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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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2024 · 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, deployment and 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; the integrity and security of commercial communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for the Internet, communications services, and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum; S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 4317/H.R. 9193 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions; S. 4909 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum, all provisions; S. 4638/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security spectrum policy and federal contractors; S. 5351 - Safer Parks Act, provisions related to permitting reform; H.R. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4851 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; H.R. 8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025, provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and extension act, all provisions; H.R. 8709 - to appropriate funds for the FCCs Rip and Replace and Affordable Connectivity programs, all provisions; H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements; H.R 8898 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions; and DRAFT Broadband ad Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbied on many issues relating to rural broadband and the Federal Universal Service Fund. -- S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act, requires the FCC to study and submit report to Congress examining the feasibility of funding USF through contributions supplied by edge providers -- S. 3321, would require the Federal Communications Commission to begin assessing all users of broadband networks to ensure that both network and affordability programs are sustainable. --S. 975 and H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, requires FCC to make changes to financing USF by extending the base of contributors to the fund S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act, requires the FCC to establish a process to vet applications for certain funding that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities -- supported the updating and extending the Alaska Plan to allow Alaskans to receive the same broadband services as those individuals living in the lower-48 H.R. 6929 and S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Extension Act -- would fund the ACP program through the end of the year S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act -- provides $6 billion to continue the ACP program for the remainder for calendar year 2024 S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act -- provides $25 million to FCC to fund ACP program for 2 years H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement & Extension Act H.R. 8709, Funding for Rip and Replace Program and ACP extension -- discussed NTIA's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)program as well as its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) -- discussed issues regarding the IIJA's Buy America provisions -- H.R. 889 and S. 341, Broadband Grant Taxation Act, would exempt broadband grant programs created during COVID from taxation H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act -- discussed broadband mapping in relation to the Broadband Data Collection Act -- discussed reclassification of broadband as Title II service -- discussed the FCC Broadband Labels provisions -- discussed cyber security and what small rural telco/broadband providers are doing to comply with regulations but also shared concerns with compliance and ability to secure cybersecurity insurance policies -- discussed numerous permitting issues small rural telco/broadband providers face; supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act which would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands -- discussed STIR-SHAKEN and call ID authentication for non-IP networks -- discussed data breach notifications (encouraged better coordination among agencies on data breach reporting requirements and to streamline the processes) -- Broadband Benchmark Requirements (stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients) -- supported efforts to provide more funding for ripping out and replacing telecommunications networks/equipment that pose a national security threat (e.g., Rip and Replace)
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, 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 towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions S. 4049 Supporting National Security with Spectrum, all provisions S 4207 Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum S 4208 Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4317/HR 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations S 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors S 5351, Safer Parks Act, provisions related to permitting reform HR 7888, Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability HR 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions HR 8709, to appropriate funds for the FCCs rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, all provisions HR 8818, American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements HR 8898, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform
Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund (USF), including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency 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 Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns 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 S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to USF S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the USF S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to (FCC Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process S. 4049/H.R. 9340, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 4317/H.R. 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572/H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S. 4638, NDAA - Issues relating to Network Security S. 4690, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act 2025 - Issues Relating to FCC and NTIA Authority and Process S. 4821, Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 4832/H.R. 9376, Lulus Law - Issues relating to Public Safety S. 4928, FSGG Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4930, Broadband Fairness Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 5170, A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency - Issues relating to Privacy and Consumer Concerns S. 5328/H.R. 3385, To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment S. 5335, Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture, Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 5351, Safer Parks Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, and NG-911 S. 5522, GREEN Communications Act - Issues relating to network resiliency S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to NTIA and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 3366, 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, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, Rural Broadband Modernization Act- Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to (NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Network Security, and Spectrum H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and FCC Authority and Process H.R. 8494, Technology in the Parks Act of 2024- Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps, and issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8556, Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determin
2024 · 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, deployment and 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of commercial communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for the Internet; communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum; S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 4317/H.R. 9193 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2025, provisions related to provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 4851 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; H.R. 8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025, provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and extension act, all provisions; H.R. 8709 - to appropriate funds for the FCCs Rip and Replace and Affordable Connectivity programs, all provisions; H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements; H.R 8898 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions; and DRAFT Broadband ad Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform.
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, 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 towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions S 4207 Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum S 4208 Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4317/HR 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations S 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 7888, Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability HR 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions HR 8709, to appropriate funds for the FCCs rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, all provisions HR 8818, American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements HR 8898, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbied on many issues relating to rural broadband and the Federal Universal Service Fund. -- S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act, requires the FCC to study and submit report to Congress examining the feasibility of funding USF through contributions supplied by edge providers -- S. 3321, would require the Federal Communications Commission to begin assessing all users of broadband networks to ensure that both network and affordability programs are sustainable. --S. 975 and H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, requires FCC to make changes to financing USF by extending the base of contributors to the fund S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act, requires the FCC to establish a process to vet applications for certain funding that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities -- supported the updating and extending the Alaska Plan to allow Alaskans to receive the same broadband services as those individuals living in the lower-48 H.R. 6929 and S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Extension Act -- would fund the ACP program through the end of the year S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act -- provides $6 billion to continue the ACP program for the remainder for calendar year 2024 S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act -- provides $25 million to FCC to fund ACP program for 2 years H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement & Extension Act H.R. 8709, Funding for Rip and Replace Program and ACP extension -- discussed NTIA's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)program as well as its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) -- discussed issues regarding the IIJA's Buy America provisions -- H.R. 889 and S. 341, Broadband Grant Taxation Act, would exempt broadband grant programs created during COVID from taxation H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act -- discussed broadband mapping in relation to the Broadband Data Collection Act -- discussed reclassification of broadband as Title II service -- discussed the FCC Broadband Labels provisions -- discussed cyber security and what small rural telco/broadband providers are doing to comply with regulations but also shared concerns with compliance and ability to secure cybersecurity insurance policies -- discussed numerous permitting issues small rural telco/broadband providers face; supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act which would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands -- discussed STIR-SHAKEN and call ID authentication for non-IP networks -- discussed data breach notifications (encouraged better coordination among agencies on data breach reporting requirements and to streamline the processes) -- Broadband Benchmark Requirements (stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients) -- supported efforts to provide more funding for ripping out and replacing telecommunications networks/equipment that pose a national security threat (e.g., Rip and Replace)
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund (USF), including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency 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 Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns 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 S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to USF S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the USF S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to (FCC Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process S. 4049/H.R. 9340, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 4317/H.R. 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572/H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S. 4638, NDAA - Issues relating to Network Security S. 4690, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act 2025 - Issues Relating to FCC and NTIA Authority and Process S. 4821, Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 4832/H.R. 9376, Lulus Law - Issues relating to Public Safety S. 4928, FSGG Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4930, Broadband Fairness Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 5170, A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency - Issues relating to Privacy and Consumer Concerns S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to NTIA and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 3366, 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, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, Rural Broadband Modernization Act- Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to (NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and FCC Authority and Process H.R. 8494, Technology in the Parks Act of 2024- Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps, and issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8556, Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 8709, Saving Americans Valuable Earnings on the National ACP Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Privacy H.R. 8939, CLEAR Voices Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 9450, PROTOCOL Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, determining wireless roadband coverage maps, and FCC and NTIA Authority and Process H. Res. 1119, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the ACP of the FCC - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC
2024 · 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, deployment and 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2024 · 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 the Internet, communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum; S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2025, provisions related to provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 4851 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; H.R. 8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025, provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and extension act, all provisions; H.R. 8709 - to appropriate funds for the FCCs Rip and Replace and Affordable Connectivity programs, all provisions; H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements; H.R 8898 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet; and PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions;
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, 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 towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions S 4207 Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum S 4208 Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations S 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 7888, Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability HR 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions HR 8709, to appropriate funds for the FCCs rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, all provisions HR 8818, American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements HR 8898, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform
2024 · 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
2024 · 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, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency 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 Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns 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 S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - 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 S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - 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 S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4049, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572, A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers modems and devices that combine a modem and router and for other purposes - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, 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, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 8494, To provide that certain local parks are eligible for E-Rate support to provide that local parks are eligible for the loan lease or transfer of certain excess research equipment and to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a program to make grants for conducting technology training programs in local parks and for other purposes - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbied on many issues relating to rural broadband and the Federal Universal Service Fund. -- S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act, requires the FCC to study and submit report to Congress examining the feasibility of funding USF through contributions supplied by edge providers -- S. 3321, would require the Federal Communications Commission to begin assessing all users of broadband networks to ensure that both network and affordability programs are sustainable. --S. 975 and H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, requires FCC to make changes to financing USF by extending the base of contributors to the fund S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act, requires the FCC to establish a process to vet applications for certain funding that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities -- supported the updating and extending the Alaska Plan to allow Alaskans to receive the same broadband services as those individuals living in the lower-48 H.R. 6929 and S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Extension Act -- would fund the ACP program through the end of the year S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act -- provides $6 billion to continue the ACP program for the remainder for calendar year 2024 S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act -- provides $25 million to FCC to fund ACP program for 2 years H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement & Extension Act H.R. 8709, Funding for Rip and Replace Program and ACP extension -- discussed NTIA's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)program as well as its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) -- discussed issues regarding the IIJA's Buy America provisions -- H.R. 889 and S. 341, Broadband Grant Taxation Act, would exempt broadband grant programs created during COVID from taxation H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act -- discussed broadband mapping in relation to the Broadband Data Collection Act -- discussed reclassification of broadband as Title II service -- discussed the FCC Broadband Labels provisions -- discussed cyber security and what small rural telco/broadband providers are doing to comply with regulations but also shared concerns with compliance and ability to secure cybersecurity insurance policies -- discussed numerous permitting issues small rural telco/broadband providers face; supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act which would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands -- discussed STIR-SHAKEN and call ID authentication for non-IP networks -- discussed data breach notifications (encouraged better coordination among agencies on data breach reporting requirements and to streamline the processes) -- Broadband Benchmark Requirements (stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients) -- supported efforts to provide more funding for ripping out and replacing telecommunications networks/equipment that pose a national security threat (e.g., Rip and Replace)
2024 · 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, deployment and 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2024 · 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, deployment and 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2024 · 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 the Internet, communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; H.R. 682/S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act, all provisions; H.R. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; H.R. 2670/S. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contracting; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4581 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions; Draft, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; Draft, ACP Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions; and Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, issues related to permitting requirements on railroad crossings.
2024 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, 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 towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability Draft, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions Draft, ACP Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, issues related to permitting requirements on railroad crossings
2024 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbied on many issues relating to rural broadband and the Federal Universal Service Fund. -- S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act, requires the FCC to study and submit report to Congress examining the feasibility of funding USF through contributions supplied by edge providers -- S. 3321, would require the Federal Communications Commission to begin assessing all users of broadband networks to ensure that both network and affordability programs are sustainable. --S. 975 and H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, requires FCC to make changes to financing USF by extending the base of contributors to the fund S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act, requires the FCC to establish a process to vet applications for certain funding that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities -- supported the updating and extending the Alaska Plan to allow Alaskans to receive the same broadband services as those individuals living in the lower-48 H.R. 6929 and S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Extension Act -- would fund the ACP program through the end of the year -- discussed NTIA's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)program as well as its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) -- discussed issues regarding the IIJA's Buy America provisions -- H.R. 889 and S. 341, Broadband Grant Taxation Act, would exempt broadband grant programs created during COVID from taxation H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act -- discussed broadband mapping in relation to the Broadband Data Collection Act -- discussed reclassification of broadband as Title II service -- discussed the FCC Broadband Labels provisions -- discussed cyber security and what small rural telco/broadband providers are doing to comply with regulations but also shared concerns with compliance and ability to secure cybersecurity insurance policies -- discussed numerous permitting issues small rural telco/broadband providers face; supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act which would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands -- discussed STIR-SHAKEN and call ID authentication for non-IP networks -- discussed data breach notifications (encouraged better coordination among agencies on data breach reporting requirements and to streamline the processes) -- Broadband Benchmark Requirements (stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients) -- supported efforts to provide more funding for ripping out and replacing telecommunications networks/equipment that pose a national security threat (e.g., Rip and Replace)
2024 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
2024 · first_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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
2024 · 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, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency 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 Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns 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 S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - 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 S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - 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 S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4049, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and relating to Network Security S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, 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, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security
2023 · 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, deployment and 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2023 · 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 the Internet, communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; H.R. 682/S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act, all provisions; H.R. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; H.R. 2670/S. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contracting; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3365 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4581 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; and PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions.
2023 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbied on many issues relating to rural broadband and the Federal Universal Service Fund. -- S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act, requires the FCC to study and submit report to Congress examining the feasibility of funding USF through contributions supplied by edge providers -- S. 3321, would require the Federal Communications Commission to begin assessing all users of broadband networks to ensure that both network and affordability programs are sustainable. --S. 975 and H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, requires FCC to make changes to financing USF by extending the base of contributors to the fund S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act, requires the FCC to establish a process to vet applications for certain funding that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities -- supports and encourages the FCC to adopt the Enhanced ACAM proposal and updating the CAF-BLS program to ensure all households are able to receive at least 100/20 Mbps broadband service; supported FCC waiving budget control mechanism for CAF-BLS carriers and indexing adjusting for inflation -- supported the updating and extending the Alaska Plan to allow Alaskans to receive the same broadband services as those individuals living in the lower-48 -- discussed NTIA's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)program as well as its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) -- discussed issues regarding the IIJA's Buy America provisions -- H.R. 889 and S. 341, Broadband Grant Taxation Act, would exempt broadband grant programs created during COVID from taxation -- discussed broadband mapping in relation to the Broadband Data Collection Act -- discussed the FCC Broadband Labels provisions -- discussed cyber security and what small rural telco/broadband providers are doing to comply with regulations but also shared concerns with compliance and ability to secure cybersecurity insurance policies -- discussed numerous permitting issues small rural telco/broadband providers face; supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act which would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands -- discussed STIR-SHAKEN and call ID authentication for non-IP networks -- discussed data breach notifications (encouraged better coordination among agencies on data breach reporting requirements and to streamline the processes) -- Broadband Benchmark Requirements (stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients) -- supported efforts to provide more funding for ripping out and replacing telecommunications networks/equipment that pose a national security threat (e.g., Rip and Replace)
2023 · 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, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency 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 Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns 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 S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - 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 S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - 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 S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to public safety and consumer concerns H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, 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, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency
2023 · fourth_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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 722 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1077 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1477 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3280 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks (TRUSTED Broadband) Act - all sections. H.R. 3295 - Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6534 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - all sections. Draft Bill - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. Draft Bill - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act - all sections. Draft Bill - Broadband RAIL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to utility poles. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program. Legislation related to broadband deployment in right-of-way used by railroads. Legislation to provide broadband workforce development grants.
2023 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
2023 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
House of Representatives General lobbying related to the FCC 12 GHz Band NPRM, WT Docket No. 20-443, GN Docket No. 17-183. General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476. General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122. General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings) Lobbying related to HR 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act General lobbying related to the expansion of the FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). General lobbying related to S.2427, the FAIR Contributions Act. General lobbying related to HR 1812, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 Lobbying related to HR 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act Senate General lobbying related to the FCC 12 GHz Band NPRM, WT Docket No. 20-443, GN Docket No. 17-183. General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476. General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122. General lobbying related to S.2427 FAIR Contributions Act. General lobbying related to S. 975, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 Lobbying related to S. 341, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings) General lobbying related to the expansion of the FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). General lobbying related to mitigation of illegal robocalls. Federal NTIA: General lobbying and outreach on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program covering issues related to open access wholesale competition, fiber and future-proof technology, and streamlining approval process for applications, construction permits, and fees. FCC Dockets Filed In From October 1 - December 31 (in reverse chronological order) 23-320: Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet 23-134: Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the Commissions Rules 23-119: Review of International Section 214 Authorizations to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 22-270: Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion 21-476: Report on the Future of the Universal Service Fund 21-450: Affordable Connectivity Program 17-287: Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers 17-108: Restoring Internet Freedom 17-97: Call Authentication Trust Anchor 17-84: Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment 17-59: Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls 16-271: Connect America Fund - Alaska Plan 14-58: ETC Annual Reports and Certifications 11-42: Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization 10-90: Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Service Support 09-197: Telecommunications Carriers Eligible to Receive Universal Service Support 06-122: Universal Service Contribution Methodology 02-6: Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism 97-21: Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. 96-45: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service RM-11868: Expanding Broadband Service Through the ACAM Program
2023 · 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on the availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FREE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2023 · 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 the Internet, communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuous funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855/H.R. - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; H.R. 682/S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act, all provisions; H.R. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; H.R. 2670/S. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contracting; *H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3365 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4581 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; and PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions.
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Lobbied on many issues relating to rural broadband and the Federal Universal Service Fund. -- S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act, requires the FCC to study and submit report to Congress examining the feasibility of funding USF through contributions supplied by edge providers --S. 975 and H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, requires FCC to make changes to financing USF by extending the base of contributors to the fund S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act, requires the FCC to establish a process to vet applications for certain funding that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities -- supports and encourages the FCC to adopt the Enhanced ACAM proposal and updating the CAF-BLS program to ensure all households are able to receive at least 100/20 Mbps broadband service; supported FCC waiving budget control mechanism for CAF-BLS carriers and indexing adjusting for inflation -- supported the updating and extending the Alaska Plan to allow Alaskans to receive the same broadband services as those individuals living in the lower-48 -- discussed NTIA's Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)program as well as its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) -- discussed issues regarding the IIJA's Buy America provisions -- H.R. 889 and S. 341, Broadband Grant Taxation Act, would exempt broadband grant programs created during COVID from taxation -- discussed broadband mapping in relation to the Broadband Data Collection Act -- discussed the FCC Broadband Labels provisions -- discussed cyber security and what small rural telco/broadband providers are doing to comply with regulations but also shared concerns with compliance and ability to secure cybersecurity insurance policies -- discussed numerous permitting issues small rural telco/broadband providers face -- discussed STIR-SHAKEN and call ID authentication for non-IP networks -- discussed data breach notifications (encouraged better coordination among agencies on data breach reporting requirements and to streamline the processes) -- Broadband Benchmark Requirements (stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients)
2023 · 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 722 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1477 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3280 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks (TRUSTED Broadband) Act - all sections. H.R. 3295 - Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3298 - Broadband Expansion And Deployment Fee Equity and Efficiency (BEAD FEES) Act - all sections. H.R. 3309 - Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to utility poles. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program. Regulatory issues related to the Buy America requirements. Legislation related to broadband deployment in right-of-way used by railroads. Legislation to provide broadband workforce development grants. Legislation related to wildfire wireless resiliency.
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
House of Representatives General lobbying related to the FCC 12 GHz Band NPRM, WT Docket No. 20-443, GN Docket No. 17-183. General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476. General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122. General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings) Lobbying related to HR 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act General lobbying related to the expansion of the FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). General lobbying related to S.2427, the FAIR Contributions Act. General lobbying related to HR 1812, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 Lobbying related to HR 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act Lobbying related to HR 1189, Undersea Cable Control Act Senate Support of the nominations of Anna Gomez, Geoffrey Starks, and Brendan Carr to become commissioners at the Federal Communications Commission. General lobbying related to the FCC 12 GHz Band NPRM, WT Docket No. 20-443, GN Docket No. 17-183. General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476. General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122. General lobbying related to S.2427 FAIR Contributions Act. General lobbying related to S. 975, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 Lobbying related to S. 341, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings) General lobbying related to the expansion of the FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). General lobbying related to mitigation of illegal robocalls. Federal White House: Meeting with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act leaders on broadband programs, including Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program, Affordable Connectivity Program, and lowering the barriers for broadband infrastructure companies to access poles and cross railroads. NTIA: General lobbying and outreach on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program covering issues related to open access wholesale competition, fiber and future-proof technology, and streamlining approval process for applications, construction permits, and fees. NTIA: Comments filed in response to NTIAs Request for Comment on the development and implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy for the United States. FCC Dockets Filed In From July 1 - September 30 (in reverse chronological order) 23-158: Shared Use of the 42-42.5 GHz Band 23-134: Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the Commissions Rules 23-119: Review of International Section 214 Authorizations to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 22-352: Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz Band for Mobile Broadband or Other Expanded Use 22-2: Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency 20-443: Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band 17-97: Call Authentication Trust Anchor 17-59: Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls 14-177: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz For Mobile Radio Service
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to the Universal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Universal Service Fund reform and contribution reform Support for H.R. 1812 / S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 with amendment to require large edge providers to contribute to theUniversal Service Fund
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · 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, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency 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 Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns 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 S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - 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 S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to public safety and consumer concerns H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, 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, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency
2023 · 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. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FREE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
2023 · 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, communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuous funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; 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. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 682 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act, all provisions; H.R. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3365 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; and PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions.
| Republican |
| AR |
| Gabe Vasquez | Democratic | NM |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| Harold Rogers | Republican | KY |
| Jake LaTurner | Republican | KS |
| John W. Rose | Republican | TN |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Democratic | TX |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Melanie A. Stansbury | Democratic | NM |
| Mike Gallagher | Republican | WI |
| Randy Feenstra | Republican | IA |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Scott Fitzgerald | Republican | WI |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
| Val T. Hoyle | Democratic | OR |
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE