. 922 Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks)Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers S. 1676 Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 745/H.R. 1783 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1848 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) 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. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions S. 1884 Broadband Parity Act, all provisions S. 2018 Digital Equity Act, all provisions S. 2071 Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions H.R. 2225 NSF for the Future Act, provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership S. 2342 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, provisions related to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2731 Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development S. 2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 American Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure and obligations of internet service providers H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 3919 Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4345 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to spectrum S. 1695/ National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment and supply chain security H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, provisions related to devices, Next Gen 9-1-1 and broadband internet access H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions
2021 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment and siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to telecommunication workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - issues relating to broadband deployment and adoption H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, 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 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347 - To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 3236/H.R. 6314, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 3335, Robocall Traceback Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities
2021 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping; (House and Senate); and Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; H.R.1833 -- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 -- LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 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; H.R. 2398 Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; H.R. 4046 - NIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; S. 113 BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 PACT Act; 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; S. 944 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the build-out of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1908 - A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act; S. 2474 - American Telecommunications Security Act; S. 2668 - A bill to require the offices of the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access; S. 2699 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act.
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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 and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; 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 worldwide services to enterprise customers; video retransmission reform; Open Internet regulations; and implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions; S. 1884 - Broadband Parity Act, all provisions; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act, all provisions; S. 2071 - Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions;H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; H.R. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions; H.R. 1783/S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1848 -- Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) 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. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. H.R. 2225 - NSF for the Future Act, all provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act, all provisions; H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3684 - INVEST In America Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions; H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; and H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2022, provisions related spectrum; H.R. 4350/S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G deployment and development, and supply chain security; H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act, provisions related to communications devices, Next Gen 9-1-1 and broadband Internet access; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions; and H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions.
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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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers, and issues concerning retransmission reform Issues related to open internet regulations Issues related to implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions H.R. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions S. 922 Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks)Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers S. 1676 Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 745/H.R. 1783 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1848 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) 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. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions S. 1884 Broadband Parity Act, all provisions S. 2018 Digital Equity Act, all provisions S. 2071 Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions H.R. 2225 NSF for the Future Act, provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2731 Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development S. 2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 American Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure and obligations of internet service providers H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 3919 Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4345 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to spectrum H.R. 4350/S. 2792 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment and supply chain security H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, provisions related to devices, Next Gen 9-1-1 and broadband internet access H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions
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Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment and siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to telecommunication workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, 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 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347 - To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659 - Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity
2021 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
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.
2021 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure (House and Senate); broadband deployment (House and Senate); broadband mapping (House and Senate); and Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 205 Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021; H.R. 341 Ensuring Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 366 Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2021; H.R. 476 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act; H.R. 596 ACCESS Act; H.R. 651 Public Health Emergency Privacy Act; H.R. 678 PHONE Act of 2021; H.R. 688 Equal Access to Care Act; H.R. 781 Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act; H.R. 869 RISE Act of 2021; H.R. 870 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; H.R. 937 Tech To Save Moms Act; H.R. 981 IoT Readiness Act of 2021; H.R. 994 Justice is Not For Sale Act of 2021; H.R. 1032 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; H.R. 1039 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1042 Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1043 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1044 Broadband MAPS Act; H.R. 1045 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act; H.R. 1049 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 1050 Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021; H.R. 1051 BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 1053 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 1055 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 1060 WIRELESS Leadership Act; H.R. 1067 Standard FEES Act; H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021; H.R. 1073 Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act; H.R. 1074 RAPID Act; H.R. 1084 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 1103 CABLE Competition Act; H.R. 1141 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 1149 CONNECT Act; H.R. 1155 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; H.R. 1156 Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act; H.R. 1215 Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; H.R. 1218 Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act; H.R. 1250 Emergency Reporting Act; H.R. 1334 DISCLOSE Act of 2021; H.R. 1362 BOOST Act; H.R. 1406 COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021; H.R. 1555 To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue final rules to promote and incentivize the widespread adoption of broadband consumer labels and for other purposes; H.R. 1590 - Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 1700 To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans loan guarantees and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure and for other purposes; H.R. 1714 - Speedy Updates Act of 2021; H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 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 federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse; H.R.1833 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 1841 - Digital Equality Act of 2021; H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act; H.R. 2183 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; H.R. 2398 Broadband Speed Act; H.R. 2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small Internet providers; H.R. 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act; H.R. 2524 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021; H.R. 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021; H.R. 2666 - NO CAP Act; H.R. 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity and Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 3003 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act; H.R. 3370 - To streamline broadband permitting process for broadband services, and for other purposes; H.R. 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act; H.R. 3654 - To expand access to electromagnetic spectrum for the provision of broadband service in rural areas, and for other purposes; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4329 - To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes; S. 113 BROWSER Act of 2021; S. 120 Safe Connections Act of 2021; S. 163 Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act; S. 198 Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act; S. 279 National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021; S. 326 Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021; S. 337 Stop Senior Scams Act; S. 390 Emergency Reporting Act; S. 436 American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021; S. 466 Kelsey Smith Act; S. 553 Government Spectrum Valuation Act; S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021; S. 608 Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021; S. 652 Moving FIRST Act; S. 724 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support; S. 741 Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021; S. 745 Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 797 PACT Act; 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; S. 944 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas and for other purposes; 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; S. 996 A bill to award grants to certain intuitions of higher education to educate and train students to participate in the telecommunications workforce; S. 1113 A bill to require Federal agencies to timely respond to right-of-way requests for the build out of broadband service, and for other purposes; S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021; S. 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act; S. 1695 - BRIDGE Act; S. 1884 - A bill to ensure that fixed broadband Internet access service assisted by and federal broadband support program meets a minimum level of service; S. 1908 - A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports and other purposes; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act of 2021; and S. 3151 - Connected Rural Schools Act.
2021 · 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 and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; 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 worldwide services to enterprise customers; video retransmission reform; Open Internet regulations; and implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions; S. 1884 - Broadband Parity Act, all provisions; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act, all provisions; S. 2071 - Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; H.R. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions; H.R. 1783/S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1848 -Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) 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. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. H.R. 2225 - NSF for the Future Act, all provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act, all provisions; H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3684 - INVEST In America Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions; H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; and H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; Draft American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions; and Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, provisions related to broadband infrastructure and obligations of Internet Service Providers.
2021 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to broadband deployment, cybersecurity, telecommunications facilities siting , wireless infrastructure S.163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act S. 120, Safe Connections Act S. 436, American Broadband Buildout Act S. 881, BUILD Act S. 1260, Endless Frontiers Act H.R. 1848, LIFT America Act H.R. 2183 / S. 922, Eliminate the Digital Divide Act H.R. 2685, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity Act H.R. 3684, Invest in America Act H.R. 3919, Secure Equipment Act of 2021 H.R. 3970, Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act H.R. 4029, Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act (TEAM TELECOM Act) H.R. 4032, Open RAN Outreach Act H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act (FUTURE Networks Act) H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 4067, Communications Security Advisory Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · 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 and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers, and issues concerning retransmission reform Issues related to open internet regulations Issues related to implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions H.R. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions S. 922 Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks)Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers S. 1676 Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 745/H.R. 1783 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1848 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) 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. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions S. 1884 Broadband Parity Act, all provisions S. 2018 Digital Equity Act, all provisions S. 2071 Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions H.R. 2225 NSF for the Future Act, provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership H.R. 2731 Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 American Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security H.R. 3684 INVEST In America Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 3919 Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity Draft, American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, provisions related to broadband infrastructure and obligations of internet service providers
2021 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum auctions Issues relating to Device exclusivity and availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment and siting, including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal lands Issues relating to robocalls and related activities Issues relating to implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to telecommunication workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Broadband deployment and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Broadband deployment H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to broadband deployment H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Broadband deployment S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity 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 - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity
2021 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
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.
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Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE